#paleogenomics

All articles tagged with "paleogenomics"

A new study in Science combines paleogenomics and habitat modeling.
The research points to temperate Eurasia as the origin of woolly rhinoceroses.
The paper appears in Volume 393, Issue 6816, pages 1122–1127, September 2026.
Temperate Eurasia’s mid-latitude environments may have served as an evolutionary cradle.

DT Editorial Team·Sep 17, 2026·via science.org

Study published in Science reveals bison experienced a severe population bottleneck ~30,000 years ago, losing up to 90% genetic diversity.
Genomic analysis shows recovery began ~15,000 years ago, with regional genetic differentiation.
Indigenous peoples actively managed bison through controlled burns and selective hunting, influencing their genetics.
Modern conservation can use this data to restore genetic diversity and integrate traditional ecological knowledge.

DT Editorial Team·Aug 11, 2026·via science.org