Purebred dogs might look flawless on the outside, but their beauty often hides a disturbing genetic truth. For generations, breeders have prioritized traits like coat color and snub noses over genetic ...

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Non-native wall lizards living in Cincinnati, Ohio, have thrived against the odds thanks to an ability to expand their ...

The genome of a once-endangered songbird shows extensive signs of inbreeding, according to a new study. Because inbreeding can negatively impact survival and reproduction, the results could guide ...

Mating of closely related animals on communal farms not only has monetary consequences, but also has an impact on the genetic ...

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A tiny but deadly species of cat appears to be inbreeding at an "alarming" rate, putting the threatened feline at a heightened risk of a rare, deadly disease, scientists have discovered. Black-footed ...