How Can We Use Outcrossing to Restore and Maintain Genetic Diversity?

A summary of “Limits to genetic rescue by outcross in pedigree dogs.” by Windig and Doekes. Windig JJ, Doekes HP. “Limits to genetic rescue by outcross in pedigree dogs.” J Anim Breed Genet. Jun;135(3):238-248 (2018). doi: 10.1111/jbg.12330. Link (open-access): https://doi.org/10.1111/jbg.12330  Summary by: Noah Stetson This study used a computer simulation to virtually simulate the effects … Continue reading How Can We Use Outcrossing to Restore and Maintain Genetic Diversity?