South World biodiversity gaps in genomic databases pose challenges for conservation efforts

South World biodiversity gaps in genomic databases pose challenges for conservation efforts

The countries of the South World, including those in Latin America, Africa and Asia, are home to much richer biodiversity than the nations of the North World. However, this biodiversity is poorly represented in genomic databases that are critical to conservation efforts. A study recently published in Molecular Evolution reveals that species from the northern … Read more