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Breakthrough Supergene Discovery Could Save Thorny Skates

3/18/2025

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Researchers have cracked the code behind the size variations in North Atlantic thorny skates, uncovering a supergene that influences their growth. Inbreeding is impacting Gulf of Maine populations, highlighting the urgent need for conservation strategies. This breakthrough offers hope for managing and preserving these declining skate populations for future generations.

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Researchers have cracked the code behind the size variations in North Atlantic thorny skates, uncovering a supergene that influences their growth. Inbreeding is impacting Gulf of Maine populations, highlighting the urgent need for conservation strategies. This breakthrough offers hope for managing and preserving these declining skate populations for future generations.