SciencePhoto: HT World2026 Study Finds American Bison Genetic Diversity Survived Population Collapse
A 2026 study published in Science analyzed 115 ancient and 45 modern bison genomes, plus 52 previously published modern genomes, spanning 20,000 years. Researchers found that while the population collapse disrupted connections between herds, it did not significantly reduce overall genetic diversity. The findings can help conservationists better manage isolated bison populations today.
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