Elephant Genomes Elucidate Disease Defenses and Other Traits
M. Tollis, E. Ferris, M. S. Campbell, V. K. Harris, S. M. Rupp, T. M. Harrison, W. K. Kiso, D. L. Schmitt, M. M. Garner, C. A. Aktipis, C. C. Maley, A. M. Boddy, M. Yandell, C. Gregg, J. D. Schiffman, L. M. Abegglen
This study identifies regulatory elements and genes associated with disease resistance and unique traits in Asian and African elephants, highlighting genetic differences in immunity and cancer resistance.
bioRxiv · May 29, 2020 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology