Module 1.2: What is genomics/genetics?
Channel: Australian BioCommons
Date: 2023-11-30

Here we explain genetic diversity, heterozygosity, inbreeding and allelic richness, and why they are important. We also explore the concept of effective population size.

Speaker: Dr Kate Quigley, Principle Research Scientist at Minderoo Foundation and Research Director of the Minderoo Exmouth Research Laboratory.

This video is part of the course ‘Conservation Genomics for Threatened Species Management’ developed by the Threatened Species Initiative. 
The course takes you back to basics on the science of genetics and genomics and demonstrates how genetic tools can be incorporated into applied conservation management actions.

To explore other modules from the course visit the course website https://threatenedspeciesinitiative.com/training-modules/

Or watch the YouTube playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3KeWF8P6MjzeWkk0oJSvt4Lu-am1nBbU 

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