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USGS Ecosystems Genetics & Genomics Research Activities

Genetics and Genomics Research Activities

Samples of genetics and genomics research from the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area about conservation genetics, environmental toxicology, epidemiology of fish and wildlife diseases, water quality, and genetically engineered organisms.

Research for Resource Management

Conservation Genetics Researchers apply the tools and concepts of genetics to the conservation of biological resources. Amphibians and Reptiles Birds Corals Fish Insects, Chelicerates, and Crustaceans Mammals Mollusks Plants Landscapes	Epidemiology of Fish and Wildlife Diseases Wildlife health experts apply the latest tools of molecular biology and genetics to address the ecology of infectious diseases affecting both fish and wildlife. Amphibians Birds Corals Mammals Fish
Environmental Toxicology Toxicologists use genomics to develop, apply, and validate methods for assessing the effects of contaminants and other environmental stressors on wild populations. Amphibians Birds Fish Wildlife	Genetically Engineered Organisms Researchers are investigating the utility of genetic engineering for use in controlling or eradicating invasive species.
Genetics in Water Quality and Public Health Microbiology Researchers use microbial and molecular techniques as tools to manage beach water quality and to protect the public from swimming-related illnesses such as gastroenteritis.
See all genetics and genomics research summaries listed in the Site Map.