Zoological Society of San Diego

Temporal dynamics of EEHV shedding and viremia in African elephants (Loxodonta africana ) in the United States

Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) can cause fatal hemorrhagic disease in Asian (Elephas maximus) and African elephants (Loxodonta africana). Most existing knowledge about EEHV is based on research and clinical experiences in Asian elephants, which may not fully reflect...

Ex situ thermal acclimation alters temperature selection with limited post-release effects in an endangered frog ( Rana muscosa )

Abstract Amphibian declines driven by the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) pose major challenges for conservation, particularly for cold-adapted species occupying habitats where temperatures may be less limiting to Bd growth. Host thermal behaviour can influenc...

The distribution of fitness effects of nonsynonymous mutations varies phylogenetically across animals

The distribution of fitness effects (DFE) describes the selection coefficients of newly arising mutations and fundamentally influences population genetic processes. However, the extent and mechanisms of differences in the DFE for non-synonymous mutations have not been systematica...