Genetic Mechanisms of Wild Animal Adaptation to the Environment

Dear Colleagues,

Rapid environmental changes are reshaping the evolutionary trajectories of wild animals, revealing diverse genetic mechanisms underlying adaptation to extreme climates, pathogens, ecological pressures, and anthropogenic disturbances.

This Special Issue aims to integrate cutting-edge research in evolutionary genomics, population genetics, functional genomics, and multi-omics approaches to uncover the molecular basis of adaptive traits in wild species. Studies focusing on genome evolution, local adaptation, adaptive introgression, gene expression regulation, and the translation of adaptive mechanisms into conservation or breeding strategies are particularly encouraged. Both original research articles and comprehensive reviews are welcome.

Dr. Jianhai Chen
Guest Editor

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