August 2022 PMID 35748392

Stefan Prost, Ana Paula Machado, Julia Zumbroich, Lisa Preier, Sarita Mahtani-Williams, Rene Meissner, Katerina Guschanski, Jaelle C Brealey, Carlos Rodríguez Fernandes, Paul Vercammen, Luke T B Hunter, Alexei V Abramov, Martin Plasil, Petr Horin, Lena Godsall-Bottriell

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15
Peak: 6 in Jun 2022
across 2 sources since Jun 2022

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Jun 2022 – Dec 2024

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What people are saying

The discussions involve detailed references to the genetic study results, emphasizing the high differentiation among cheetah subspecies and their perilous conservation status. Posts use urgent and technical language, reflecting deep interest and recognition of the study's potential to influence conservation strategies and policies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the seriousness of the cheetah conservation issues based on the genomic findings, with some emphasizing the urgency and novelty of the research.

InterestHigh interest

Participants display high interest, referencing multiple studies and expressing curiosity about genetic differentiation and conservation implications.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts actively discuss complex topics such as genetic differentiation and conservation strategies, utilizing technical language and sharing links, showing deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight significant ecological and conservation impacts, with some posts questioning methods and urging action, indicating high perceived significance.

Abstract in brief

  • Current environmental changes and biodiversity loss are leading to significant ecological issues, such as the decline of large carnivores like cheetahs, which impacts herbivore populations and vegetation.
  • The study presents a detailed genome-wide analysis revealing that cheetah phylogeography is more complex than previously understood, with distinct genetic differences among subspecies, particularly between East and Southern African cheetahs.
  • Findings indicate high levels of inbreeding in endangered subspecies and low genetic diversity overall, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts and policy decisions to protect cheetahs from threats like habitat loss and illegal trafficking.

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Dr. Laura Bertola
@LauraDBertola · X

Relevant for the planned reintroduction of cheetah to India. Decision-making for these interventions needs to be science-based and transparent. Genomic Analyses Show Extremely Perilous Conservation Status of African and Asiatic cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) https://t.co/LRwsjt0uzw

Jun 27, 2022 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 2,308 followers View post →
Arjun Gopalaswamy
@ArjunGswamy · X

Cheetah genetic study: "We found strong genetic differentiation between all classically recognized subspecies, thus refuting earlier findings that cheetahs show only little differentiation."#cheetahisback https://t.co/qBFFJQ22pO

Nov 1, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 896 followers View post →
Corinna Van Cayzeele
@corinna_vc · X

"Although differentiation between #cheetah subspecies has previously been suggested to be low (...), the genome-wide FST values of the present study show a high differentiation between the subspecies." Well done Stefan & team from @geobiodiversity! https://t.co/5XEIBGHMTx

Jul 9, 2022 · 3 likes · 276 followers View post →
One Health Genomics Edinburgh
@GenomicsEdi · X

New paper: Genomic Analyses Show Extremely Perilous Conservation Status of African and Asiatic cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) @SBSatEd https://t.co/8muewscgfz https://t.co/QmKGzOUOVl

Jun 27, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,162 followers View post →
wm.kenkel@bsky.social
@wmkenkel · X

My question for behavioral genetics is: is there enough genetic variation in humans to make meaningful studies? We have nucleotide diversity (π) of 0.001, which is less than cheetahs, 0.069. Our gene pool seems puddle small. https://t.co/adsvQqSXhG https://t.co/SDVZyBKVRn https://t.co/3mUnsd2YZt

Oct 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 815 followers View post →
Jente Ottenburghs | Avian Hybrids
@Jente_O · X

Genomic Analyses Show Extremely Perilous Conservation Status of African and Asiatic cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) | Molecular Ecology https://t.co/oOcZCV4edn

Jun 27, 2022 · 1 like · 4,044 followers View post →

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Saber Atualizado
@AtualizadoSaber · X

Caça ilegal e perda de habitat são os principais fatores de extermínio da espécie. > Referências: https://t.co/QZNSrKVX9t https://t.co/bVRPXV1XAc https://t.co/rhzMKxN0BZ

Mar 19, 2024 · 30,160 followers View post →
wm.kenkel@bsky.social
@wmkenkel · X

My question for behavioral genetics is: is there enough genetic variation in humans to make meaningful studies? We have nucleotide diversity (π) of 0.001, which is less than cheetahs, 0.069. Our gene pool seems puddle small. https://t.co/adsvQqSXhG https://t.co/SDVZyBKVRn https://t.co/3mUnsd2YZt

Oct 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 815 followers View post →
Thuo
@ThuoPap · X

@AdrianTordiffe @NatureEcoEvo Hi @AdrianTordiffe see these studies https://t.co/xBx7apu4wt and https://t.co/4UbmsYWYFs among others

Nov 4, 2022 · 1,468 followers View post →
Manish Chandi
@manishchandi · X

RT @ArjunGswamy: Cheetah genetic study: "We found strong genetic differentiation between all classically recognized subspecies, thus refuti…

Nov 1, 2022 · 1 share · 1,592 followers View post →
Arjun Gopalaswamy
@ArjunGswamy · X

Cheetah genetic study: "We found strong genetic differentiation between all classically recognized subspecies, thus refuting earlier findings that cheetahs show only little differentiation."#cheetahisback https://t.co/qBFFJQ22pO

Nov 1, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 896 followers View post →
BEFresearch
@BEFresearch · X

Genomic Analyses Show Extremely Perilous Conservation Status of African and Asiatic cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) https://t.co/HJp4IlURtu

Jul 11, 2022 · 181 followers View post →
Corinna Van Cayzeele
@corinna_vc · X

"Although differentiation between #cheetah subspecies has previously been suggested to be low (...), the genome-wide FST values of the present study show a high differentiation between the subspecies." Well done Stefan & team from @geobiodiversity! https://t.co/5XEIBGHMTx

Jul 9, 2022 · 3 likes · 276 followers View post →
Biological Sciences | University of Edinburgh
@SBSatEd · X

RT @GenomicsEdi: New paper: Genomic Analyses Show Extremely Perilous Conservation Status of African and Asiatic cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus…

Jun 28, 2022 · 1 share · 3,121 followers View post →
Adrian Tordiffe
@AdrianTordiffe · X

Not sure I follow the logic of conserving species by keeping critically endangered subspecies separate. You can't solve inbreeding by keeping it in the family

Jun 28, 2022 · 722 followers View post →
Dr Ross Barnett
@DeepFriedDNA · X

RT @LauraDBertola: Relevant for the planned reintroduction of cheetah to India. Decision-making for these interventions needs to be science…

Jun 27, 2022 · 2 shares · 6,568 followers View post →
Dr. Laura Bertola
@LauraDBertola · X

Relevant for the planned reintroduction of cheetah to India. Decision-making for these interventions needs to be science-based and transparent. Genomic Analyses Show Extremely Perilous Conservation Status of African and Asiatic cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) https://t.co/LRwsjt0uzw

Jun 27, 2022 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 2,308 followers View post →
Jente Ottenburghs | Avian Hybrids
@Jente_O · X

Genomic Analyses Show Extremely Perilous Conservation Status of African and Asiatic cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) | Molecular Ecology https://t.co/oOcZCV4edn

Jun 27, 2022 · 1 like · 4,044 followers View post →
One Health Genomics Edinburgh
@GenomicsEdi · X

New paper: Genomic Analyses Show Extremely Perilous Conservation Status of African and Asiatic cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) @SBSatEd https://t.co/8muewscgfz https://t.co/QmKGzOUOVl

Jun 27, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,162 followers View post →