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Is there any practical overlap between environmental science and genetics?

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Sandra’s Answer

Defining "practical overlap" is difficult but I think there is. Most clearly, see the recent work on if/why there is a increase in malformed FISH/frogs; this evaluates if there truly is an increase and if so, are there any relevant genes/genetic pathways that might be affected by any relevant/ascertained environmental exposures to lead to the physical finding. Some sociobiology/evolutionary studies use environmental/genetic interactions to determine if/why a particular physical trait/disease become predominant. Finally, consider recent articles about "is that really what you ordered" regarding businesses' use of alternate/substitute meat and FISH and cheese products --those are based on genetic comparisons.

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Chuck’s Answer

Absolutely there is! Conservation biology is all about preserving the genetic integrity of populations. Just look at the case of the Florida panther (close to extinction but genetically rescued, if I recall, by introducing western pumas into the mix) or the re-introduction of wolves into the mountain west. If you look at symbiotic organisms it gets even more interesting!
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