Publications by authors named "Gregg J Rivara"
Article Synopsis
- Hard clam populations in the northeastern U.S. have been declining due to a parasite called QPX, which affects both wild and aquacultured stocks.
- This study identifies specific genetic variants (SNPs) linked to clam survivorship, analyzing samples from two distinct populations before and after QPX-related deaths using a draft genome assembly.
- Approximately 200 genes showed significant variations, with 18 genes common to both populations, pointing towards pathways that may help in breeding clams resistant to QPX through marker-assisted selection.
