Genetics vs. Extinction: The Clouded Apollo Butterfly Genome

Without genetic diversity, evolution halts — and extinction speeds up.
In the final episode of this mini-documentary series, we explore how genetics and genomics research are being used to protect the endangered Clouded Apollo butterfly (Parnassius mnemosyne).

What happens when a species becomes isolated and inbred? And how can DNA sequencing help conservationists make better decisions?

Join researchers from Uppsala University and SciLifeLab as they unpack the butterfly’s genome and explain what it reveals about population health, connectivity, and long-term survival.

🎬 A film by ‪@NiklasNWnature‬ for SciLifeLab.

Featured researchers:
🧬 Jacob Höglund & Niclas Backström.

📺 Watch Episodes 1 and 2 to follow the full story:
🔗 Episode 1 – Saving the Clouded Apollo
   • The Endangered Clouded Apollo | To Save a ...  
🔗 Episode 2 – Species Loss and Ecosystem Breakdown
   • Species Loss and Ecosystem Breakdown | To ...  

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