The Role of Genomics in Conservation Biology-

Write an essay on the topic "The Role of Genomics in Conservation Biology". This should be 10 pages maximum, double-spaced, the page limit not to include citations, figures or tables. The essay should be fully cited, including a bibliography, and consist of your original summary of current and past research that addresses the topic.

Specific issues that might be included, but are not limited to the following:

1. What is the role of genetics in conservation biology and conservation, and how has the development of the field of genomics changed that role?

2. How has the field of genomics helped or hindered the development of strategies for preserving biodiversity? What issues are involved?

3. What is likely to be the future role of genomics for conservation as more and more researchers take this approach and as the technology becomes cheaper and easier?