J. M. Catchen

Genomic analysis supports Cape Lion population connectivity prior to colonial eradication and extinction

The paper analyzes genomic data from extinct Cape lions to show they were not genetically distinct from other African lions, challenging earlier claims of their uniqueness.

Ongoing introgression of a secondary sexual plumage trait in a stable avian hybrid zone

The paper tracks the introgression of a secondary sexual plumage trait in an avian hybrid zone, finding that sexual selection drives its spread despite a stable genomic center.

Novel mitochondrial genome rearrangements including duplications and extensive heteroplasmy in Antarctic Notothenioid Fishes

This study uses long-read sequencing to assemble and identify structural variants and heteroplasmy in Antarctic notothenioid mitochondrial genomes, revealing novel duplications and rearrangements.

NUMT PARSER: automated identification and removal of nuclear mitochondrial pseudogenes (numts) for accurate mitochondrial genome reconstruction in Panthera

The paper introduces a tool to identify and remove numt pseudogenes from mtDNA datasets, improving the accuracy of mitochondrial genome reconstruction in Panthera.

The developmental and genetic architecture of the sexually selected male ornament of swordtails

The paper identifies genes associated with sword development in swordtail fish by analyzing transcriptional profiles and genetic mapping.

Selection, linkage, and population structure interact to shape genetic variation among threespine stickleback genomes

This study examines how selection, linkage, and population structure shape genetic variation in threespine stickleback genomes across marine and freshwater habitats.

Hybridization and postzygotic isolation promote reinforcement of male mating preferences in a diverse group of fishes with traditional sex roles

The paper shows hybridization and postzygotic isolation drive reinforcement of male mating preferences in darters, leading to behavioral isolation.