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Jim Watts

Department of Conservation

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Approach:statistical model· 2 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 2 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 1 Research Focus:GWAS / association mapping· 1 Organism:multiple species· 1 Organism:non-human primate· 1 Research Focus:polygenic risk· 1 Research Focus:variant calling· 1

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Anna W. SantureiD· 2 shared Joseph G. GuhliniD· 2 shared Lisa S. ArgillaiD· 2 shared Peter K. DeardeniD· 2 shared Alisha Sherriff· 1 shared Andrew DigbyiD· 1 shared Brett Halkett· 1 shared Brodie Philp· 1 shared

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Population genomics of yellow-eyed penguins uncovers subspecies divergence and candidate genes linked to respiratory distress syndrome

Joseph G. Guhlin, Janelle R. Wierenga, Jordan Douglas, Puawai Swindells-Wallace, Hoani Langsbury, Trudi A. Webster, Melanie J. Young, Hendrik Schultz, Jordana Whyte, Bryony Alden, Thor T. Ruru, Leith Thomson, Jason van Zanten, Megan Abbott, Jim Watts, , Jemma L. Geoghegan

The paper uses population genomics to identify three yellow-eyed penguin subspecies and links candidate genes to respiratory distress syndrome.

Nature Ecology & Evolution · May 12, 2026Peer-reviewedGenomics

Species-wide genomics of kakapo provides transformational tools to accelerate recovery

Joseph G. Guhlin, Marissa F. Le Lec, Jana Wold, Emily M. Koot, David J. Winter, Patrick J. Biggs, Stephanie J. Galla, Lara Urban, Yasmin Foster, Murray P. Cox, Andrew Digby, Lydia Uddstrom, Daryl Eason, Deidre Vercoe, Tāne Davis, , Peter K. Dearden

This paper uses whole-genome sequencing of kakapo to analyze genetic diversity and breeding values, showing how conservation management has maintained genetic diversity and providing tools for future recovery efforts.

Nature Ecology & Evolution · Aug 28, 2023Peer-reviewedGenomics