M. E. Jones

Spatial transcriptomics reveals ovarian cancer subclones with distinct tumour microenvironments

This study uses spatial and single-cell transcriptomics to identify ovarian cancer subclones with distinct microenvironments and infiltration patterns linked to treatment response.

A systematic global review of mammalian carnivore responses to production forests

This study reviews global responses of mammalian carnivores to production forests, finding that species traits influence their use and that management strategies can enhance their habitat value.

Spatial niche separation of an invasive and a native mesopredator

The paper examines spatial niche separation between invasive feral cats and native western quolls in South Australia, finding they occupy distinct habitats with cats preferring grasslands and quolls avoiding areas with high cat density.

The effects of alternative rabbit control methods on feral cat activity in an open, semi-arid landscape

This study tests how reducing European rabbit populations affects feral cat activity using camera surveys in South Australia, finding that only warren destruction significantly altered cat detections.

Faecal glucocorticoid metabolite levels of intensive captive, free-range captive, and wild Tasmanian devils

The paper compares faecal glucocorticoid metabolite levels in intensive captive, free-range captive, and wild Tasmanian devils to assess stress physiology differences.

The macroevolutionary dynamics of mammalian sexual size dimorphism

The paper investigates the macroevolutionary dynamics of mammalian sexual size dimorphism, finding that male-biased SSD is more common and stable than female-biased SSD, with correlations to diet, social organisation, and body size.

Over-eruption in marsupial carnivore teeth: compensation for a constraint

The paper examines over-eruption in marsupial carnivore teeth, finding it compensates for the constraint of a single generation of anterior teeth.

Portable X-ray Fluorescence for Measuring Lead in the Hair of Wild Mammals

This study evaluates portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) for measuring lead in hair of wild Tasmanian devils, finding a positive correlation with ICP-MS validation and suggesting its utility for large-scale lead monitoring.

Movements and habitat selection of a marsupial carnivore in a modified landscape

This study examines habitat selection by Tasmanian devils in modified landscapes, finding they prefer roads and edges within plantations and show no preference for native habitats.

The evolution of two transmissible cancers in Tasmanian devils

This study analyzes the genetic diversity and evolution of two transmissible cancers in Tasmanian devils, revealing their emergence dates, mutation rates, and evolutionary patterns.

Continuing decline of the eastern quoll in Tasmania

The paper analyzes eastern quoll population trends in Tasmania from 1985-2019, revealing a continued decline with significant reductions in the early 2000s and more recent periods.

Cathelicidin-3 associated with serum extracellular vesicles enables early diagnosis of a transmissible cancer

The paper identifies cathelicidin-3 in serum extracellular vesicles as a biomarker for early diagnosis of DFTD in Tasmanian devils with high sensitivity and specificity.

Dominant carnivore loss benefits native avian and invasive mammalian scavengers

The paper shows that losing dominant carnivores benefits native avian and invasive mammalian scavengers by increasing carrion availability and scavenging efficiency.

Contemporary and historical selection in Tasmanian devils (Sarcophilus harrisii) support novel, polygenic response to transmissible cancer

This study identifies contemporary and historical selection in Tasmanian devils in response to transmissible cancer, finding limited overlap between genes under recent and ancient selection.