R. A. Nichols

Rapid polygenic adaptation in a wild population of ash trees under a novel fungal epidemic

The paper shows rapid polygenic adaptation in ash trees due to a fungal epidemic, with a 31% juvenile population decline estimated through simulations.

A mechanism to prevent transformation of the Whi3 mnemon into a prion.

This study identifies how Whi3mnem, a memory-like protein in yeast, remains stable in mother cells but is not inherited by daughter cells through ER membrane anchoring and diffusion barriers.

Mitochondrial sequences or Numts - By-catch differs between sequencing methods

The paper distinguishes mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) from nuclear mitochondrial inserts (Numts) using sequencing method biases, showing long-read sequencing enriches Numts while short-read data mainly capture mtDNA.

Genomic assessment of local adaptation in dwarf birch to inform assisted gene flow

The paper assesses genomic adaptation in dwarf birch to guide assisted gene flow strategies by linking genetic variation to environmental variables.

Genomic basis of European ash tree resistance to ash dieback fungus

The paper identifies SNPs associated with ash dieback resistance in European ash trees and develops a genomic prediction model with over 90% accuracy.