S. W. Fitzpatrick

Pitfalls and windfalls of detecting demographic declines using population genetics in long-lived species

The paper shows that comparing genomes of young and old individuals can help detect recent demographic declines in long-lived species, especially when declines are severe.

Translocations spur population growth but exacerbate inbreeding in an imperiled species

This study examines the effects of mitigation translocations on Florida Scrub-Jays, showing population growth but increased inbreeding and genetic diversity loss due to reproductive skew.

The crucial role of genome-wide genetic variation in conservation

This paper evaluates the feasibility of focusing conservation efforts on functional genetic variation versus genome-wide genetic variation, finding that the latter is more effective in preventing inbreeding depression and loss of adaptive potential.

Genetic rescue without genomic swamping in wild populations

The paper tests the effects of gene flow on wild guppy populations, finding that hybrids have higher fitness and population growth without losing local adaptation.