U. Ramakrishnan

Extreme in Every Way: Exceedingly Low Genetic Diversity in Snow Leopards Due to Persistently Small Population Size

This study uses whole-genome sequencing of 41 snow leopards to show they have the lowest genetic diversity of any big cat species due to long-term small population size, not recent inbreeding.

Host-pathogen-vector continuum in a changing landscape: Drivers of Bartonella prevalence and evidence of historic spillover in a multi-host community

The paper investigates Bartonella prevalence in small mammals and ectoparasites, finding ectoparasites drive transmission and evidence of historic spillover.

Serial colonization shapes genetic variation and defines conservation units in Asian elephants

This study identifies five conservation units in Asian elephants using whole-genome data, revealing serial colonization patterns and genetic diversity gradients from north to south in India.

Spatial patterns in the diet of Gyps vultures in India and their implications for conservation

The paper analyzes the spatial variation in the diet of Gyps vultures across protected and non-protected areas in India, finding that domestic livestock dominate diets in some regions while wild species dominate in others, linked to livestock density.

Unraveling the Genomic Diversity and Admixture History of Captive Tigers in the United States

This study analyzes the genomic diversity and admixture history of captive tigers in the U.S., finding admixture from all six wild tiger subspecies and developing a reference panel for conservation.

Genomic Variation, Population Structure, and Gene Flow across Asian Pikas

This study uses population genomics to analyze genetic diversity, structure, and gene flow across six Asian pika species, finding low diversity, high inbreeding, and extensive inter-species gene flow.

Prioritizing landscapes to reconcile biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, and human well-being in India

This study identifies priority landscapes in India for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services that align with human well-being, finding that current protected areas cover only 15% of these regions.

Genomic evidence for inbreeding depression and purging of deleterious genetic variation in Indian tigers

This study uses whole-genome sequencing of Indian tigers to show that small-isolated populations have higher inbreeding depression and purging of deleterious alleles compared to larger, connected populations.

Human footprint differentially impacts genetic connectivity of four wide-ranging mammals in a fragmented landscape

The paper assesses how human activity affects genetic connectivity in four Indian mammals, finding species-specific impacts of landscape features on gene flow.

Reconsidering the management paradigm of fragmented populations

The paper challenges the 'one migrant per generation' management paradigm for fragmented populations by highlighting trade-offs in genetic diversity and proposing alternative strategies.