Xin Sun

The population structure and genetic health of European wolves

The paper analyzes 1,001 wolf genomes to reveal distinct evolutionary lineages and genetic health issues across Europe, highlighting the need for region-specific conservation strategies.

Complex genomic ancestry in southern regions and drivers of continental-level genetic diversity in the wolves of Asia

The paper uses whole genomes of wolves across Eurasia to study their genetic diversity and evolutionary history, finding major lineage barriers and admixture events shaping their genetic structure.

No Reliable Evidence Supports the Presence of Javan Tigers - Data Issues Related to the DNA Analysis of a Recent Hair Sample

The paper reanalyzes mtDNA data from a claimed Javan tiger hair sample and finds the sequences likely represent nuclear mitochondrial DNA with high mismatches, indicating unreliable data.

Rapid loss of genetic variation and increased inbreeding in small and isolated populations of Norwegian wild reindeer

This study develops a high-density SNP array for reindeer and finds that small, isolated populations show rapid genetic variation loss and increased inbreeding, threatening their viability.

Genomes of the extinct Sicilian wolf reveal a complex history of isolation and admixture with ancient dogs

The paper analyzes the genomes of Sicilian wolves to reveal their complex history of isolation and admixture with ancient dogs, showing admixture with European dog breeds and signs of inbreeding.

Uncovering the hologenomic basis of an extraordinary plant invasion

The paper investigates the genomic basis of invasiveness in Ambrosia artemisiifolia, finding selection signatures in defense genes and reduced pathogen prevalence in invasive populations.