Jean L. Polfus

Inbreeding and demographic history of caribou (Rangifer tarandus) in western Canada inferred from genome-wide SNP data

This study uses genome-wide SNP data to assess inbreeding and demographic history of caribou in western Canada, identifying at-risk populations and revealing historical bottlenecks.

Glacial history and landscape features shape the hierarchical population genetic structure of woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in western Canada

This study examines the hierarchical genetic structure of woodland caribou in western Canada, revealing multiple levels of genetic diversity shaped by glacial history and landscape features.

High genetic load without purging in a diverse species-at-risk

The paper assesses genetic diversity, inbreeding, and genetic load in caribou populations with varying demographic histories, finding high genetic diversity and load without purging due to rapid population declines.