Øystein Flagstad

A chromosome-level genome assembly of an endangered large carnivore, the wolverine, Gulo gulo gulo (Linnaeus, 1758)

This paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly for the wolverine, providing a more complete and sex chromosome-inclusive reference for conservation studies.

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.

Reaching reproduction in a large carnivore: role of early environment and intrinsic traits

This study examines factors affecting wolves' ability to reach reproduction, finding human density and collaring increase chances, while inbreeding decreases it.

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.