John Arthur Woolliams

A frameshift mutation in PRICKLE1 causes skeletal dysplasia in Cheviot sheep

The paper identifies a 10 bp deletion in PRICKLE1 causing skeletal dysplasia in Cheviot sheep and develops a DNA test to eliminate the mutation.

Conifers concentrate large numbers of NLR immune receptor genes on one chromosome

The paper identifies dense NLR gene clusters on single chromosomes in conifers, showing widespread genomic architecture and evolutionary significance.

High-density genetic linkage mapping in Sitka spruce advances the integration of genomic resources in conifers

This study develops high-density linkage maps for Sitka spruce using SNP markers, enhancing genomic resources for conifers and supporting genome assembly and genetic management.

SNP heritability: What are we estimating?

The paper analyzes SNP heritability estimation methods and shows that the correct model for inference does not require knowledge of the true genetic architecture.

Genomic dissection of maternal, additive and non-additive genetic effects for growth and carcass traits in Nile tilapia

This paper estimates non-additive genetic variance and inbreeding depression in Nile tilapia using genomic data, finding additive by additive epistasis and maternal effects.

Genetic differences in host infectivity affect disease spread and survival in epidemics

The paper demonstrates genetic variation in host infectivity, resistance, and tolerance in fish using an infection model and statistical methods, showing how these traits influence epidemic survival.

Balancing selection at a premature stop mutation in the myostatin gene underlies a recessive leg weakness syndrome in pigs

The paper identifies a recessive leg weakness syndrome in pigs caused by a premature stop mutation in the MSTN gene, showing balancing selection due to heterozygous advantage.