Rebecca S. Taylor

Embracing the power of genomics to inform evolutionary significant units

This study reviews how genomic data are used to identify evolutionary significant units (ESUs) and finds inconsistencies in definitions and methods, with 68% of studies suggesting more ESUs.

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.

A de novo genome assembly and annotation of the southern flying squirrel (Glaucomys volans)

The paper presents a de novo long-read genome assembly and annotation for the southern flying squirrel and analyzes demographic history using short-read genomes.

Genomic islands of heterozygosity maintained across caribou populations despite inbreeding

The paper quantifies runs of homozygosity in caribou populations to assess inbreeding effects and identifies genomic regions maintaining heterozygosity despite inbreeding.