Mads Peter Heide‐Jørgensen

This study uses genomic data from narwhals to show that habitat discontinuities and migration fidelity shape population structure, with low genetic diversity and inbreeding in small populations.

This study identifies three genetically distinct bowhead whale populations and links past habitat connectivity to current genetic structure, showing high genetic diversity despite historical whaling.

This study examines if tusk anomalies in narwhals affect foraging ecology using genetic sexing and stable isotope analysis, finding no systematic impact but noting differences in isotopic values for specimens with unusual dentition.

The paper develops a universal set of microsatellite loci for baleen whale individual identification and parentage analysis, showing its utility across four species.

The paper estimates genome mutation rates in baleen whales using pedigrees, finding rates similar to primates and revising population size estimates and cancer rate explanations.

The paper generates a high-quality reference genome for the vaquita and analyzes its demographic history, revealing long-term population stability and low genetic diversity.