Genetic diversity and population structure

Pleistocene demographic histories dominate contemporary genomic diversity in a continental radiation of Himalayan-Hengduan songbirds

The paper examines genomic diversity in Himalayan-Hengduan songbirds and finds that historical Pleistocene demography, not recent factors, primarily determines contemporary genetic diversity.

Establishing a baseline for standardised genetic monitoring of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in Sweden

The paper establishes a genetic baseline for Atlantic cod in Sweden using a SNP panel to monitor population structure and genetic diversity.

Polygenic and redundant architectures of climate-adaptive traits may complicate genomic predictions of maladaptation

The paper investigates the genetic architecture of climate-adaptive traits in Douglas-fir, finding polygenic and redundant patterns that complicate genomic predictions of maladaptation to future climates.

Endemic koloa maoli (Hawaiian Duck, Anas wyvilliana) shows preferential social associations, but not based on plumage or genetic relatedness

This study examines social associations and spatial genetic structure in koloa maoli, finding no preference for mallard-like plumage or genetic relatedness in social bonds, and no spatial genetic structuring within refuges.

Genetic diversity unveiled: cost-effective methods for grassland species

The paper applies MSAS and GBS to assess plant genetic diversity in grassland species, showing their complementary use in monitoring PGD.

Polarizing SNPs without outgroup

PolarBEAR polarizes SNPs and estimates uSFS without outgroup data, showing high accuracy in simulations and human data, with robustness to mutation models.

Genomic erosion in the assessment of species extinction risk and recovery potential

This paper quantifies genomic erosion and its impact on species recovery, proposing a Genomic Green Status framework to integrate genomic metrics into conservation planning.

Glacial Legacies - How refugial dynamics shaped the evolution of the Alpine endemic bush-cricket Anonconotus italoaustriacus

This study uses genomic data to show that Anonconotus italoaustriacus survived in multiple refugia during the Last Glacial Period, with postglacial recolonization from southeastern refugia and long-term isolation in southern refugia.

Genetic diversity, population structure and differentiation of farmed and wild African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in Nigeria

This study examines genetic diversity and population structure of farmed and wild African catfish in Nigeria, finding higher genetic diversity in wild populations and evidence of farmed fish escaping into the wild.

Replicate avian hybrid zones reveal the progression of genetic and trait introgression through time

The paper examines replicate avian hybrid zones to assess the repeatability and progression of genetic and trait introgression over time.

Pleistocene climatic oscillations impact the diversification of deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) and the independent evolution of ecotypes

This study shows Pleistocene climate changes drove the diversification of deer mice and the independent evolution of arboreal ecotypes in forests.

Human-Mediated Dispersal and Breeding Reshape Global Genomic Patterns in Black Soldier Flies

This study uses whole-genome sequencing to show that captive black soldier fly populations have reduced genetic diversity and inbreeding due to human-mediated dispersal and uncoordinated breeding.

A Statistical Framework to Infer the Mutation Model of Tandem Repeat Variants

This paper introduces TRAMA, a method to estimate mutation models for tandem repeats using ancestral recombination graphs, showing accurate parameter estimation under SMM and TPM.

Population structure and genetic diversity of smooth newts (Lissotriton vulgaris) in North Tyrol, Austria: influences of allochthonous individuals and conservation implications

This study analyzes genetic diversity and population structure of smooth newts in Austria, identifying distinct clusters and impacts of introduced individuals on conservation genetics.

Resampling-based validation of a SNP panel for hybrid detection across generations: a case study in European lobster

The paper evaluates a SNP panel's ability to detect hybridization across generations in European lobsters using resampling-based methods and empirical data.

Genomics of sable (Martes zibellina) x pine marten (Martes martes) hybridization

This study resequences sable and pine marten genomes to reveal hybridization patterns, fertility, and genetic diversity, identifying candidate genes and divergence timing.

Phylogenomics and biogeography of the parrot genus Pyrrhura with implications for systematics and conservation

This study uses whole-genome and mitogenome data from Pyrrhura parrots to reconstruct phylogenies, revealing mito-nuclear discordance, captive lineages, and historical colonization events.

Evolutionary genomics of local adaptation, climate vulnerability, and linarin metabolism in Opisthopappus longilobus

This study presents the first chromosome-scale genome of Opisthopappus longilobus, identifies adaptive genes linked to climate stress, and links genetic divergence to metabolic differences between species.

Genome-wide divergence in a desert plant in the Baja California Peninsula driven by glacial cycles and adaptation to different climatic conditions

This study uses whole-genome sequencing and ecological modeling to show that glacial cycles and climate adaptation drive genetic differentiation in the desert plant Encelia farinosa.

Linkage disequilibrium scaling improves robustness and power to detect genomic regions under selection.

This paper introduces an LD-scaled association statistic to improve detection of genomic regions under selection by incorporating linkage disequilibrium and reducing background noise.

Population history shapes urban evolutionary dynamics: distinct genetic structure across urban and rural Europe in two lepidopterans

The paper examines genetic differentiation between urban and rural populations of two lepidopterans in Europe, finding distinct genetic structures and suggesting population history influences urban evolution.

Salinity exposure in early-life drives genomic adaptation to climate change in Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni)

This study shows early-life salinity exposure drives genomic adaptation in Antarctic toothfish, with salinity-linked genes involved in osmoregulation.

Mitochondrial DNA variation of the striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) in Algeria and further insights into the species' evolutionary history

The paper analyzes mitochondrial DNA variation in Algerian striped hyenas and other regions to infer the species' evolutionary history and demographic patterns.

High gene flow in Atlantic vent shrimp species with multiple ridge colonizations by ecotypic lineages with contrasting symbioses

This study uses ddRAD sequencing to analyze genetic differentiation in Atlantic Rimicaris shrimp species, revealing recent population separation and secondary contacts, and synonymizing two species as one due to morphological plasticity.

Conservation genomics of desert tortoises (Gopherus agassizii) in the Colorado Desert

The paper defines management units (MUs) for desert tortoises using genetic data and a migration threshold, identifying two subpopulations as MUs despite recent immigration.

Haplotype-level metabarcoding revealed the relationship between species occurrence and population genetic structure at the catchment scale in aquatic insects

The paper uses haplotype-level metabarcoding to explore how species occurrence relates to genetic diversity and structure in aquatic insect communities across a catchment.

Revisiting the genetics of Lake Constance Coregonids using lake-wide whole genome sequencing

The paper uses whole genome sequencing to assess stock composition, spatial distribution, and genetic diversity of Lake Constance whitefish, revealing strong admixture and calling for re-evaluation of management practices.

River network connectivity and postglacial history shape pollen- and seed-mediated gene flow across riparian populations of Myricaria germanica.

The paper investigates how river network connectivity and postglacial history influence pollen- and seed-mediated gene flow in Myricaria germanica across Central European river catchments.

Late Quaternary climatic impact on the woodland strawberry genome: a perennial herb's tale

This study analyzes 200 woodland strawberry genomes to reveal population structure and demographic history across glacial-interglacial cycles, identifying genetic clusters and refugia.

Male-biased triploidy in Populus tremuloides and genomic structure of its southern relict populations

The paper examines ploidy, clonality, and sex ratios in aspen populations, finding male bias in triploids and geographic distribution patterns.