Genetic diversity and population structure

Reproductive modes in populations of late-acting self-incompatible and self-compatible polyploid Ludwigia grandiflora subsp. hexapetala in western Europe

This study examines reproductive modes in Ludwigia grandiflora subsp. hexapetala populations, finding clonal reproduction dominates but with sexual reproduction rates varying and genetic diversity differences between floral morphs.

Spatially heterogeneous selection and inter-varietal differentiation maintain population structure and local adaptation in a widespread conifer

This study examines population structure and local adaptation in Douglas-fir, identifying genetic diversity patterns and candidate loci for climate adaptation.

eProbe: a capture probe design toolkit for genetic diversity reconstructions from ancient environmental DNA

eProbe designs capture probes for aeDNA to improve genetic analysis by significantly increasing target taxa recovery and genome coverage.

Genetic diversity and differentiation of a mycoheterotrophic orchid (Cymbidium macrorhizon) under urbanization

The paper examines genetic diversity and differentiation of a mycoheterotrophic orchid under urbanization, finding that past urban land-use impacts genetic erosion more than recent changes.

Gaps in the global protection of terrestrial genetic diversity

This study evaluates global genetic diversity protection by analyzing mitochondrial DNA and protected areas, identifying under-protected regions and their vulnerability to environmental changes.

Genomics-driven monitoring of Fraxinus latifolia (Oregon Ash) for conservation and EAB-resistance breeding

This study assesses genomic variation in Fraxinus latifolia to inform conservation and EAB-resistance breeding strategies by analyzing population structure, diversity, and genomic offset across its range.

Hierarchical heuristic species delimitation under the multispecies coalescent model with migration

The paper introduces a hierarchical heuristic method for species delimitation under the multispecies coalescent model, showing improved performance over existing methods in simulated and empirical data.

Phylogeographic Insights into Lion Evolution: Unraveling the Genetic Diversity and Lineage Divergence of Panthera leo

This study reveals the genetic diversity and lineage divergence of lions, identifying two clades and estimating divergence times, while challenging previous assumptions about Indian lion origins and conservation needs.

Extending the IICR to multiple genomes and identification of limitations of some demographic inferential methods

This paper extends the IICR to larger sample sizes and identifies limitations of demographic inferential methods using simulations and real data.

Optimising future rhino population management strategies using insights from genetic health assessments across India

The paper assesses genetic health across Indian rhino populations to inform translocation strategies and management solutions for long-term survival.

Weak Relationship Between Divergence and Selection in a North American Toad Hybrid Zone

The paper analyzes a hybrid zone between two North American toad species to assess the relationship between genetic divergence and selection, finding a weak correlation that suggests a history of secondary contact.

Purifying selection purges harmful variants in the rarest pine

The paper investigates purifying selection in the rarest pine species, finding efficient purging of harmful variants despite extreme population size reduction.

The genetic consequences of population marginality: a case study in maritime pine

This study examines genetic indicators in marginal and core populations of maritime pine, finding reduced genetic diversity and increased differentiation with geographic marginality, but no correlation between inbreeding and marginality.

Asian Mus musculus: Subspecies Divergence, Genetic Diversity, and Historical Biogeography

This study analyzes genetic diversity and historical biogeography of Asian house mice subspecies using phylogenetic and demographic analyses.

Environmentally-mediated selection parallels population divergence across a chimpanzee subspecies contact zone

This study identifies genes under selection in chimpanzee subspecies at a contact zone, linking environmental variation to genetic divergence and adaptation.

Efficient test for deviation from Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium with known or ambiguous typing in highly polymorphic loci

The paper introduces two new statistical tests, UMAT and ASTA, to detect deviations from Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium in highly polymorphic loci with or without ambiguous typing.

Meta-analysis of spatial genetic patterns among European saproxylic beetles - the influence of history and contemporary forest quality

This study conducts a meta-analysis of genetic data from European saproxylic beetles to examine how historical and contemporary forest factors influence genetic diversity and population structure.

Revealing the evolutionary history and contemporary population structure of Pacific salmon in the Fraser River through genome resequencing

This study uses genome resequencing to analyze the evolutionary history and population structure of Fraser River salmon, identifying genetic groups, adaptive loci, and factors influencing their distribution.

Dual expansion routes likely underlie the present-day population structure in a Parnassius butterfly across the Japanese Archipelago

This study uses mtDNA and SNP data to trace the dispersal history of Parnassius glacialis across the Japanese Archipelago, identifying two expansion routes and four genetic barriers.

The road to restoration: Identifying and conserving the adaptive legacy of American chestnut

The paper identifies three seed zones for conserving adaptive genomic diversity in American chestnut to restore disease-resistant populations across its historical range.

Specialization into Host Sea Anemones Impacted Clownfish Demographic Responses to Pleistocene Sea Level Changes

The paper examines how clownfish demographic responses to Pleistocene sea level changes are influenced by their host specialization, revealing resilience in generalists and bottlenecks in specialists.

Contrasting patterns of spatial genetic structure in endangered southern damselfly (Coenagrion mercuriale) populations facing habitat fragmentation and urbanisation.

This study examines how geographic peripherality and urbanization affect genetic diversity and differentiation in southern damselfly populations.

Global genomics of the man-o'-war (Physalia) reveals biodiversity at the ocean surface

The paper sequences 133 Physalia genomes and analyzes citizen-science images to reveal five distinct lineages and four species, with geographic population structure and long-distance dispersal.

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.

Phylogeography of bar-tailed godwits: pre-LGM structure in Beringia and westward colonization of post-glacial Europe

This study uses nextRAD sequencing to analyze the population genetics of bar-tailed godwits, revealing pre-LGM structure in Beringia and post-glacial westward colonization of Europe.

Dokdo sea lion Zalophus japonicus genome reveals its evolutionary trajectory before extinction

The paper sequenced the genome of the extinct Dokdo sea lion to clarify its evolutionary history and genetic diversity before extinction.

On the road to losing connectivity: Fecal samples provide genome-wide insights into anthropogenic impacts on two large herbivore species in central India

The paper uses fecal samples to analyze genetic connectivity in gaur and sambar in central India, revealing species-specific responses to habitat fragmentation and highlighting the need for multi-species conservation strategies.

High-fidelity, Large-scale Targeted Profiling of Microsatellites

The paper develops a method and tool for high-fidelity, large-scale microsatellite profiling, reducing stutter artifacts and enabling cost-effective analysis of over 150,000 microsatellites per sample.

Inference of Locus-Specific Population Mixtures From Linked Genome-Wide Allele Frequencies

The paper introduces TreeSwirl, a method to infer locus-specific mixture proportions from genome-wide allele frequencies, outperforming existing methods in accuracy and sensitivity.

Leveraging the genetic diversity of trout in the rivers of the British Isles and northern France to understand the movements of sea trout (Salmo trutta L.) around the English Channel

This study uses genetic markers to track movements of sea trout in the English Channel and southern North Sea, revealing both local and long-distance migration patterns.