Genetic diversity and population structure

Understanding range-wide immune gene variation in an endangered big cat (Panthera tigris)

This study assesses non-MHC immune gene diversity in tigers using whole-genome data, finding higher variation at immune receptor genes and signs of balancing selection on Toll-like receptors.

Genomic forecasting links climate-associated variation to spring phenology in the European wild apple, a crop wild relative of the cultivated apple

The paper tests if climate-associated genomic variation predicts phenotypic adaptation in European wild apple, finding genomic offsets link to bud-break timing but not other traits.

The crabeater seal reference genome reveals hallmarks of persistently large effective population size and sustained population expansion in the World's most abundant pinniped

The paper presents a high-quality crabeater seal reference genome and shows it has high genetic diversity, low inbreeding, and a history of population expansion.

Hic sunt dracones: ancient DNA from the extinct palaeofauna of the tiny Mediterranean archipelago of Columbretes and its implications for human visitation

This study recovers ancient DNA from extinct species and human remains on Columbretes Island, revealing biogeographic origins and human-mediated introductions.

A genomic baseline for long-term monitoring of economically important aquatic species in the Netherlands

The paper establishes a genomic baseline for six aquatic species in the Netherlands using SNP data to assess population structure, diversity, and conservation priorities.

Asymmetric migration shapes genetic structure of the invasive avian vampire fly (Philornis downsi) across the Galapagos Islands.

This study investigates the genetic structure and dispersal patterns of Philornis downsi across Galapagos Islands using whole genome sequencing, finding asymmetric gene flow and genetic divergence linked to trade winds and shipping routes.

Genome-wide fluctuating selection under demographic cycling in Icelandic rock ptarmigan

The paper identifies genomic signatures of fluctuating selection in rock ptarmigan populations over an 11-year period, showing allele frequency changes correlated with demographic cycles.

Interspecific introgression increases genetic diversity and reduces genetic load in red kites

The paper shows introgression from black kites into red kites increased genetic diversity and reduced genetic load in northern red kites by 18%.

Integrative taxonomy using traits and genomic data for Species Delimitation with Deep learning

This paper introduces a deep learning method that integrates genomic and trait data to improve species delimitation in complex speciation scenarios.

Genomic signals of local adaptation in UK black alder populations (Alnus glutinosa)

The paper analyzes genomic data from UK black alder populations to identify loci associated with environmental adaptation and assesses maladaptation risks under climate change.

Species-specific drivers of genetic diversity are decoupled from landscape connectivity and plant community diversity

The paper investigates how habitat connectivity and plant community diversity relate to genetic diversity in three wet-meadow herbs, finding that genetic diversity is species-specific and not consistently linked to connectivity or community diversity.

Genomic and phenotypic adaptation tunes an endangered California plant to the fog that climate change and wind energy will reshape

This study identifies genomic adaptations in an endangered California plant to coastal fog, revealing candidate genes and potential impacts of wind farms on gene flow.

Rescued from extinction in two buckets: genomic consequences of an extreme bottleneck in the endangered Owens pupfish

The paper analyzes the genomic consequences of a severe bottleneck in Owens pupfish, finding reduced genetic diversity and a 17-fold contraction in effective population size, but low recent inbreeding due to population expansion.

Genetic erosion and projected habitat loss in the protected Alpine moth Actias isabellae galliaegloria (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae)

The paper assesses genetic diversity and habitat vulnerability of the Alpine moth Actias isabellae galliaegloria using RADseq and ecological niche modeling, finding low genetic diversity and projected habitat loss by 2050.

Isolation to Extinction: Landscape Fragmentation and Connectivity in Sloth Bears of the Indian Terai

This study uses landscape genetics to analyze sloth bear populations in the Indian Terai, finding agriculture and proximity to water as key barriers to gene flow and highlighting low genetic diversity.

Decoding cryptic diversity of moss populations in a forest-tundra ecotone

This study examines cryptic diversity in subarctic moss populations, revealing habitat-specific genetic differences and clonal structure that affect biodiversity estimates.

Climate-associated genomic variation across life stages reveals population-specific signals of local adaptation in European beech

The paper identifies climate-associated genomic variation in European beech across life stages, revealing population-specific adaptive responses to temperature and precipitation changes.

The Joint Impact of Deleterious Mutations, Dominance, and Gene Flow on Linked Neutral Variation in Structured Populations

The paper investigates how deleterious mutations, dominance, and gene flow affect neutral genetic variation in structured populations using simulations and genealogical analyses.

Leveraging the joint site frequency spectrum to detect genomic regions of early divergence

This study compares FST scans to a likelihood-based method using the joint site frequency spectrum to detect genomic regions of early divergence in Ostrinia nubilalis, finding the likelihood-based approach more effective for rare alleles.

A few genes modulate the ecological impact of a freshwater fish species on food webs and ecosystem functions

This study shows that a few genes, not genome-wide diversity, drive ecological impacts of a freshwater fish on food webs and ecosystem functions.

Local population genetic structure of Andrena flavipes (Hymenoptera, Andrenidae), a nest-philopatric communal mining bee, reveals isolation-by-distance and high inbreeding

The paper assesses genetic structure and inbreeding in Andrena flavipes bees using SNPs, finding isolation-by-distance and high inbreeding despite high genetic variation.

geoGraph: Connectivity modelling across geographic space with hexagonal discrete global grids

geoGraph models organism movement and connectivity across geographic space using hexagonal grids, improving accuracy over rectangular grids by avoiding distortion.

Testing Thirty Years of Hypotheses: Ancient Trout-Salmon Introgression and Limited Pre-Colonial Gene Flow Between Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout Shaped Pacific Salmonid Evolution

This study tests hypotheses about ancient introgression and gene flow in Pacific salmonids, finding introgression between trout and salmon ancestors but not between trout lineages.

Rapid evolutionary responses to climate change in maritime pine (Pinus pinaster Ait.) despite widespread adaptive lag

The paper shows rapid evolutionary responses to climate change in maritime pine despite widespread adaptive lag, using genomic data and simulations.

Estimating self-fertilization rates from the diploid genotype spectrum

This paper introduces a method to estimate self-fertilization rates using diploid genotype spectra from population genomic data.

Regional history outweighs phylogeny in shaping recent demographic trajectories of Indo-West Pacific sea snakes

This study shows that regional history, not phylogeny or range size, primarily shapes demographic changes in Indo-West Pacific sea snakes over the last 200 thousand years.

Range-wide population genetics reveals how disjunctions, admixture, and translocations influence conservation of Physaria globosa (Brassicaceae)

This study uses population genetics to assess genetic structure, diversity, and translocation impacts in Physaria globosa, recommending conservation strategies based on geographic regions.

Rethink the Sink: Urban cores act as leaky sinks to maintain regional gene flow in coyotes

The paper uses RAD-capture data to analyze gene flow in urban coyotes, finding urban cores act as leaky sinks that maintain regional genetic connectivity.

Genomic Insights into the Decline and Resilience of European Grayling in Switzerland

This study uses whole-genome resequencing to analyze genetic diversity and structure in Swiss grayling populations, revealing population declines, admixture, and limited genetic contribution from hatchery releases.

Historical Areas of Hybridization in Two Striped Emerald Dragonfly Species

This study investigates hybridization between two dragonfly species using niche modeling, haplotype networks, and introgression tests, revealing historical hybridization events and unidirectional gene flow.