Paper here: doi.org/10.1093/jher...
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🐍 Exciting news! The first high-quality, chromosome-level genome of the mandarin rat snake (Euprepiophis mandarinus) has been assembled. This 1.65 Gb genome with 19 chromosomes offers vital insights for taxonomy, evolution, and conservation.
Photo: Papas2010 (Wikimedia)
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Using PacBio HiFi and Omni-C sequencing, this 1.28 Gbp genome provides critical insights for conservation and understanding this apex predator’s genetic diversity.
Paper here: doi.org/10.1093/jher...
Corresponding author: www.researchgate.net...
#Genomics #Conservation #JHered
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Another genome from the CCGP! 🦅 Introducing a high-quality, chromosome-length genome assembly for the North American golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos canadensis)! 
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Authors also provide insights into polyploid origin and evolution.
Paper here: doi.org/10.1093/jher...
Corresponding author: www.researchgate.net...
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Cloudberries are not only delicious, they have a new genome assembly! A chromosome-level, haplotype-resolved assembly of the cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus) reveals a complex octoploid genome with high completeness and detailed structure.
Photo by Moravice (Wikimedia)
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Paper here: doi.org/10.1093/jher...
Contact details for the corresponding author are on the article page.
#Evolution #Olfaction #Fish #Genomics #JHered
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New research reveals how salinity influences olfactory receptor (OR) gene evolution in gobiid fish! Seawater species show expanded OR gene families and habitat-specific patterns, highlighting genetic adaptation to complex chemical environments.
Photo by Stefano Guerrieri
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Human impacts are less evident.
Paper here: doi.org/10.1093/jher...
Corresponding Author: www.researchgate.net...
#Conservation #Genomics #Biodiversity #JHered
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🌍 How does climate and landscape shape biodiversity? A genomic study of the Northern chamois reveals that past climatic stability has left a lasting legacy on genetic diversity, while natural landscape features like rivers continue to influence gene flow.
Photo © Giles Laurent, gileslaurent.com
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Kokanee-sockeye salmon hybridization predominantly leads to a resident life history with outcomes for a long-term reintroduction program Abstract. Stocking programs have been widely implemented to restore extirpated fish species to their historical ranges, and must include careful considerat

Hybrid proportions vary, with significant implications for survival, behavior, and conservation strategies. Monitoring is key!
Paper here: doi.org/10.1093/jher...
Corresponding author: blogs.ubc.ca/russell...
#Fisheries #Conservation #Hybridization #JHered
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Here's a paper for fisheries enthusiasts that provides new insights into fish restoration: A 20-year study in Skaha Lake reveals complex hybridization dynamics between sockeye salmon & kokanee.
Photo by Hemming1952 (Wikimedia)
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Chromosome-Level Genome of the Adriatic Sturgeon, Acipenser naccarii: A Resource for Polyploid Fish Genomics Abstract. The Adriatic sturgeon, Acipenser naccarii, a tetraploid species endemic to the North Adriatic region, has experienced significant population decl

This genomic resource sheds light on polyploidy, genetic diversity, and supports targeted conservation efforts.
Read more here: doi.org/10.1093/jher...
Corresponding authors: www.researchgate.net... www.researchgate.net...
#Biodiversity #Conservation #Genomics #EndangeredSpecies #JHered
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🐟 Here's an exciting advance for conservation genomics! Researchers have generated a high-quality phased reference genome for the critically endangered Adriatic sturgeon (Acipenser naccarii). 
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Funding covers activities that strengthen trust, foster communication, and encourage more co-created understanding between researchers and local (defined as rural and under-resourced urban communities) and / or Indigenous communities.
Deadline is May 1st!
www.theaga.org/rce-a...
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Check out our new Researcher Community Engagement Awards!!
The Award is a pilot program from the AGA to support the relational work that enables responsible science and development of trust in the broader scientific enterprise.
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Visit https://www.theaga.org/ for more details!
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Here are more details for our #AGA2026 President's Symposium, all about Polygenic Adaptation in a Changing World! This symposium will promote a broad, synthetic discussion of adaptive evolution for complex traits, bringing together theoreticians & empiricists working on diverse organisms.
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This genome uncovered SNORD116 repeats missed in past assemblies and amended tandem repeat collapse errors. This paves the way for precise gene therapy targeting in a key biomedical model.
Paper here: doi.org/10.1093/jher...
Corresponding author: www.linkedin.com/in/...
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New paper features a breakthrough for Angelman Syndrome Research! 🧬🐖
The authors resolved the misassembled SNHG14 locus in pigs—a critical step for UBE3A reactivation therapies. They generated a chromosome-level genome for an Angelman syndrome pig model.
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Demographic history reveals expansion between ~1 Mya & ~300 kya linked to glacial habitat shifts, but a mismatch with strict glacial-interglacial timing suggests complex responses to climate change.
Paper here: doi.org/10.1093/jher...
Corresponding author: evolvert.weebly.com/...
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Here's the first chromosome-level genome of the Tourmaline Sunangel (Heliangelus exortis), a high-elevation hummingbird endemic to the Northern Andes of Colombia and Ecuador & shaped by Pleistocene climate cycles.
Photos by Charles J. Sharp & Dick Daniels
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A comparative analysis also reveals dynamic bryozoan genome evolution. This genome serves as a great resource for studying metazoan genome organization & evolution.
Paper here: doi.org/10.1093/jher...
Corresponding author: scholar.google.com/c...
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Here's the first chromosome-level genome of the Greater Hornwrack (Flustra foliacea), part of an ancient, understudied phylum! 🧬🔍 There is evidence of extensive genome rearrangements, including LTR retrotransposon-enriched chromosomal fusions.
Photo © Hans Hillewaert
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This work provides key insights into disease susceptibility & outbreak resilience.
Photo: Charles J. Sharp
Paper here: doi.org/10.1093/jher...
Corresponding author: www.researchgate.net...
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A new study reveals genetic factors influencing harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) survival during phocine distemper virus (PDV) outbreaks! Using whole-genome sequencing, the authors identified 70 candidate genes with roles in immunity and the nervous system linked to PDV resistance.
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This high-quality genome assembly (2.53 Gb, scaffold N50=68 Mb) will facilitate study of its adaptation, disease risks, and ecological impact.
Paper here: doi.org/10.1093/jher...
Corresponding authors: www.researchgate.net... & www.researchgate.net...
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New genome assembly for the golden jackal (Canis aureus)! The species is expanding across Europe due to various selective pressures including anthropogenic change and competition over resources. However, its spread into urban areas could contribute to zoonotic diseases.
Photo © Giles Laurent
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Photo: D. Gordon E. Robertson
Paper here: doi.org/10.1093/jher...
Corresponding author's lab website: www.thegoodlab.org
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New high-quality genome assembly for the snowshoe hare—a keystone species of North American forests! 🧬🐇 Combining cytogenetics, PacBio HiFi, and Hi-C, the authors built a chromosome-level reference (2.75 Gb, N50=131 Mb) to advance ecological & evolutionary research.

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