Research note: A low-density SNP genotyping panel for Chinese native chickens by Jie Wang, Siyuan Xing, Yan Zhou, Jie Liu, Yan Sun, Qiuxia Lei, Haixia Han, Wei Liu, Dapeng Li, Fuwei Li, Dingguo Cao

“…The efficiency of molecular breeding largely depends on the cost of genotyping, which plays an important role in breeding and population genetic studies. Compared to pig, cattle, and sheep, poultry has a small size genome, and lower individual value. …”
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Transcriptome of the Deep-Sea Black Scabbardfish, Aphanopus carbo (Perciformes: Trichiuridae): Tissue-Specific Expression Patterns and Candidate Genes Associated to Depth Adaptatio... by Sergio Stefanni, Raul Bettencourt, Miguel Pinheiro, Gianluca De Moro, Lucia Bongiorni, Alberto Pallavicini

“…The screening of the libraries contributed to the identification of new EST simple-sequence repeats (SSRs) and to the design of primer pairs suitable for population genetic studies as well as for tagging and mapping of genes. …”
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Integrating Genomic Data Sets for Knowledge Discovery: An Informed Approach to Management of Captive Endangered Species by Kristopher J. L. Irizarry, Doug Bryant, Jordan Kalish, Curtis Eng, Peggy L. Schmidt, Gini Barrett, Margaret C. Barr

“…Genomic data, such as sequence data, transcriptome data, and genotyping data, provide critical information about a captive population that, when leveraged correctly, can be utilized to maximize population genetic variation while simultaneously reducing unintended introduction or propagation of undesirable phenotypes. …”
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Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of a Threatened African Tree Species, Milicia excelsa, Using Nuclear Microsatellites DNA Markers by Christine Ouinsavi, Nestor Sokpon, Damase P. Khasa

“…Bayesian analysis of population structure showed division of the genetic variation into four clusters revealing the existence of heterogeneity in population genetic structure. Altogether, these results indicate that genetic variation in Milicia excelsa is geographically structured. …”
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Fitness landscapes of human microsatellites. by Ryan J Haasl, Bret A Payseur

“…Despite this progress, most population genetic methods for characterizing selection assume that variants mutate in a simple manner and at a low rate. …”
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Sequence Variation in Toxoplasma gondii rop17 Gene among Strains from Different Hosts and Geographical Locations by Nian-Zhang Zhang, Ying Xu, Si-Yang Huang, Dong-Hui Zhou, Rui-Ai Wang, Xing-Quan Zhu

“…This study demonstrated the existence of slightly high sequence variability in the rop17 gene sequences among T. gondii strains from different hosts and geographical regions, suggesting that rop17 gene may represent a new genetic marker for population genetic studies of T. gondii isolates.…”
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Effects of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Marker Density on Haplotype Block Partition by Sun Ah Kim, Yun Joo Yoo

“…The location and distribution of haplotype blocks can be seen as a population property influenced by population genetic events such as selection, mutation, recombination and population structure. …”
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Whole Genome Sequencing Reveals Genetic Differences Between Symbiodiniaceae Populations Among Reproductively and Geographically Isolated Acropora Colonies in Western Australia by Sanna Y. Eriksson, Mikhail V. Matz, Peter D. Vize, Natalie L. Rosser

“…This could be improved by using higher throughput whole genome sequencing to identify fine‐scale population genetic differences and provide new insight into factors influencing coral‐Symbiodiniaceae associations. …”
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Evolutionary Genomics Provides Insights Into Endangerment and Conservation of a Wild Apple Tree Species, Malus sieversii by Jian Zhang, Fang‐Yuan Zhao, Hong‐Xiang Zhang

“…Through deep whole‐genome resequencing, we analyzed the population's genetic diversity, genetic structure, demographic history, fixation of deleterious mutations, and genomic divergence. …”
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New findings into the genetic population structure of two commercially valuable and threatened sharks, Mustelus mustelus (Linnaeus, 1758) and M. punctulatus (Risso, 1827), allow re... by Matteo Barbato, Matteo Barbato, Matteo Barbato, Sara Bonanomi, Sara Bonanomi, Diego Borme, Ilija Ćetković, Francesco Colloca, Manfredi Di Lorenzo, Manfredi Di Lorenzo, Ilaria A. M. Marino, Ilaria A. M. Marino, Carlotta Mazzoldi, Carlotta Mazzoldi, Carlotta Mazzoldi, Ana Pešić, Antonello Sala, Lorenzo Zane, Lorenzo Zane, Lorenzo Zane, Massimo Mezzavilla

“…We assessed the population genetic structure typing 17 microsatellites and sequencing part of the mitochondrial control region in both species. …”
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Emergence of Pituitary Adenoma in a Child during Surveillance: Clinical Challenges and the Family Members’ View in an AIP Mutation-Positive Family by Pedro Marques, Sayka Barry, Amy Ronaldson, Arla Ogilvie, Helen L. Storr, Peter J. Goadsby, Michael Powell, Mary N. Dang, Harvinder S. Chahal, Jane Evanson, Ajith V. Kumar, Joan Grieve, Márta Korbonits

“…Small, stable NFPAs can be present in mutation carriers, similar to incidentalomas in the general population. Genetic screening and baseline review, with follow-up of younger subjects, are recommended in AIP mutation-positive families.…”
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Functional divergence caused by ancient positive selection of a Drosophila hybrid incompatibility locus. by Daniel A Barbash, Philip Awadalla, Aaron M Tarone

“…The exceptional level of divergence at Hmr cannot be explained by neutral processes because we use phylogenetic methods and population genetic analyses to show that the elevated amino-acid divergence in both lineages is due to positive selection in the distant past-at least one million generations ago. …”
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Genetic Rescue of the Dinaric Lynx Population: Insights for Conservation From Genetic Monitoring and Individual‐Based Modelling by Elena Pazhenkova, Matej Bartol, Barbara Boljte, Urša Fležar, Andrea Gazzola, Tomislav Gomerčić, Marjeta Konec, Ivan Kos, Miha Krofel, Jakub Kubala, Ladislav Paule, Mihai Pop, Hubert Potočnik, Barbara Promberger, Robin Rigg, Teodora Sin, Magda Sindičić, Vedran Slijepčević, Astrid Vik Stronen, Ira Topličanec, Tomaž Skrbinšek

“…We conducted comprehensive genetic monitoring in this area, gathering 588 non‐invasive and tissue samples, which were used for individual identification and estimation of population genetic parameters. We used stochastic modelling to assess the long‐term viability of the Dinaric lynx population post‐translocation and formulate effective conservation strategies. …”
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Identification of two new genetic loci for high-resolution genotyping of Enterocytozoon bieneusi by Meng Xinan, Ou Yonglin, Jiang Wen, Guo Yaqiong, Xiao Lihua, Feng Yaoyu, Li Na

“…However, the use of only five loci was insufficient for population genetic analysis of E. bieneusi from diverse hosts. …”
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Phenotypic and Allelic Distribution of the ABO and Rhesus Blood Groups among students at Hawassa University, Ethiopia by Mihret A. Hailu, Wendawek A. Mengesha, Zelalem G. Tolesa

“…The present study will generate baseline data that could be used in blood bank management and transfusion, genetic counseling, population genetic and anthropological studies, and for disease management. …”
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Phenotypic and Allelic Distribution of the ABO and Rhesus Blood Groups among students at Hawassa University, Ethiopia by Mihret A. Hailu, Wendawek A. Mengesha, Zelalem G. Tolesa

“…The present study will generate baseline data that could be used in blood bank management and transfusion, genetic counseling, population genetic and anthropological studies, and for disease management. …”
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Association of polymorphism <i>TP53</i> Arg72Pro with radon-induced lung cancer in the Kazakh population by O. Bulgakova, A. Kussainova, A. Kakabayev, А. Kausbekova, R. Bersimbaev

“…This paper presents the results of the study of association between alteration in the TP53 gene and radon-induced lung cancer risk in the Kazakh population. Genetic association was assessed in a case-control study including 44 radon-exposed patients with lung cancer, 41 patients with lung cancer without radon exposure and 42 age/sex-matched healthy controls. …”
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Negative frequency-dependent selection through variations in seedling fitness due to genetic differentiation of parents’ pair in a tropical rainforest tree, Rubroshorea curtisii (D... by Naoki Tani, Naoki Tani, Chin Hong Ng, Soon Leong Lee, Chai Ting Lee, Norwati Muhammad, Toshiaki Kondo, Yoshihiko Tsumura, Saori Sugiyama, Kaoru Niiyama, Azizi Ripin, Abdul Rahman Kassim, Samsudin Musa

“…In addition, negative frequency- or density-dependent selection is one of the major processes contributing to the maintenance of genetic diversity.MethodsTo assess genetic factors that affect the fitness of seedlings of Rubroshorea curtisii, a dominant canopy tree species in hill dipterocarp forests, the inter- and intra-population genetic structure of individuals from natural populations and individuals at two permanent plots in a hill dipterocarp forest with reproductive stage was studied. …”
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Canopy structural heterogeneity drives α and β species–genetic diversity correlations in a Chinese subtropical forest by Zhiliang Yao, Xia Pan, Xin Yang, Xiaona Shao, Bin Wang, Yun Deng, Zhiming Zhang, Qiaoming Li, Luxiang Lin

“…Our study indicates that canopy structural heterogeneity simultaneously affects plot-level community species diversity and population genetic diversity, and species and genetic turnover across plots, thus driving α- and β-SGDCs.…”
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Assessment of genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in Black Pied cattle in the Novosibirsk Region using microsatellite markers by R. B. Aitnazarov, T. M. Mishakova, N. S. Yudin

“…The population distribution test, principal component analysis, FST and DEST values, cluster analysis, and phylogenetic analysis have revealed two populations genetically distinct from the others. Essentially, the genetic diversity parameters of the six studied Black Pied cattle populations from the Novosibirsk Region show no significant differences from other Russian populations of the breed. …”
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