Evolutionary Applications
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Evolutionary Applications. Scientific journal. Evolutionary approaches to environmental, biomedical and socio-economic issues. Tweets by Social Media Editor
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Do you think you understand effective population size (Ne)? This key concept for conservation is complex.. but a new Special Issue organized by @jmergeay.bsky.social et al. provides clarity with 19 papers help us understand more 🧬
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70196
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70196
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January 22, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Do you think you understand effective population size (Ne)? This key concept for conservation is complex.. but a new Special Issue organized by @jmergeay.bsky.social et al. provides clarity with 19 papers help us understand more 🧬
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70196
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70196
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We have compiled a special issue for @evolappjournal.bsky.social on Effective population size in Conservation and Biodiversity Monitoring, dedicated to the late Michael W. Bruford.
This SI is a must read for everyone who struggles with what "effective population size" means.
#consgen
This SI is a must read for everyone who struggles with what "effective population size" means.
#consgen
The Importance of Effective Population Size in Conservation and Biodiversity Monitoring
Effective population size (Ne) is a key concept in biology and conservation. Stripped to its bare essentials, it reflects how much genetic drift a population experiences, expressed as a number of ind...
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January 17, 2026 at 8:22 PM
We have compiled a special issue for @evolappjournal.bsky.social on Effective population size in Conservation and Biodiversity Monitoring, dedicated to the late Michael W. Bruford.
This SI is a must read for everyone who struggles with what "effective population size" means.
#consgen
This SI is a must read for everyone who struggles with what "effective population size" means.
#consgen
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[New Paper] @evolappjournal.bsky.social is a proof-of-concept that ultraconserved elements (UCEs) is also useful for population genomic analyses, in addition to phylogenomic reconstructions! We compared results from UCEs to those from RAD-seq.
OPEN ACCESS: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
OPEN ACCESS: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
January 14, 2026 at 2:58 AM
[New Paper] @evolappjournal.bsky.social is a proof-of-concept that ultraconserved elements (UCEs) is also useful for population genomic analyses, in addition to phylogenomic reconstructions! We compared results from UCEs to those from RAD-seq.
OPEN ACCESS: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
OPEN ACCESS: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
A drought nearly wiped out a protected population of unarmoured stickleback. Their numbers recovered, but their defining trait didn't: unarmoured fish went from 51% to ~15%. Conservation must protect the traits that make populations unique, not just their existence 🐟
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70189
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70189
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
A drought nearly wiped out a protected population of unarmoured stickleback. Their numbers recovered, but their defining trait didn't: unarmoured fish went from 51% to ~15%. Conservation must protect the traits that make populations unique, not just their existence 🐟
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70189
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70189
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new paper out (the "big" PhD chapter) led by @thefentagon.bsky.social Sam Fenton shows how conservation risk varies across locations and the first broad scale assessment of the high diversity of Scotland's Arctic charr.
Delineation of conservation units and assessments of pop. vulnerability are key to protection of intraspecific diversity. A new study shows why multiple vulnerability measures and accounting for high levels of population differentiation are key to Arctic charr conservation 🐟 @thefentagon.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
new paper out (the "big" PhD chapter) led by @thefentagon.bsky.social Sam Fenton shows how conservation risk varies across locations and the first broad scale assessment of the high diversity of Scotland's Arctic charr.
Delineation of conservation units and assessments of pop. vulnerability are key to protection of intraspecific diversity. A new study shows why multiple vulnerability measures and accounting for high levels of population differentiation are key to Arctic charr conservation 🐟 @thefentagon.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Delineation of conservation units and assessments of pop. vulnerability are key to protection of intraspecific diversity. A new study shows why multiple vulnerability measures and accounting for high levels of population differentiation are key to Arctic charr conservation 🐟 @thefentagon.bsky.social
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A bit of holiday reading! I'm excited that my latest paper is now published in @evolappjournal.bsky.social! Read as we explore the delineation of conservation units and assessments of vulnerability in highly diverse species (doi.org/10.1111/eva....)
Defining Conservation Units in a Highly Diverse Species: A Case on Arctic Charr
Defining appropriate conservation units is crucial to the protection and management of biodiversity. These delineations deliver further benefit when they include assessments of population vulnerabili...
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December 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A bit of holiday reading! I'm excited that my latest paper is now published in @evolappjournal.bsky.social! Read as we explore the delineation of conservation units and assessments of vulnerability in highly diverse species (doi.org/10.1111/eva....)
🚨 Don't forget our call for Associate Editors 🚨
We're seeking experts in (1) evolutionary epigenetics and (2) microbial evolution. Join our team to help us shape the journal 🧬🦠 @wileyecology.bsky.social
Learn more & apply: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/17524571/homepage/open-call
We're seeking experts in (1) evolutionary epigenetics and (2) microbial evolution. Join our team to help us shape the journal 🧬🦠 @wileyecology.bsky.social
Learn more & apply: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/17524571/homepage/open-call
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🚨 Don't forget our call for Associate Editors 🚨
We're seeking experts in (1) evolutionary epigenetics and (2) microbial evolution. Join our team to help us shape the journal 🧬🦠 @wileyecology.bsky.social
Learn more & apply: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/17524571/homepage/open-call
We're seeking experts in (1) evolutionary epigenetics and (2) microbial evolution. Join our team to help us shape the journal 🧬🦠 @wileyecology.bsky.social
Learn more & apply: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/17524571/homepage/open-call
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Open Call! 📢
Evolutionary Applications invites researchers in evolutionary epigenetics and microbial evolution to join our Editorial Board. Help shape the future of applied evolutionary biology.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/kIsM50XGkhU
#Evolution #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
Evolutionary Applications invites researchers in evolutionary epigenetics and microbial evolution to join our Editorial Board. Help shape the future of applied evolutionary biology.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/kIsM50XGkhU
#Evolution #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
December 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Open Call! 📢
Evolutionary Applications invites researchers in evolutionary epigenetics and microbial evolution to join our Editorial Board. Help shape the future of applied evolutionary biology.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/kIsM50XGkhU
#Evolution #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
Evolutionary Applications invites researchers in evolutionary epigenetics and microbial evolution to join our Editorial Board. Help shape the future of applied evolutionary biology.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/kIsM50XGkhU
#Evolution #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
Wars impose unprecedented environmental damage that has rarely been studied in real time. Study on Ukrainian dogs shows rapid natural selection near the front lines: changes in traits, age structure, and health, driven by high mortality 🐕
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70182
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70182
December 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Wars impose unprecedented environmental damage that has rarely been studied in real time. Study on Ukrainian dogs shows rapid natural selection near the front lines: changes in traits, age structure, and health, driven by high mortality 🐕
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70182
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70182
New study uncovers the population structure and connectivity of M. edulis, M. galloprovincialis and admixed mussels in Irish waters, highlighting sea-current resistance and wave exposure as major drivers of genetic structure. Key knowledge for sustainable aquaculture 🧬🌊
📸: E. Cariolato
📸: E. Cariolato
December 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
New study uncovers the population structure and connectivity of M. edulis, M. galloprovincialis and admixed mussels in Irish waters, highlighting sea-current resistance and wave exposure as major drivers of genetic structure. Key knowledge for sustainable aquaculture 🧬🌊
📸: E. Cariolato
📸: E. Cariolato
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Coming up in the next edition of the Dryad #Data Digest: "Different strokes for different croaks" 🐸 Using African reed #frogs as a model for conservation management 🧪
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December 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Coming up in the next edition of the Dryad #Data Digest: "Different strokes for different croaks" 🐸 Using African reed #frogs as a model for conservation management 🧪
✉️ Subscribe: bit.ly/4ritXfx
📊 Data: bit.ly/3XZhXSC
📖 Article in @evolappjournal.bsky.social: bit.ly/4ixKwQO
#opendata #openaccess
✉️ Subscribe: bit.ly/4ritXfx
📊 Data: bit.ly/3XZhXSC
📖 Article in @evolappjournal.bsky.social: bit.ly/4ixKwQO
#opendata #openaccess
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December 2, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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November 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Want to amplify your climate research and connect with a global network? 🌍⚡️
Join Wiley's FREE webinar to learn how publishing in the SDG-13 Special Collection can maximize your impact and visibility.
📅 Date: December 10th
🕒 Time: 9 AM CST/ 9 PM AMT/ 8 PM EST
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Join Wiley's FREE webinar to learn how publishing in the SDG-13 Special Collection can maximize your impact and visibility.
📅 Date: December 10th
🕒 Time: 9 AM CST/ 9 PM AMT/ 8 PM EST
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🌲New study on Scots pine shows how hyperspectral phenotyping and genomic tools can reveal heritable adaptive traits linked to drought resilience. A step forward for climate-smart forestry! 🌲
doi.org/10.1111/eva....
📸: Jan Stejskal
doi.org/10.1111/eva....
📸: Jan Stejskal
November 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
🌲New study on Scots pine shows how hyperspectral phenotyping and genomic tools can reveal heritable adaptive traits linked to drought resilience. A step forward for climate-smart forestry! 🌲
doi.org/10.1111/eva....
📸: Jan Stejskal
doi.org/10.1111/eva....
📸: Jan Stejskal
How do invasive species rapidly adjust to stress? New study on the sea squirt reveals DNA methylation & microRNAs work in a dynamic, coordinated fashion to regulate genes. This contributes to the plasticity needed for invasion success 🧬
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70178
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70178
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
How do invasive species rapidly adjust to stress? New study on the sea squirt reveals DNA methylation & microRNAs work in a dynamic, coordinated fashion to regulate genes. This contributes to the plasticity needed for invasion success 🧬
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70178
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70178
📢 Call for Associate Editors!
We're seeking experts in (1) evolutionary epigenetics and (2) microbial evolution. Join our editorial team to help shape the journal 🧬🦠
We'll review the applications next month. Learn more & apply: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/17524571/homepage/open-call
We're seeking experts in (1) evolutionary epigenetics and (2) microbial evolution. Join our editorial team to help shape the journal 🧬🦠
We'll review the applications next month. Learn more & apply: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/17524571/homepage/open-call
Evolutionary Applications
Evolutionary Applications is an open access evolutionary biology journal, covering questions of health, social and economic significance.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:28 PM
📢 Call for Associate Editors!
We're seeking experts in (1) evolutionary epigenetics and (2) microbial evolution. Join our editorial team to help shape the journal 🧬🦠
We'll review the applications next month. Learn more & apply: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/17524571/homepage/open-call
We're seeking experts in (1) evolutionary epigenetics and (2) microbial evolution. Join our editorial team to help shape the journal 🧬🦠
We'll review the applications next month. Learn more & apply: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/17524571/homepage/open-call
The brown planthopper is a major rice pest in Asia. Study reveals complex & variable migration pathways from at least two distinct overwintering populations. This is key for forecasting outbreaks and for pest control 🌱
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70171
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70171
November 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The brown planthopper is a major rice pest in Asia. Study reveals complex & variable migration pathways from at least two distinct overwintering populations. This is key for forecasting outbreaks and for pest control 🌱
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70171
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70171
How do predators, pollution, and climate change (eg. shorter seasons) affect animals throughout their lives? New study shows that time stress, predators, & copper shape damselfly growth, behaviour & physiology across life stages
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70169
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70169
November 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
How do predators, pollution, and climate change (eg. shorter seasons) affect animals throughout their lives? New study shows that time stress, predators, & copper shape damselfly growth, behaviour & physiology across life stages
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70169
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70169
Western chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau are at threat. Study shows a critically low population size (~500), signaling high extinction risk. Coastal groups are most vulnerable, while inland populations are a key stronghold. Urgent, targeted conservation is needed 🧬🌍
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70162
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70162
October 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Western chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau are at threat. Study shows a critically low population size (~500), signaling high extinction risk. Coastal groups are most vulnerable, while inland populations are a key stronghold. Urgent, targeted conservation is needed 🧬🌍
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70162
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70162
🌲 How do Scots pine seedlings cope with drought? 🌱💧A new study combines #high-throughput-phenotyping & genomic modeling to reveal the genetic basis of drought tolerance - laying the groundwork for GWAS, genomic prediction & climate-smart forestry. #ForestResilience
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70157
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70157
October 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🌲 How do Scots pine seedlings cope with drought? 🌱💧A new study combines #high-throughput-phenotyping & genomic modeling to reveal the genetic basis of drought tolerance - laying the groundwork for GWAS, genomic prediction & climate-smart forestry. #ForestResilience
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70157
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70157
Climate change is causing mismatches in the timing of animal migrations. A new study on Atlantic salmon reveals the genes behind their return to rivers and how future warming could disrupt their epic journey 🧬🐟
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70148
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70148
September 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Climate change is causing mismatches in the timing of animal migrations. A new study on Atlantic salmon reveals the genes behind their return to rivers and how future warming could disrupt their epic journey 🧬🐟
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70148
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70148
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Evolutionary Applications has included our article on assisted gene flow management in response to climate change in a special issue on genetic rescue: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1....
Access the article here: doi.org/10.1111/eva....
#Evolution #ClimateChange #Legume #CropWildRelative
Access the article here: doi.org/10.1111/eva....
#Evolution #ClimateChange #Legume #CropWildRelative
Genetic Rescue: Evolutionary Applications
Evolutionary Applications is an open access evolutionary biology journal, covering questions of health, social and economic significance.
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September 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Evolutionary Applications has included our article on assisted gene flow management in response to climate change in a special issue on genetic rescue: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1....
Access the article here: doi.org/10.1111/eva....
#Evolution #ClimateChange #Legume #CropWildRelative
Access the article here: doi.org/10.1111/eva....
#Evolution #ClimateChange #Legume #CropWildRelative
New study shows that genetic groups of popular utility dogs excel in social learning and spatial problem-solving 🐶🦮🧬
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70151
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70151
September 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
New study shows that genetic groups of popular utility dogs excel in social learning and spatial problem-solving 🐶🦮🧬
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70151
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70151
How do marine organisms adapt their cell membranes to extreme temperatures? New study on oysters reveals divergent strategies: cold-adapted oysters use shorter lipid chains, while warm-adapted ones modulate unsaturation. Key biomarkers for climate resilience! 🦪🦪
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70156
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70156
September 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
How do marine organisms adapt their cell membranes to extreme temperatures? New study on oysters reveals divergent strategies: cold-adapted oysters use shorter lipid chains, while warm-adapted ones modulate unsaturation. Key biomarkers for climate resilience! 🦪🦪
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70156
doi.org/10.1111/eva.70156