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Comparison of Bayesian clustering and edge detection methods for inferring boundaries in landscape genetics by Safner, Toni, Miller, Mark P, McRae, Brad H, Fortin, Marie-Josée, Manel, Stéphanie

“…Recently, techniques available for identifying clusters of individuals or boundaries between clusters using genetic data from natural populations have expanded…”
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Isolation by distance versus landscape resistance: Understanding dominant patterns of genetic structure in Northern Spotted Owls (Strix occidentalis caurina) by Miller, Mark P, Davis, Raymond J, Forsman, Eric D, Mullins, Thomas D, Haig, Susan M

“…Landscape genetics investigations examine how the availability and configuration of habitat influence genetic structure of plants and animals. We used…”
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The conservation genetics juggling act: integrating genetics and ecology, science and policy by Haig, Susan M., Miller, Mark. P., Bellinger, Renee, Draheim, Hope M., Mercer, Dacey M., Mullins, Thomas D.

“…The field of conservation genetics, when properly implemented, is a constant juggling act integrating molecular genetics, ecology, and demography with applied…”
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Molecular tracing of confiscated pangolin scales for conservation and illegal trade monitoring in Southeast Asia by Zhang, Huarong, Miller, Mark P., Yang, Feng, Chan, Hon Ki, Gaubert, Philippe, Ades, Gary, Fischer, Gunter A.

“…Despite being protected by both international and national regulations, pangolins are threatened by illegal trade. Here we report mitochondrial DNA…”
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Effects of historical climate change, habitat connectivity, and vicariance on genetic structure and diversity across the range of the red tree vole (Phenacomys longicaudus) in the Pacific Northwestern United States by MILLER, MARK P., BELLINGER, M. RENEE, FORSMAN, ERIC D., HAIG, SUSAN M.

“…Phylogeographical analyses conducted in the Pacific Northwestern United States have often revealed concordant patterns of genetic diversity among taxa. These…”
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Subspecific Status and Population Genetic Structure of Least Terns (Sternula antillarum) Inferred by Mitochondrial DNA Control-Region Sequences and Microsatellite DNA by Draheim, Hope M, Miller, Mark P, Baird, Patricia, Haig, Susan M

“…The taxonomic identity of endangered populations of the Least Tern (Sternula antillarum) has long been debated. Their current conservation status provides even…”
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Evidence for Population Bottlenecks and Subtle Genetic Structure in the Yellow Rail by Miller, Mark P, Haig, Susan M, Mullins, Thomas D, Popper, Kenneth J, Green, Michael

“…The Yellow Rail (Coturnicops noveboracencis) is among the most enigmatic and least studied North American birds. Nesting exclusively in marshes and wetlands,…”
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Identifying shared genetic structure patterns among Pacific Northwest forest taxa: insights from use of visualization tools and computer simulations by Miller, Mark P, Haig, Susan M

“…Identifying causal relationships in phylogeographic and landscape genetic investigations is notoriously difficult, but can be facilitated by use of…”
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Correlations between observed dispersal capabilities and patterns of genetic differentiation in populations of four aquatic insect species from the Arizona White Mountains, U.S.A by Miller, Mark P., Blinn, Dean W., Keim, Paul

“…SUMMARY 1. Dispersal ability is an important ecological factor that can influence population structure. In an attempt to determine the extent that the pattern…”
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Subspecies Status and Population Genetic Structure in Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) by Miller, Mark P, Haig, Susan M, Gratto-Trevor, Cheri L, Mullins, Thomas D

“…Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) is a migratory shorebird that is listed as endangered in Canada and the U.S. Great Lakes and as threatened throughout the…”
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Phylogeography and Spatial Genetic Structure of the Southern Torrent Salamander: Implications for Conservation and Management by Miller, Mark P, Haig, Susan M, Wagner, R. Steven

“…The Southern torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton variegatus) was recently found not warranted for listing under the US Endangered Species Act due to lack of…”
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SSR_pipeline: a bioinformatic infrastructure for identifying microsatellites from paired-end Illumina high-throughput DNA sequencing data by Miller, Mark P, Knaus, Brian J, Mullins, Thomas D, Haig, Susan M

“…SSR_pipeline is a flexible set of programs designed to efficiently identify simple sequence repeats (e.g., microsatellites) from paired-end high-throughput…”
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Ancient DNA reveals substantial genetic diversity in the California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) prior to a population bottleneck by D'Elia, Jesse, Haig, Susan M, Mullins, Thomas D, Miller, Mark P

“…Critically endangered species that have undergone severe population bottlenecks often have little remaining genetic variation, making it difficult to…”
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Understanding human disease mutations through the use of interspecific genetic variation by MILLER, Mark P, KUMAR, Sudhir

“…Data on replacement mutations in genes of disease patients exist in a variety of online resources. In addition, genome sequencing projects and individual gene…”
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Estimating Inbreeding Rates in Natural Populations: Addressing the Problem of Incomplete Pedigrees by Miller, Mark P, Haig, Susan M, Ballou, Jonathan D, Steel, E Ashley

“…Understanding and estimating inbreeding is essential for managing threatened and endangered wildlife populations. However, determination of inbreeding rates in…”
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Gallbladder volvulus with gangrenous cholecystitis – A case report by Muenyi, Clarisse S., Zalamea, Nia N., Dhindsa, Priya, Miller, Mark P., Foretia, Denis A.

“…Gallbladder torsion (volvulus) is a very rare pathology that occurs when the gallbladder rotates on the cystic duct/cystic artery axis, resulting in blockage…”
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Genetic Applications in Avian Conservation by Haig, Susan M, Bronaugh, Whitcomb M, Crowhurst, Rachel S, D'Elia, Jesse, Eagles-Smith, Collin A, Epps, Clinton W, Knaus, Brian, Miller, Mark P, Moses, Michael L, Oyler-McCance, Sara, Robinson, W. Douglas, Sidlauskas, Brian

“…(1) Taxonomy is critical to conservation because it defines elements of biodiversity. Since its inception as a field of study, genetics has played a critical…”
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Changes in genetic diversity and differentiation in Red‐cockaded woodpeckers (Dryobates borealis) over the past century by Miller, Mark P., Vilstrup, Julia T., Mullins, Thomas D., McDearman, Will, Walters, Jeffrey R., Haig, Susan M.

“…Red‐cockaded woodpeckers (RCW; Dryobates borealis) declined after human activities reduced their fire‐maintained pine ecosystem to <3% of its historical range…”
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Genetic structure, diversity, and interisland dispersal in the endangered Mariana Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus guami) by Miller, Mark P, Mullins, Thomas D, Haig, Susan M, Takano, Leilani, Garcia, Karla

“…The Mariana Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus guami) is a highly endangered taxon, with fewer than 300 individuals estimated to occur in the wild. The…”
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A simplified field protocol for genetic sampling of birds using buccal swabs by Vilstrup, Julia T., Mullins, Thomas D., Miller, Mark P., McDearman, Will, Walters, Jeffrey R., Haig, Susan M.

“…DNA sampling is an essential prerequisite for conducting population genetic studies. For many years, blood sampling has been the preferred method for obtaining…”
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