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The long‐standing significance of genetic diversity in conservation by DeWoody, J. Andrew, Harder, Avril M., Mathur, Samarth, Willoughby, Janna R.

“…Since allozymes were first used to assess genetic diversity in the 1960s and 1970s, biologists have attempted to characterize gene pools and conserve the…”
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Habitat remediation followed by managed connectivity reduces unwanted changes in evolutionary trajectory of high extirpation risk populations by Lamka, Gina F, Willoughby, Janna R

“…As we continue to convert green spaces into roadways and buildings, connectivity between populations and biodiversity will continue to decline. In threatened…”
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Genetic diversity in fishes is influenced by habitat type and life‐history variation by Martinez, Alexander S., Willoughby, Janna R., Christie, Mark R.

“…Populations of fishes are increasingly threatened by over‐exploitation, pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change. In order to better understand the…”
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Rapid genetic adaptation to a novel environment despite a genome‐wide reduction in genetic diversity by Willoughby, Janna R., Harder, Avril M., Tennessen, Jacob A., Scribner, Kim T., Christie, Mark R.

“…Introduced species often colonize regions that have vastly different ecological and environmental conditions than those found in their native range. As such,…”
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Among‐family variation in survival and gene expression uncovers adaptive genetic variation in a threatened fish by Harder, Avril M., Willoughby, Janna R., Ardren, William R., Christie, Mark R.

“…Variation in among‐family transcriptional responses to different environmental conditions can help to identify adaptive genetic variation, even prior to a…”
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The reduction of genetic diversity in threatened vertebrates and new recommendations regarding IUCN conservation rankings by Willoughby, Janna R., Sundaram, Mekala, Wijayawardena, Bhagya K., Kimble, Steven J.A., Ji, Yanzhu, Fernandez, Nadia B., Antonides, Jennifer D., Lamb, Maureen C., Marra, Nicholas J., DeWoody, J. Andrew

“…Genetic diversity is necessary for evolutionary response to changing environmental conditions such as those facing many threatened and endangered species. To…”
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Detectability of runs of homozygosity is influenced by analysis parameters and population-specific demographic history by Silva, Gabriel A A, Harder, Avril M, Kirksey, Kenneth B, Mathur, Samarth, Willoughby, Janna R

“…Wild populations are increasingly threatened by human-mediated climate change and land use changes. As populations decline, the probability of inbreeding…”
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Genomic Diversity as a Key Conservation Criterion: Proof‐of‐Concept From Mammalian Whole‐Genome Resequencing Data by Jeon, Jong Yoon, Black, Andrew N., Heenkenda, Erangi J., Mularo, Andrew J., Lamka, Gina F., Janjua, Safia, Brüniche‐Olsen, Anna, Bickham, John W., Willoughby, Janna R., DeWoody, J. Andrew

“…ABSTRACT Many international, national, state, and local organizations prioritize the ranking of threatened and endangered species to help direct conservation…”
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The impacts of inbreeding, drift and selection on genetic diversity in captive breeding populations by Willoughby, Janna R., Fernandez, Nadia B., Lamb, Maureen C., Ivy, Jamie A., Lacy, Robert C., DeWoody, J. Andrew

“…The goal of captive breeding programmes is often to maintain genetic diversity until re‐introductions can occur. However, due in part to changes that occur in…”
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Assessing and managing the risk of Aedes mosquito introductions via the global maritime trade network by Willoughby, Janna R, McKenzie, Benjamin A, Ahn, Jordan, Steury, Todd D, Lepzcyk, Christopher A, Zohdy, Sarah

“…The global shipping network (GSN) has been suggested as a pathway for the establishment and reintroduction of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus primarily via…”
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Inbreeding and selection shape genomic diversity in captive populations: Implications for the conservation of endangered species by Willoughby, Janna R, Ivy, Jamie A, Lacy, Robert C, Doyle, Jacqueline M, DeWoody, J Andrew

“…Captive breeding programs are often initiated to prevent species extinction until reintroduction into the wild can occur. However, the evolution of captive…”
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Management of avian malaria in populations of high conservation concern by Miranda Paez, Andrea, Chalkowski, Kayleigh, Zohdy, Sarah, Willoughby, Janna R

“…Avian malaria is a vector-borne disease that is caused by Plasmodium parasites. These parasites are transmitted via mosquito bites and can cause sickness or…”
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The importance of including imperfect detection models in eDNA experimental design by Willoughby, Janna R., Wijayawardena, Bhagya K., Sundaram, Mekala, Swihart, Robert K., DeWoody, J. Andrew

“…Environmental DNA (eDNA) is DNA that has been isolated from field samples, and it is increasingly used to infer the presence or absence of particular species…”
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Remotely sensed environmental measurements detect decoupled processes driving population dynamics at contrasting scales by Harder, Avril M., Sundaram, Mekala, Narine, Lana L., Willoughby, Janna R.

“…The increasing availability of satellite imagery has supported a rapid expansion in forward‐looking studies seeking to track and predict how climate change…”
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Incipient resistance to an effective pesticide results from genetic adaptation and the canalization of gene expression by Yin, Xiaoshen, Martinez, Alexander S., Perkins, Abigail, Sparks, Morgan M., Harder, Avril M., Willoughby, Janna R., Sepúlveda, Maria S., Christie, Mark R.

“…The resistance of pest species to chemical controls has vast ecological, economic, and societal costs. In most cases, resistance is only detected after…”
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Segregating the Effects of Seed Traits and Common Ancestry of Hardwood Trees on Eastern Gray Squirrel Foraging Decisions by Sundaram, Mekala, Willoughby, Janna R, Lichti, Nathanael I, Steele, Michael A, Swihart, Robert K

“…The evolution of specific seed traits in scatter-hoarded tree species often has been attributed to granivore foraging behavior. However, the degree to which…”
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Application of the Policy Regime Framework to understand COVID-19 policy response in the Southeast U.S.: How RAPID research can provide lessons learned after a public health crisis by Johnson, Gregory, Wally, Kasen, Willoughby, Janna R, Williamson, Ryan, Corvey, Kathryn, Becker, Mina, Moorman, Thomas, Dunning, Kelly

“…Quick-response research during a time of crisis is important because time-sensitive findings can inform urgent decision-making, even with limited research…”
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Decline of heterozygosity in a large but isolated population: a 45-year examination of moose genetic diversity on Isle Royale by Sattler, Renae L, Willoughby, Janna R, Swanson, Bradley J

“…Wildlife conservation and management approaches typically focus on demographic measurements to assess population viability over both short and long periods…”
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Long‐term demographic and genetic effects of releasing captive‐born individuals into the wild by Willoughby, Janna R., Christie, Mark R.

“…Because of continued habitat destruction and species extirpations, the need to use captive breeding for conservation purposes has been increasing steadily…”
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A quantitative and systematic analysis of Anopheles stephensi bionomics and control approaches by Mwema, Tabeth, Zohdy, Sarah, Sundaram, Mekala, Lepczyk, Christopher A., Narine, Lana, Willoughby, Janna R.

“…•Anopheles stephensi, now detected in eight African countries, poses a significant global malaria control threat.•Host-seeking animal baited traps collect more…”
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