The advent of next-generation sequencing (NGS) has revolutionized genomic and
transcriptomic approaches to biology. These new sequencing tools are also valuable for the …

Advancing technologies have facilitated the ever‐widening application of genetic markers
such as microsatellites into new systems and research questions in biology. In light of the …

Background Microsatellite markers are widely used for estimating genetic diversity within
and differentiation among populations. However, it has rarely been tested whether such …

Identifying and monitoring locally adaptive genetic variation can have direct utility for
conserving species at risk, especially when management may include actions such as …

The multispecies coalescent has provided important progress for evolutionary inferences,
including increasing the statistical rigor and objectivity of comparisons among competing …

Comparative studies of the divergence of quantitative traits and neutral molecular markers,
known as Q ST–F ST comparisons, provide a means for researchers to distinguish between …

Restriction site‐associated DNA Sequencing (RAD‐Seq) is an economical and efficient
method for SNP discovery and genoty**. As with other sequencing‐by‐synthesis …

High‐throughput DNA sequencing facilitates the analysis of large portions of the genome in
nonmodel organisms, ensuring high accuracy of population genetic parameters. However …

An introduction to articles published within the issue is presented, including an approach to
discover single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) for population genetics study of the ringed …

This viewpoint paper explores the potential of genomics technology to provide accurate,
rapid, and cost efficient observations of the marine environment. The use of such …