Applying new genetics methods to understudied organisms

This episode of the Heredity Podcast is all about applying new genetics methods to understudied organisms! Join us as we explore a novel metric for evolutionary and conservation genetics with salp expert Dr William Goodall-Copestake (British Antarctic Survey). Then stick around to hear Prof. Brad Shafer and Dr Evan McCartney-Melstad (University of California, Los Angeles) discuss their recent application of genomics tools when revisiting the population genetics of a Californian frog. Related articles: nrDNA:mtDNA copy number ratios as a comparative metric for evolutionary and conservation genetics https://www.nature.com/articles/s41437-018-0088-8 Population genomic data reveal extreme geographic subdivision and novel conservation actions for the declining foothill yellow-legged frog https://www.nature.com/articles/s41437-018-0097-7