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Paige Byerly, PhD

@paigebyerly.bsky.social
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Postdoc at Senckenberg @sgn.one | research associate at Smithsonian NZCBI | conservation and museum genomics, seabirds, conservation biology | managing editor @waterbirdsociety.bsky.social she/her

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José Cerca @naturalselection.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
V happy about this one (@brentcemerson.bsky.social @biodiversitysmns.bsky.social @hernmoral.bsky.social)et al Species have survived on oceanic islands for Mya despite occupying small geographic areas, facing environmental calamities and having low Ne. We discuss this w/ a focus on conservation. 1/2
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Eric Scott @captainfossil.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The idea that the oldest natural history museum in the US is closing its doors, due to poor management & limited foresight, just shy of their bicentennial celebration is simply appalling. There is simply no legitimate excuse. This is a failure of vision and competence from Drexel University. Shame.
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Joachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We calculated the effective size of the Scandinavian wolf population every year since its founding from the entire pedigree. Why? Because we could. But also because this population is vulnerable, and policy keeps pushing for lower and lower conservation targets 1/ #consgen
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The effective size of the Scandinavian wolf population is too small for both short- and long-term conservation - Heredity
Heredity - The effective size of the Scandinavian wolf population is too small for both short- and long-term conservation
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Lukas Large @lukaslarge.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
An example of the 'science' that the @royalsociety.org endorses by keeping him as a fellow
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Dr Nicholas Freymueller @smilodontology.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Interested in pursuing a #PhD or #MPhil on #ancientDNA in #Antarctica? Check out this fully-funded research position based here at #AdelaideUniversity here in South Australia! Full details attached below. Applications close 30 September. Please repost and share widely!
A flyer advertising a fully-funded PhD or MPhil position on Antarctic Ancient DNA.
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Becky Taylor @beckystaylor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Been wondering how well runs of homozygosity can predict inbreeding depression? Read our new meta-analysis where we show a significant relationship between ROH and fitness across taxa #popgen #consgen: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Runs of Homozygosity Predict Inbreeding Depression Across Taxa: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Measuring inbreeding via runs of homozygosity (ROH) captures realized autozygosity and can infer inbreeding timing through ROH length. A growing body of literature links the proportion of the genome ....
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George O'Toole (he/him/his) @geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Pls share: We have a new position for an Assistant Professor of Evolutionary Biology at UNLV. tinyurl.com/4uhpav4j
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Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Biology, School of Life Sciences [R0153361]
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: Once you start the application process ...
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Paige Byerly, PhD @paigebyerly.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Inspiring 3 days at the European Conservation Genetics Meeting—huge thanks to the organizers for bringing us all together and to the Antwerp Zoo is for hosting us in the coolest room I’ve ever given a talk in #ConsGenMeeting2026 #roomwithazoo
View of a podium with a sign that reads “7th European Conservation Genetics Meeting”View of a large room with a whale skeleton hanging from the ceilingView of a beautiful large building in a sunny day
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Anna Santure @annasanture.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
University of Auckland is looking for: Lead Technologist – Genomics - Te Kura Mātauranga Koiora | School of Biological Sciences in Auckland, New Zealand. jobs.smartrecruiters.com/TheUniversit...
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Lead Technologist – Genomics - Te Kura Mātauranga Koiora | School of Biological Sciences
Company Description:  Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of AucklandKo te whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the largest and most highly...
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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Scotland's seabirds are struggling to survive with many species in continued long-term decline, according to new statistics from NatureScot:
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Scotland's seabird numbers halved since 1980s, new figures show
Scotland's seabirds are struggling to survive with many species in continued long-term decline, according to new statistics from NatureScot.
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The Waterbird Society @waterbirdsociety.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
University of New Hampshire researchers received a grant of just under $1 million from the National Science Foundation! Conducted by principal investigator Nathan Furey in collaboration with Natasha Gownaris and Elizabeth Craig, the Waterbird Society’s Treasurer. MORE: www.unh.edu/news/unh-res...
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Duncan Watson @tynemouthbirds.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The fabulous sooty tern on the wonderful Coquet Island this evening. Not what I was expecting to be watching, or where I was expecting to be after work today! #nebirding #RareBirdsUK
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Ethan Linck @elinck.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
grateful to have received the lab's first NSF grant to study cyclical processes of speciation with new theory and tools (applied to Melanesian birds). ad to come, but I'll be looking for a postdoc with computational biology chops—please reach out! (and repost) www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/...
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Prosanta Chakrabarty @prosanta.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
From collections to conservation: the indispensable role of natural history museums The IUCN Species Survival Commission has published a Position Statement on the vital role of biological collections in biodiversity conservation iucn.org/news/202607/...
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From collections to conservation: the indispensable role of natural history museums
The IUCN Species Survival Commission has published a Position Statement on the vital role of biological collections in biodiversity conservation: a formal acknowledgement that natural history museums,...
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Steph Brittain @stephaniebrittain.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
‼️Job alert 3 year #postdoc on #OECM component of E3 sharing space for nature project @dice-kent.bsky.social Deadline 9th August jobs.kent.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx... #conservationjobs #conservation #consocsci
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Job Opportunity at the University of Kent: Research Associate in Conservation Science
On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us...
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Holly Bik @hollybik.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Friends, it is still possible to get new NSF funding! I only submitted two grants last summer and shockingly both are being funded. This new BioOCE grant will focus on deep-sea benthic biogeography using eDNA and taxonomy (with new shiptime & ROV Jason ops!!) #MeiofaunaMonday
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Paige Byerly, PhD @paigebyerly.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
targeted advertising encouraging wealthy people to escape climate change by hopping short-haul flights to cooler parts of continent as other parts of it are actively burning is definitely a look at where the EU is headed
Advertisement from Austria Airlines that says: "Ready for a refresh? Vienna stays cool even when the temperatures rise."
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Musa Okwonga @okwonga.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The editor in chief of The Economist referring here to the AfD’s leader as a “perfectly thoughtful person“ instead of what she truly is - a driver and enabler of German fascism - is a huge part of the problem.
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World Seabird Union @worldseabirdunion.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
A very strong El Niño is under way, strengthening through 2026 and into 2027. This presents a unique opportunity to observe and document how seabirds are responding to a warming ocean. Researchers, monitoring programmes and citizen scientists worldwide are warmly invited. Register: bit.ly/45hEsWz
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The Waterbird Society @waterbirdsociety.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Abstract submissions for the 2026 Annual Meeting are open! We can't wait to hear about the important research you have been a part of. For information on how to format and submit your abstract, please visit waterbirds.org/annual-meeti... 🚨SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 3 OCTOBER 2026🚨
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balvadis.bsky.social @balvadis.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Did you know you can easily adapt your googling to be more environmentally friendly? Learn an easy way to turn off AI when you do not need it in a search, and save this planets dwindling water and energy.
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How to Get AI Out of Your Google Search Results • The Revelator
Three simple keystrokes will deliver search results that consume less energy and water — and probably contain better information.
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Nature Reviews Biodiversity @natrevbiodiv.nature.com · 23/07/2026
New online! Status, threats and conservation of Earth’s migratory birds
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Status, threats and conservation of Earth’s migratory birds
Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 23 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00177-7Migratory bird species are globally ubiquitous but rely on diverse habitats and locations across their annual cycles, requiring unique conservation solutions relative to non-migratory birds. This Review discusses population trends of migratory birds, dominant threats in different regions and existing conservation initiatives, then recommends integrative conservation approaches for the future.
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The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation @xercessociety.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Join Xerces and make art that supports conservation! 🐝✍🏽 Job Title: Science Illustration Intern 🌎Location: Remote 💲Compensation: $24/hr, 20hrs/week 📅Duration: Sep-Dec 2026 ❗Apply by: July 31, 2026 Learn more and apply at xerces.org/jobs
“We’re hiring! Science Illustration Intern. Apply by July 31, 2026”
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The Seabird Group @theseabirdgroup.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
🎨🐦 Calling all creative seabird enthusiasts! 🐦🎨 We’re launching 'Creative Seabird Pursuits', a newsletter feature celebrating seabird-inspired art, photography, writing, sculpture, cooking & more! Send your work to newsletter@seabirdgroup.org.uk (subject line 'Creative Seabirds') to be featured!
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Ben Allen @evodynamics.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Congrats we just made it impossible to come here for a PhD www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/16/m...
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Trump administration limits student visas to four years, changing longstanding policy - The Boston Globe
The new rule, which also restricts the international students’ ability to transfer schools or change majors without approval in their first year, will go into effect in mid-September.
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The Waterbird Society @waterbirdsociety.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Applications for Student Travel Awards to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting are OPEN! 🎉 Visit waterbirds.org/awards/stude.... Applications are due by 15 August 2026. Award amounts are typically in the $500-$700 range and can be used for any meeting-related expenses. We’re excited to see you!
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Laura Bertola @lauradbertola.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Historical bottlenecks and restricted gene flow in one of the last remaining stronghold populations of the southern black-throated finch (Poephila cincta cincta) link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Historical bottlenecks and restricted gene flow in one of the last remaining stronghold populations of the southern black-throated finch (Poephila cincta cincta) - Conservation Genetics
Habitat fragmentation is a key driver of reduced genetic connectivity and loss of genetic variation among populations, elevating the risk of inbreeding depression and reduced adaptive potential. The b...
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Matteo Anderle @mattande.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
📢 We're hiring! I'm looking for a **Junior Researcher** to join my team at @EuracResearch (Bolzano, Italy) and work on bird monitoring, bioacoustics, Passive Acoustic Monitoring, and biodiversity research. Apply here: eurac.onboard.org/jobs/dGXQ9qe... Please share! 🙏 🐦‍⬛🎙️ #Ecology #Ornithology
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Junior Researcher to conduct passive acoustic monitoring and point count of birds.
Eurac Research · Bozen/Bolzano
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Volker Lipka @volkerlipka.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
We are currently recruiting an Independent Junior Research Group Leader in the field of biotic and/or abiotic stress biology in plants at the University of Göttingen (starting in January 2027). www.uni-goettingen.de/de/644546.ht... Best, Salma Balazadeh & Volker Lipka
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Stellenanzeigen - Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Webseiten der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
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Iago Ferreiro @iagoferreiro.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🗺️ We're releasing 4992 species-specific defaunation rasters (1312 mammals 🦏🐅 + 3680 birds 🦜🦚) at 1 km resolution, ready to use for extinction risk assessments, conservation prioritization, or integration into multi-threat modelling frameworks.
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Alexander Lees @alexanderlees.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Let’s be very clear that the media narrative “Labour's ‘woke’ rewilding” in the wake of the fire(s) in our Peak District valley is thick with disinformation. 🌍🔥Thread 1/15
Nonsense news story in the Daily Mail
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The Waterbird Society @waterbirdsociety.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Bird collisions with power lines and wind farms are a global issue. In Galinhos, Brazil, a study was conducted across two beaches with 2.8 km of power lines. Available through the Waterbirds Journal bioone.org/journals/wat... Photo by USFWS / Pedro Lima
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Florian Altermatt @florianaltermatt.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
#Postdoc #Position opening up in my group: Developing Analytical #Pipelines and #Analyses to Survey #Invasive Alien #Species in Aquatic Systems using #eDNA (2 years) 🧬 📈 ❗ 🦐 🦀 🐠 🌍🌐❗ #JobOpening 🎯 apply.refline.ch/673277/1364/... 📍 Apply now & thx for spreading the word (deadline Aug 14th)
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gavin jones @ecologyofgavin.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I’m looking to recruit a postdoc to join my research group at University of Iowa to work on disturbance ecology and biodiversity! Start date flexible, lots of opportunity for skill development, collaboration, and mentorship. Will review applicants in mid-August! Link: gavinmjones.com/opportunities/
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BIG NEWS! The Jones Lab will be relocating to the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability (SEES) at the University of Iowa in Fall 2026. Our work on disturbance ecology and conservation sc…
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BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Meet the Endangered Egyptian Vulture: Europe's only long-distance migratory vulture, travelling the African-Eurasian Flyway.🪶🌍 The European population has reduced by 50% in 50 years, but our Partners are fighting back — and it's working. Help protect the flyways👉 www.birdlife.org/campaigns-ap...
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Saving Wildcats @saveourwildcats.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Two wildcats have been recorded in the Czech Republic’s Lusatian Mountains - the first found in the region in nearly a century 🐾 This exciting development prompted @mongabay.com to speak to Saving Wildcats’ conservation manager, David Barclay, about wildcat recovery 🗺 Read the insightful article ⬇️
A close-up of a wildcat with striped fur perched on a log and looking up to the right. It appears as if it might jump. The background is dark green vegetation.
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Alex Fraik @akfraik.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Another fisheries genetics job working with the Northwest Indian Fisheries Comission! #consgen #fisheries #fishgen nwifc.org/fisheries-ge...
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Fisheries Geneticist - NWIFC | Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
Download the full Fisheries Geneticist EXTERNAL Announcement (PDF) Position Overview: The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC) is seeking a
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Hernán E. Morales @hernmoral.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Just in time for #SMBE2026, our new preprint is out: using 130 genomes spanning ~200 years, fitness data and simulations, we show that conservation rescued the Mauritius kestrel from extinction, but not from genomic erosion. 🧵 www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6... #popgen #consgen #conservation
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Susannah R @susannahredelfs.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
A heat dome shutting down a national birthday parade in the capital of the nation that has led the way in both producing a significant amount of global climate change and in spearheading its denial so nothing can be fucking done to slow it down is pretty on-point, actually.
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Paige Byerly, PhD @paigebyerly.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Horrible news from Australia
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Lukas Large @lukaslarge.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
'Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales seeks a new Head of Botany to lead an experienced curatorial team driving forward innovative research and public engagement programmes' #museums #museumjobs www.workincharities.co.uk/job/head-of-...
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Head of Botany, National Museum Cardiff - NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WALES
Head of Botany, National Museum Cardiff at NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WALES. Location: National Museum Cardiff. Salary: £57,822.85 Annual. Full-time position. Apply now
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Annette Fayet @annettefayet.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
We built a hotel for roof-breeding kittiwakes on Røst and share our first experiences in a paper now published in SEABIRD, with recommendations for those attempting a similar project. High attendance but few breeding attempts in the first year. doi.org/10.61350/sbj... 📷 T Anker-Nilssen
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BirdLife Marine @birdlifemarine.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🚨The deadline is tomorrow!!!! 🚨 Don't miss your chance to join our brilliant Marine Programme - apply before Friday 3 July 2026 at 23:59 BST ⏰ ➡️ tinyurl.com/marinesitesj... #seabirds #ornithology #marine #conservation #jobs
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Marine Sites Science Officer - BirdLife International
We are looking for a Marine Sites Science Officer to support the implementation and progression of BirdLife’s Marine Programme.
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Dr. Arun Sethuraman @arunsethuraman.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Hi #SMBE2026! We have a new preprint out today - we wrote a decision tree based random coalescent model generator to work with fastsimcoal2, called CoalMiner! Do check out the preprint, and give CoalMiner a try!
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Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung @sgn.one · 01/07/2026
📣 #Forschungsnews: Senckenberg-Forscherin Debbie Leigh und Team haben eine neue Methode entwickelt, um genetisch einzigartige Populationen einer Art besser zu erkennen und gezielt zu schützen. Genetische Vielfalt ist für das langfristige Überleben einer Art essentiell. 🧬 👉 sgn.one/k35
Schwarz-weiß-Foto von zwei Steinböcken auf einer kargen Wiese, ein Bock steht auf einer Steinmauer .
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Laura Bertola @lauradbertola.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The Conservation Genetics Working Group is presenting the 2026 SCB Conservation Genetics Travel Awards ‼️ The primary aim is supporting Global Participation in Conservation Genetics. Check out the details & criteria & apply below. Application deadline: Aug 1, 2026 11:59 PM GMT+0
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Allen Collins @agcollins.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Curator of Vertebrates Position at the Smithsonian! www.usajobs.gov/job/873849000
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Research Zoologist
The Smithsonian Institution is the worlds largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is a major bureau of the ...
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This country was one person's vote away this morning from putting any birthright citizen in danger of being deported tomorrow. We are so much closer to the abyss than we think. Man oh man.
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Svenja Marfurt @svenjamarfurt.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
🎉🐬 Very excited to share the publication of my second PhD chapter in Molecular Ecology: Check it out here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... (& hit me up if you wanna talk seascape genomics!) Very briefly:
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Whole‐Genome‐Sequencing Reveals Demographic History and Patterns of Parallel Adaptive Evolution in Indo‐Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) Across Coastal Australian Seascapes
Understanding how demographic dynamics interact with environmental heterogeneity is central to explaining patterns of genomic variation in the marine realm. Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops...
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