Understanding the distribution of crossovers along chromosomes is crucial to evolutionary
genomics because the crossover rate determines how strongly a genome region is …

Genomewide scans for natural selection (GWSS) have become increasingly common over
the last 15 years due to increased availability of genome‐scale genetic data. Here, we report …

The grey wolf (Canis lupus) was the first species to give rise to a domestic population, and
they remained widespread throughout the last Ice Age when many other large mammal …

The recovery and persistence of rare and endangered species are often threatened by
genetic factors, such as the accumulation of deleterious mutations, loss of adaptive potential …

Genetic studies of rare and endangered species often focus on defining and preserving
genetically distinct populations, especially those having unique adaptations [1, 2]. Much less …

The extraordinary phenotypic diversity of dog breeds has been sculpted by a unique
population history accompanied by selection for novel and desirable traits. Here we perform …

Sex differences in overall recombination rates are well known, but little theoretical or
empirical attention has been given to how and why sexes differ in their recombination …

The identification of the H3K4 trimethylase, PRDM9, as the gene responsible for
recombination hotspot localization has provided considerable insight into the mechanisms …

Heterogeneity in recombination rate may strongly influence genome evolution and entail
methodological challenges to genomic investigation. Nevertheless, a solid understanding of …

Despite their importance to successful meiosis and various evolutionary processes, meiotic
recombination rates sometimes vary within species or between closely related species. For …