Publications by authors named "M E Meek"

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is an autosomal dominant disorder of the blood vessels that leads to the formation of telangiectasias and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). HHT affects ∼1/5,000 people, but this varies significantly by geography and ancestry. The Curaçao criteria for HHT consist of four diagnostic criteria: spontaneous epistaxis, first-degree relative with HHT, AVMs in characteristic location (liver, lung, brain), and telangiectasias.

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  • Intraspecific biodiversity is crucial for the survival of species like Chinook salmon in changing environments, and this study used genetics and otolith data to examine their diversity in California's Yuba River.
  • The study found that Yuba River salmon mostly consist of a significant percentage of local origin fish, although many non-native hatchery fish from nearby rivers also contributed to the population, raising concerns about genetic mixing and survival rates.
  • It was observed that early-migrating fry were more dominant, but their survival rates appeared lower during drought years, underscoring the need for habitat restoration to improve growth conditions for salmon in the river.
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Chinook salmon () display remarkable life history diversity, underpinning their ability to adapt to environmental change. Maintaining life history diversity is vital to the resilience and stability of Chinook salmon metapopulations, particularly under changing climates. However, the conditions that promote life history diversity are rapidly disappearing, as anthropogenic forces promote homogenization of habitats and genetic lineages.

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This article summarizes the Special Issue of Evolutionary Applications focused on "Advances in Salmonid Genetics." Contributions to this Special Issue were primarily presented at the Coastwide Salmonid Genetics Meeting, held in Boise, ID in June 2023, with a focus on Pacific salmonids of the west coast region of North America. Contributions from other regions of the globe are also included and further convey the importance of various salmonid species across the world.

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Intraspecific diversity plays a critical role in the resilience of Chinook salmon populations. California's Central Valley (CV) historically hosted one of the most diverse population complexes of Chinook salmon in the world. However, anthropogenic factors have dramatically decreased this diversity, with severe consequences for population resilience.

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