Publications by authors named "Martina Blass"
Article Synopsis
- Ecological adaptation plays a crucial role in the process of speciation and managing populations sustainably, but studying the genetic factors in natural settings is challenging due to the effects of natural selection and genetic drift.
- Utilizing whole genome population sequencing of Atlantic and Baltic herring, researchers uncovered detailed genetic architectures linked to adaptation to new environments and reproductive timing.
- The study identified nearly 500 genetic loci related to the herring's niche expansion into brackish waters and over 100 loci differentiating spring- and autumn-spawning populations, demonstrating that both coding and non-coding genetic changes contribute to adaptation.
