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Cresko Lab Paper Among Top 10 Most Cited in PLOS Genetics First Decade

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October 15, 2015

Our 2010 PLOS Genetics paper on RAD-seq has been recognized as one of the 10 most cited papers in the journal’s first decade!

This recognition celebrates the transformative impact of our work developing and applying Restriction site-Associated DNA sequencing (RAD-seq) for population genomics, which has revolutionized the field of evolutionary genetics and enabled genomic studies in non-model organisms worldwide.

The Landmark Paper

Our 2010 publication introduced: - RAD-seq methodology refinements - Population genomics applications - Stickleback genome mapping - Linkage map construction - Evolutionary insights

Citation Impact

Being top 10 means: - Thousands of citations - Global research impact - Method adoption worldwide - Field transformation - Lasting scientific contribution

RAD-seq Revolution

The technology enabled: - Non-model organism genomics - Cost-effective sequencing - Population-level studies - Conservation genomics - Agricultural applications

Scientific Applications

Researchers worldwide use RAD-seq for: - Population genetics - Phylogenetics - Conservation biology - Crop improvement - Ecological genomics

Collaborative Development

The paper resulted from: - Eric Johnson partnership - Technical innovation - Student contributions - Method optimization - Open science approach

Methodological Impact

RAD-seq transformed: - Genomic accessibility - Research democratization - Field study possibilities - Cost barriers reduction - Technical capabilities

PLOS Genetics Milestone

The journal’s 10th anniversary: - Celebrates open access - Recognizes influential work - Highlights field advances - Promotes accessibility - Supports reproducibility

Continued Development

Since 2010, we’ve: - Refined protocols - Developed Stacks software - Trained researchers globally - Published improvements - Supported community

Software Development

Our Stacks pipeline: - Processes RAD data - Open source tool - Worldwide adoption - Continuous updates - Community support

Training Impact

We’ve provided: - Workshop instruction - Protocol sharing - Technical support - Methods courses - International training

Research Enabled

This method facilitated: - Thousands of studies - New model systems - Conservation projects - Agricultural improvements - Evolutionary discoveries

Future Directions

Continued evolution includes: - Method refinements - New applications - Integration with other tools - Cost reductions - Accessibility improvements

This recognition validates our commitment to developing transformative tools for the genomics community!

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