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