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The Journal of Heredity is a peer-reviewed scientific journal concerned with heredity in a biological sense, covering all aspects of genetics. It is published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the American Genetic Association. Less
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1910 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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VAGILITY IN AN EPHEMERAL HABITAT SPECIALIST EXPLAINS PANMIXIA: A RECENT RANGE EXPANSION AND RETRACTION DO NOT.
- 6 Aug 2026
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Characterizing genetic diversity and population structure of gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) in the eastern U.S. using 2bRAD sequencing data.
- 31 Jul 2026
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A chromosome-level genome assembly of the bluethroat (Luscinia s. svecica; Linnaeus, 1758) uncovers the complex MHC region.
- 22 Jul 2026
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A river runs through it: Causal graphs capture rivers' complex control on the genetic structure of populations.
- 14 Jul 2026
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Chromosome-level genome assemblies of Southern pygmy perch (Nannoperca australis) and Yarra pygmy perch (N. obscura) reveal several miniaturization genes.
- 10 Jul 2026
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Whole genome sequencing reveals variation in immune and nervous systems associated with harbor seal susceptibility to phocine distemper virus.
- 2 Jul 2026
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VAGILITY IN AN EPHEMERAL HABITAT SPECIALIST EXPLAINS PANMIXIA: A RECENT RANGE EXPANSION AND RETRACTION DO NOT.
- 6 Aug 2026
- The Journal of heredity
Characterizing genetic diversity and population structure of gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) in the eastern U.S. using 2bRAD sequencing data.
- 31 Jul 2026
- The Journal of heredity
A chromosome-level genome assembly of the bluethroat (Luscinia s. svecica; Linnaeus, 1758) uncovers the complex MHC region.
- 22 Jul 2026
- The Journal of heredity
A river runs through it: Causal graphs capture rivers' complex control on the genetic structure of populations.
- 14 Jul 2026
- The Journal of heredity
Chromosome-level genome assemblies of Southern pygmy perch (Nannoperca australis) and Yarra pygmy perch (N. obscura) reveal several miniaturization genes.
- 10 Jul 2026
- The Journal of heredity
Whole genome sequencing reveals variation in immune and nervous systems associated with harbor seal susceptibility to phocine distemper virus.
- 2 Jul 2026
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