How has marine genetics evolved over the past 100 years? A recent article by William Grant in the ICES Journal of Marine Science takes readers on a journey through a century of scientific progress from early, now outdated frameworks to today’s cutting-edge genome-wide analyses.

The review highlights how research published in the Journal has mirrored the transformation of genetics itself. Over the decades, scientists moved from early population descriptions to the development of genetic markers, and eventually to powerful computational tools capable of analysing millions of DNA markers simultaneously. These advances have profoundly shaped how researchers understand fish populations and support sustainable fisheries management.

The article forms part of the Journal’s themed collection celebrating a century of marine science, offering a timely reflection on how scientific knowledge evolves alongside society and technology.

Read it: here.

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