Alexander Bessudnov
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Alexander Bessudnov’s research bridges evolutionary genomics and ancient DNA methodology, with a focus on hybridization-capture techniques that enable targeted sequencing of degraded genetic material. His most-cited work, “Performance and automation of ancient DNA capture with RNA hyRAD probes” (2021, 21 citations), pioneered the use of RNA-based hyRAD probes to efficiently enrich specific genomic regions from ancient samples—a critical advance given that aDNA extracts are often overwhelmed by environmental contaminants. This methodological contribution has streamlined studies of population history, domestication, and adaptation in non-model organisms. Beyond this, Bessudnov’s broader portfolio explores computational tools for automating capture protocols, reducing costs, and improving reproducibility in paleogenomics. His work has been instrumental in making ancient DNA analysis more accessible to researchers studying evolutionary processes over millennia. By combining rigorous experimental design with bioinformatic innovation, Bessudnov has helped shape how scientists retrieve and interpret genetic data from the past, directly enabling discoveries about species’ migrations, extinctions, and responses to environmental change.
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- 1Performance and automation of ancient DNA capture with RNA hyRAD probes21 citations · 2021