Avise, John C.

John C. Avise was an influential American geneticist and evolutionary biologist renowned for his work on population genetics, evolutionary processes, and behavioral ecology. He advanced our understanding of genetic variation within and between species, often applying molecular tools to study natural populations. Avise’s research helped illuminate how genetic data can trace evolutionary history, migration patterns, and species relationships. His contributions have had a lasting impact on conservation biology, forensics, and understanding biodiversity. Through his interdisciplinary approach, Avise helped integrate genetics into broader ecological and evolutionary studies, making complex concepts accessible and advancing scientific knowledge in these fields.