Applications of molecular systematics were pioneered by Charles G. Sibley (birds), Herbert C. Dessauer (herpetology), and Morris Goodman (primates), followed by Allan C. Wilson, Robert K. Selander, and John C. Avise (who studied various groups).
Aplikasi sistematika molekuler dipelopori oleh Charles G. Sibley (burung), Herbert C. Dessauer (herpetologi), dan Morris Goodman (primata), diikuti oleh Allan C. Wilson, Robert K. Selander, dan John C. Avise (yang mempelajari berbagai kelompok).