D. P. L. Toews

This study shows host phylogeny explains more gut microbiome variation than diet in wood-warblers, suggesting evolutionary history is a stronger predictor than environmental factors.

The paper compares field observations and molecular methods to assess pollen carried by bees and finds they align with pollinator visitation patterns.

The paper identifies mitonuclear co-adaptation in warblers by showing a chromosome 5 region associated with mtDNA haplotypes and climate-related selection.

The paper identifies a pleiotropic gene block associated with plumage coloration that drives early differentiation between two hybridizing warbler species.

This paper identifies VPS13A as a gene linked to migratory directionality in songbirds, showing strong natural selection in South American wintering birds.

The paper identifies the genetic basis of a sex-linked colour polymorphism in Gouldian finches and finds evidence for balancing selection maintaining the polymorphism.