E. Lizano

Local genetic adaptation to habitat in wild chimpanzees

This study identifies local genetic adaptation to habitat in wild chimpanzees, particularly to pathogens like malaria, using newly generated exomes.

Phylogenetic signal in primate tooth enamel proteins and its relevance for paleoproteomics

The paper evaluates the reliability of phylogenetic inference using primate enamel proteins by simulating sequence fragmentation and comparing results to a reference species tree.

Whole genomes of the amazonian Cacajao reveal complex connectivity and fast differentiation driven by high environmental dynamism

The paper presents whole genome data from 48 uakari monkeys, revealing genetic differentiation between bald and black uakaris due to environmental factors.

Enamel proteins reveal biological sex and genetic variability within southern African Paranthropus

This study uses enamel proteomics to determine biological sex and assess intraspecific variation in Paranthropus robustus from South Africa, supporting the idea that morphological variation may reflect taxonomic diversity.

Transcriptome innovations in primates revealed by single-molecule long-read sequencing

The paper uses long-read sequencing to identify novel transcripts and isoform changes in primate transcriptomes, highlighting immune-related regulatory divergence.

Whole-genomes from the extinct Xerces Blue butterfly can help identify declining insect species

The paper sequenced genomes of extinct and historical Xerces Blue butterflies and their relatives to study population decline and identify genetic markers for threatened species.