Ilse Maes

Evolutionary genomics of a zoonotic parasite across the Neotropical Realm

The paper analyzes the genomic diversity of Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis across the Neotropical Realm, identifying two major parasite groups associated with different biomes and highlighting ecological and epidemiological differences.

Genome diversity of Leishmania aethiopica

This study analyzes the genome diversity of Leishmania aethiopica, identifying interspecific hybrids and revealing genetic diversity and recombination patterns.

Molecular Detection and Parasite Load Determination of Leishmania donovani in Dogs at Humera and Sheraro, Western Tigray, Ethiopia

The paper was withdrawn due to lack of full author consent, and the authors request it not be cited as a reference.

The role of aneuploidy and polyclonality in the adaptation of the Protozoan parasite Leishmania to high drug pressure

This study investigates how aneuploidy and polyclonality contribute to Leishmania's adaptation to high drug pressure, showing different dynamics depending on the drug and pre-existing mutations.

Transcriptional shift and metabolic adaptations during Leishmania quiescence using stationary-phase and drug pressure as models

The paper quantifies transcriptome and metabolome changes in Leishmania during quiescence induced by drug pressure or stationary phase, revealing global transcriptional reduction and specific upregulation of membrane and autophagy-related genes.

High throughput single-cell genome sequencing gives insights into the generation andevolution of mosaic aneuploidy in Leishmania donovani

The paper uses high throughput single-cell genome sequencing to study mosaic aneuploidy in Leishmania donovani, finding rapid karyotype changes and chromosome-specific adaptations.

Ecological divergence and hybridization of Neotropical Leishmania parasites

This study examines the evolutionary history and hybridization of Leishmania parasites using whole genome sequencing, revealing ecological divergence and genetic mosaic ancestry in hybrids.

Exploring the evolution and adaptive role of mosaic aneuploidy in a clonal Leishmania donovani population using high throughput single-cell genome sequencing

This paper uses high-throughput single-cell genome sequencing to analyze karyotype variation in a clonal Leishmania donovani population, revealing mosaic aneuploidy and its potential adaptive role.