J. B. W. Wolf

Reactivation of transposable elements following hybridization in fission yeast

This study shows that hybridization in fission yeast reactivates transposable elements, with full-length elements increasing with genomic admixture.

Experimental evolution of adaptive divergence under varying degrees of gene flow

This study shows adaptive divergence occurs most strongly with no or maximal gene flow in fission yeast, highlighting interactions between gene flow, genetic variation, and genetic correlations.

Phylogenomic Discordance in the Eared Seals is best explained by Incomplete Lineage Sorting following Explosive Radiation in the Southern Hemisphere

This study uses genome-wide sequencing to resolve the phylogeny of eared seals, finding incomplete lineage sorting explains phylogenetic discordance and supports a recent trans-hemispheric dispersal and rapid diversification.

Runs of homozygosity in killer whale genomes provide a global record of demographic histories

This study uses genome-wide runs of homozygosity in killer whale genomes to infer demographic histories and patterns of inbreeding across different populations.

Assortative mate choice and epistatic mating-trait architecture induce complex movement of the crow hybrid zone

This study uses a mathematical model to show how assortative mate choice and epistasis affect hybrid zone dynamics in crows, leading to complex movement of the hybrid zone over time.

Near-chromosome level genome assembly of the fruit pest Drosophila suzukii using long-read sequencing

This paper improves the genome assembly of Drosophila suzukii using long-read sequencing, resulting in a higher quality and more contiguous genome compared to previous short-read assemblies.

A sex chromosome inversion is associated with copy number variation of mitochondrial DNA in zebra finch sperm

The paper investigates the association between a sex chromosome inversion and mitochondrial DNA copy number in zebra finch sperm, finding a positive correlation with midpiece length and potential effects on ATP production and swimming speed.

Ancestral admixture is the main determinant of global biodiversity in fission yeast

This study shows that admixture between two ancestral lineages of fission yeast drives global biodiversity, with phenotypic variation and reproductive compatibility linked to ancestry arrangements.

Host-derived population genomics data provides insights into bacterial and diatom composition of the killer whale skin

The paper uses host shotgun sequencing data to characterize the skin microbiome of killer whales and shows how social and geographic factors influence microbial community composition.

In situ quantification of individual mRNA transcripts in melanocytes discloses gene regulation of relevance to speciation

The paper quantifies individual mRNA transcripts in melanocytes to reveal gene regulation differences in feather pigment synthesis between hooded crows and black crows.

Recent demographic histories and genetic diversity across pinnipeds are shaped by anthropogenic interactions and mediated by ecology and life-history

The paper examines genetic diversity in pinnipeds, showing that recent population declines are linked to historical commercial exploitation, ecology, and life history traits, with no direct correlation to IUCN status.

Genome-wide signatures of genetic variation within and between populations - a comparative perspective

The paper compares genetic variation across three avian clades to assess the role of linked selection in shaping genomic diversity and differentiation.