M. de Manuel

Patterns of recombination in snakes reveal a tug of war between PRDM9 and promoter-like features

The study analyzes recombination patterns in corn snakes to show that both PRDM9 and promoter-like features influence recombination, revealing a competitive interaction between these mechanisms.

Ghost admixture in eastern gorillas

The paper identifies archaic admixture in eastern gorillas using whole genome sequences and ABC with neural networks, finding introgression from a ghost lineage into their common ancestor.

A paternal bias in germline mutation is widespread in amniotes and can arise independently of cell divisions

The paper examines paternal bias in germline mutations across 42 amniote species and finds a consistent paternal-to-maternal mutation ratio despite varying gametogenesis and environments.

Historical population declines prompted significant genomic erosion in the northern and southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

The paper analyzes genomic changes in white rhinoceros subspecies before and after population declines, finding reduced genetic diversity and increased inbreeding in both.

Evidence that viruses, particularly SIV, drove genetic adaptation in natural populations of eastern chimpanzees

The paper identifies genetic adaptations in eastern chimpanzees linked to SIV infection, showing distinct immune-related gene differentiation compared to central chimpanzees.