M. Irestedt

Species-specific dynamics may cause deviations from general biogeographical predictions - evidence from a population genomics study of a New Guinean endemic passerine bird family (Melampittidae).

This study uses population genomics to compare two Melampittidae bird species in New Guinea, finding that habitat dependence affects population connectivity in the rare species.

Introgression underlies phylogenetic uncertainty but not parallel plumage evolution in a recent songbird radiation

The paper investigates phylogenetic uncertainty and parallel plumage evolution in wagtails using whole genome data, finding introgression causes gene tree discordance but not parallel plumage evolution.

The formation of the Indo-Pacific montane avifauna

This study investigates the formation of Indo-Pacific montane avifauna by testing two hypotheses on mountain colonization, finding that Eurasian-origin species colonized via direct colonization while Australo-Papuan-origin species evolved from lowland ancestors.

Population genomics of the island thrush elucidates one of earth's great archipelagic radiations

This study uses genome-wide SNP data to reconstruct the phylogeny and population history of the island thrush, revealing its explosive radiation across the Indo-Pacific from migratory ancestors.

The hidden structural variability in avian genomes

This study identifies high structural variant density on avian W chromosomes using long-read and linked-read assemblies, revealing greater genetic variability than previously thought.

Megafaunal extinctions--not climate change--seem to explain Holocene genetic diversity declines in Numenius shorebirds

The paper investigates genetic diversity declines in Numenius shorebirds and finds that megafaunal extinctions, not climate change, are linked to these declines.

The avian W chromosome is a refugium for endogenous retroviruses with likely effects on female-biased mutational load and genetic incompatibilities

The paper identifies the avian W chromosome as a reservoir for active endogenous retroviruses, potentially contributing to female-biased mutational load and genetic incompatibilities.

Dynamic evolutionary history and gene content of sex chromosomes across diverse songbirds

This study investigates the evolutionary history of sex chromosomes in songbirds, identifying four recombination suppression steps and a burst of retrotransposon activity associated with strata formation.