M. P. Machado

Genomic data and multi-species demographic modelling uncover past hybridization between currently allopatric freshwater species

The paper uses genomic data and demographic modeling to show ancient hybridization between four allopatric freshwater fish species, with S. pyrenaicus likely resulting from hybridization between S. carolitertii and S. pyrenaicus South lineage.

Origin, evolution, and distribution of the molecular machinery for biosynthesis of sialylated lipooligosaccharide structures in Campylobacter coli

This study identifies sialyltransferase genes in C. coli that may enable ganglioside mimicry, suggesting potential for GBS causation despite limited prior evidence.