R. Bisconti

Behavioural foundation of a massive mitochondrial introgression in the fire salamander, Salamandra salamandra

The paper investigates how mitochondrial introgression in fire salamanders correlates with behavioral traits, finding that a dispersed mitotype is associated with shy, less active behavior across life stages.

Brain de novo transcriptome assembly of a toad species showing polymorphic anti-predatory behavior

The paper assembles and annotates the first de novo brain transcriptome of Bombina pachypus, a toad species with polymorphic anti-predatory behavior, using RNA-Seq data from individuals with distinct behavioral phenotypes.

Spatial differentiation of background matching strategies along a Late Pleistocene range expansion route

The paper investigates spatial differentiation in background matching strategies of the Tyrrhenian tree frog during a Late Pleistocene range expansion, finding differences in color change abilities and background choice behavior between source and newly colonized areas.

First brain de-novo transcriptome of Tyrrenhian tree frog, Hyla sarda, for the study of dispersal-related behavioral variation

The paper generates the first brain de-novo transcriptome of Hyla sarda to study the genetic basis of dispersal-related behavioral variation during range expansion.

Evolution of personality and locomotory performance traits during a late Pleistocene island colonization in a treefrog

This study examines how island colonization during late Pleistocene range expansions influenced personality and locomotory performance traits in the Tyrrhenian tree frog Hyla sarda.

Shock or jump: deimatic behaviour is repeatable and polymorphic in a yellow-bellied toad

This study shows that deimatic displays in yellow-bellied toads vary between individuals and exhibit two distinct behavioural profiles.

Paso doble: A two-step Late Pleistocene range expansion in the Tyrrhenian tree frog Hyla sarda

This study uses Bayesian phylogeographic methods to show Hyla sarda expanded from Sardinia in two steps during the Late Pleistocene, with northern populations expanding later due to harsher climatic conditions.

Population genetic structure of the bank vole Myodes glareolus within its glacial refugium in peninsular Italy

The paper examines genetic variation in bank voles in peninsular Italy, identifying multiple sub-refugia and suggesting dynamic micro-evolutionary processes shaped intraspecific diversity.

Drilling down hotspots of intraspecific diversity to bring them into on-ground conservation of threatened species

The paper assesses the spatial and temporal dynamics of genetic diversity in a threatened toad species, highlighting the need for finer-scale conservation strategies.

Hybridization and rampant mitochondrial introgression among fire salamanders in peninsular Italy

The paper investigates mitonuclear discordance in fire salamanders in peninsular Italy, finding rampant mitochondrial introgression following post-glacial secondary contact.

Forest Dormouse (Dryomys nitedula) populations in southern Italy belong to a deeply divergent evolutionary lineage

The paper analyzes genetic divergence between two subspecies of Forest Dormouse in southern Italy, finding deep genetic divergence suggesting they may represent a distinct species.

Climate change promotes hybridisation between deeply divergent species

The paper shows climate change increases hybridisation between deeply divergent toad species by altering life-history traits.