V. Miro Pina

Opening the species box: What parsimonious microscopic models of speciation have to say about macroevolution

This paper argues that parsimonious microscopic models of speciation are needed to understand macroevolution, but too detailed models fail to make robust predictions.

Estimating the Lambda measure in multiple-merger coalescents

The paper introduces a non-parametric estimator for the Lambda measure in multiple-merger coalescents using the Site Frequency Spectrum.

Plasmid stability in fluctuating environments:population genetics of multi-copy plasmids

The paper models plasmid copy number optimization in bacteria under fluctuating selection, showing it depends on environmental change rates and balances stability with metabolic cost.

Estimating the time since admixture from phased and unphased molecular data

This paper extends admixture dating methods to unphased data and shows improved accuracy for smaller populations and ancient admixture times using simulated and empirical datasets.