Liam Thomas Lanigan

Twenty-three new Yersinia pestis genomes from Scandinavia, the Netherlands, Iceland and Armenia extend the Second Plague Pandemic phylogeny, with the first Icelandic plague genome and eastward-spreading pestis secunda strains.

The paper analyzes 1,001 wolf genomes to reveal distinct evolutionary lineages and genetic health issues across Europe, highlighting the need for region-specific conservation strategies.

The paper critiques a study that claimed to identify ancient plant and fungal DNA in Puerto Rican coprolites, arguing that the results lack proper validation and cannot conclusively support the dietary claims.

The paper analyzes the genomes of Sicilian wolves to reveal their complex history of isolation and admixture with ancient dogs, showing admixture with European dog breeds and signs of inbreeding.

The paper sequences a 5,700-year-old human genome and oral microbiome from Stone Age chewing gum, revealing genetic and microbial insights.