Carlos Fernandes

First insight into genetic diversity of two sympatric marten species between the Alps and Adriatic islands

This study compares genetic diversity and structure between two sympatric marten species in Croatia and Slovenia, finding significant structuring in pine martens and weak structure in stone martens.

Ancient balanced polymorphism underlies long-standing adaptation for seasonal camouflage in the least weasel

The paper identifies a mutation in the MC1R gene responsible for seasonal camouflage in least weasels and shows it was maintained by spatially varying selection.

Mitochondrial DNA variation of the striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) in Algeria and further insights into the species' evolutionary history

The paper analyzes mitochondrial DNA variation in Algerian striped hyenas and other regions to infer the species' evolutionary history and demographic patterns.

Estimating the effective population size across space and time in the Critically Endangered western chimpanzee in Guinea-Bissau: challenges and implications for conservation management

The paper estimates effective population size (Ne) of western chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau using genetic data to inform conservation strategies.