Roberto F. Nespolo

This study shows that host-shift adaptation in S. eubayanus leads to genomic changes, particularly structural variants, linked to sugar metabolism and host-specific traits.

The paper identifies a new Saccharomyces species, S. chiloensis sp. nov., using integrative taxonomy methods, showing genetic and reproductive divergence from S. uvarum.

This study improves Lager yeast hybrids using wild Patagonian S. eubayanus strains, revealing genetic factors that enhance fermentation and aroma profiles.

This study identifies structural variants in a domesticated Lachancea cidri yeast strain associated with improved fermentation traits compared to wild isolates.

This study uses experimental evolution to simulate the domestication of wild yeast under brewing conditions, showing rapid genetic and phenotypic changes in response to ethanol selection.

The paper analyzes the genetic distribution of Saccharomyces eubayanus and finds that Patagonian lineages likely originated the species, which then dispersed globally.