Martin Irestedt

This paper uses genetic data to determine the origin of vagrant yellow-browed warblers in Europe, finding they originate from central Siberia, suggesting mass misorientation.

The paper examines how bioclimatic variables affect purifying selection on mitochondrial DNA in Piciformes birds, finding a negative correlation between temperature range and substitution rates.

The paper identifies germline-restricted chromosomes (GRCs) in 6,700 passerine species, showing rapid evolution and functional gene retention despite programmed DNA elimination.

This study shows that Irish red grouse have higher inbreeding and genetic divergence from British populations, suggesting local adaptation and potential risks from translocations.

This study uses whole genome analyses of Atlantic puffins to reveal complex population structure, identifying four genetically distinct clusters and a secondary contact zone, challenging current taxonomy.

This study evaluates sequencing technologies and assembly strategies to improve genome completeness in a non-model organism, focusing on resolving dark matter regions like transposable elements and GC-rich areas.

The paper sequenced genomes of birds-of-paradise to identify genomic changes linked to their phenotypic diversity, finding strong selection on coloration, morphology, and sensory systems.