Genetic diversity and population structure

On the use of generative models for evolutionary inference of malaria vectors from genomic data

This paper uses generative deep learning to infer the evolutionary history of malaria vectors in West Africa, finding that a migration model better explains population dynamics than a model without post-split migration.

Combining multiple genetic estimates of Ne

The paper introduces a new method to optimally combine genetic estimates of Ne using inverse-variance weighting and presents software for implementation.

Extreme long-range migration distorts flower colour clines in an Antirrhinum hybrid zone

The paper examines flower colour clines in a hybrid zone of Antirrhinum majus, finding that long-distance dispersal, not linkage disequilibrium, shapes the stepped cline patterns.

Asian pika populations track local glaciation events through the Pleistocene

This study uses genomic and modeling approaches to show Asian pika populations responded to Pleistocene glaciation events with population bottlenecks and expansions, revealing low effective population sizes and informing conservation strategies.

Assessment of the Genetic Diversity of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Strandings in the Mississippi Sound (USA)

This study assesses genetic diversity and population structure of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in Mississippi Sound using whole mitogenomes from stranded animals, identifying four distinct populations.

Genomic Evidence of Fisheries Induced Evolution in Eastern Baltic cod

The paper uses genomic data from Eastern Baltic cod to show evolutionary changes due to fishing pressure, identifying loci under directional selection linked to growth and reproduction.

The importance of small island populations for the long term survival of endangered large-bodied insular mammals

This study shows that small island populations of anoa and babirusa have higher genetic quality despite lower diversity, suggesting they should be prioritized for conservation over mainland translocations.

The end of the American dream: a hard to Swallow reality - How the Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) returned from America, a complete mtDNA phylogeny

This study presents a comprehensive mtDNA phylogeny of the barn swallow, identifying new haplogroups, gene flow, and divergence times across all recognized subspecies.

Population structure of the endangered Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans) revealed by genomic and mitochondrial data

The paper uses genomic and mitochondrial data to analyze the population structure of the Siberian flying squirrel, finding low genetic diversity and strong differentiation in eastern populations.

The roles of divergent and parallel selection in Amazonian and Andean bird responses to glacial cycles

This study compares divergent and parallel selection in Amazonian and Andean bird species, finding that parallel selection drove faster evolutionary change during glacial cycles.

Genetic diversity and population structure of pedunculate oaks (Quercus robur) in Wytham Woods

This study examines genetic diversity and population structure of pedunculate oaks in Wytham Woods, finding weak population structure and some inbreeding in young plantations.

Using mathematical constraints to explain narrow ranges for allele-sharing dissimilarities

The paper mathematically analyzes bounds on allele-sharing dissimilarity (ASD) statistics, showing how expected ASD values are constrained by allele frequencies, explaining narrow empirical ranges observed in human populations.

Genetic variations associated with adaptation processes in Acrocomia palms: A comparative study across the Neotropic for future crop improvement

This study identifies genetic adaptations in three Acrocomia palm species using GBS, revealing population structure and candidate genes for traits like oil production and stress tolerance.

Disentangling the role of chromosome inversions in the structure of flat oyster (Ostrea edulis): origin, adaptation and phylogeography

The paper identifies and analyzes chromosomal inversions in the flat oyster, showing their role in adaptation and phylogeography through genomic and population studies.

Contrasting patterns of local adaptation and climate resilience across forest management regimes in Norway spruce (Picea abies): implications for reforestation practices under climate change

This study compares genetic diversity and local adaptation in old-growth and planted Norway spruce stands, finding no difference in neutral diversity but stronger adaptation in old-growth populations.

Deep origins and distinct adaptations indicated for a glacial relict seal

The paper shows Saimaa ringed seals originated 60,000 years ago, long before their lake habitat formed, and have distinct adaptive traits.

Latitude Matters: A Global Phylogeographic Perspective on Climate-Driven Demographic Responses in Tarantulas

This study examines how climate change has influenced genetic diversity and demographic responses in tarantulas across latitudes, finding latitude-dependent effects on demographic patterns.

Estimating recent and historical effective population size of marine and freshwater sticklebacks

The paper estimates recent and historical effective population sizes of sticklebacks using genomic data and multiple methods, finding marine populations have the highest Ne values.

Genomic diversity in felids correlates with range and density, not census size

This study finds that genetic diversity in felids correlates with geographic range and population density, not census size, and threatened species have lower genetic diversity.

Assessing simulation-based supervised machine learning for demographic parameter inference from genomic data

This study evaluates simulation-based supervised machine learning methods for inferring demographic parameters from genomic data, showing MLP outperforms other ML and ABC methods.

Combining population genomics with ancient DNA to understand island colonization history of the Madagascar turtle dove

This study uses modern and ancient DNA data to show that Madagascar turtle doves colonized Mauritius and Reunion independently from Madagascar before human arrival, challenging historical accounts of human-induced demographic collapse.

Genomic islands of divergence reveal selection on the alternate homeolog in upper Fraser River sockeye run-timing groups

The paper identifies a genomic island of divergence on Chr18 associated with run timing in upper Fraser River sockeye, linked to the lrrc9-like gene and homeologous regions.

Assessing the adaptative potential to temperature and precipitation along a steep environmental gradient in populations of European beech

This study identifies SNP markers associated with environmental variables in European beech populations along an altitudinal gradient, highlighting potential genes involved in local adaptation to temperature and precipitation.

Revealing Evolutionary Signals AcrossLandscapes: A Scalable Genetic Diversity Index for Multi-Species Analysis

This paper introduces a scalable framework to quantify and map genetic diversity across multiple species, identifying hotspots of diversity linked to evolutionary history and climate stability.

Drivers of genetic diversity across the marine tree of life

The paper quantifies genetic diversity across 93 marine species and finds that range size and planktonic dispersal correlate with higher genetic diversity.

Genetic evidence for a fall spawning group of Gulf sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus desotoi) in the Apalachicola River, Florida

This study identifies a fall-spawning genetic group in the Apalachicola River using genetic analysis, revealing two distinct groups with slight genetic diversity differences.

Integrating target capture with whole genome sequencing of recent and natural history collections to explain the phylogeography of wild-growing and cultivated Cannabis

This study uses Hyb-Seq to analyze Cannabis genetic structure, identifying three main genetic groups and their geographic origins.

Exact calculation of the expected SFS in structured populations

The paper presents an algorithm to calculate the expected Site Frequency Spectrum (SFS) in structured populations, enabling demographic parameter inference in the symmetrical n-island model.

Sweeps in space: leveraging geographic data to identify beneficial alleles in Anopheles gambiae

The paper uses spatial simulations to detect selective sweeps in Anopheles gambiae and identifies new variants under selection.

Genomic signals of local adaptation in Eleginops maclovinus from Northern Chilean Patagonia

This study identifies genomic signals of local adaptation in Eleginops maclovinus by analyzing SNP data and environmental variables to find adaptive loci associated with temperature, salinity, and oxygen.