Genetic diversity and population structure

Subways, zoning and social factors influence the dispersal and genetic connectivity of an iconic urban pest, the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) across a complex cityscape

This study examines how subway systems, zoning, and social factors affect genetic connectivity and dispersal of brown rats in Manhattan.

Evolutionary history and rhizosphere microbial community composition in domesticated hops (Humulus lupulus L.)

This study investigates the evolutionary history and rhizosphere microbial communities of 98 hop cultivars, revealing four subpopulations and differences in growth and microbial composition between US and non-US cultivars.

On the edge of extinction: Delayed plant genetic response to forest edge dynamics

This study examines genetic responses of Circaea lutetiana to forest edge dynamics, finding delayed genetic changes and highlighting the role of historical forest configuration in shaping current genetic diversity.

Bayesian Inference of Pathogen Phylogeography using the Structured Coalescent Model

The paper presents a Bayesian method for inferring pathogen migration history and population sizes using the structured coalescent model, validated on simulated and real datasets.

Soil heterogeneity and pleiotropy contribute to polygenic soil adaptation during postglacial range expansion in an alpine plant

This study identifies polygenic adaptation in Dianthus sylvestris to soil conditions during postglacial range expansion, showing pleiotropy and soil heterogeneity influence genetic variation.

Genetic differentiation is constrained to chromosomal inversions and putative centromeres in locally adapted populations with higher gene flow

This study shows that genetic differentiation in Atlantic silverside fish is concentrated in chromosomal inversions and centromeres, especially under higher gene flow, supporting their role in adaptive divergence.

Ancient stickleback genomes reveal the chronology of parallel adaptation

The paper analyzes ancient stickleback genomes to show that freshwater adaptation involves clustered genetic changes in specific genomic regions over time.

Large-scale identification of microsatellite loci from multiple otter (Mammalia, Carnivora, Lutrinae) species using whole genome sequence data

This study identifies microsatellite loci for 11 otter species using whole-genome sequences, validates their utility, and shows their applicability for genotyping and comparative studies.

Dating and quantifying past gene flow due to hybridization events in Iberian chubs

This study dates and quantifies past hybridization events in Iberian chubs using whole genome resequencing data and demographic modeling.

Genomic perspectives on the origins of Galapagos iguanas and the evolution of marine specialisation, DNA damage response and pigmentation adaptations

This study generates genomic sequences for Galapagos iguanas to explore their evolutionary history and identify genes associated with marine adaptation, pigmentation, and DNA damage responses.

Genome-wide differentiation and SNP-based identification of northeastern Atlantic Sebastes species

The paper identifies genetic differentiation and develops SNP markers for distinguishing Sebastes species in the northeastern Atlantic, revealing cryptic species and ecotypes.

Genomic regions of current low hybridisation mark long-term barriers to gene flow in scarce swallowtail butterflies

The paper investigates long-term gene flow barriers in hybridising swallowtail butterflies using whole-genome sequencing data, finding that regions of low recent hybridisation are enriched for long-term barriers to divergence.

A whole-genome scan for evidence of recent positive and balancing selection in aye-ayes (Daubentonia madagascariensis) utilizing a well-fit evolutionary baseline model

This study identifies genes under balancing selection in aye-ayes using whole-genome data and an evolutionary baseline model, highlighting olfactory-related genes.

Waves of Colonization and Gene Flow in a Great Speciator

The paper studies secondary contact and gene flow in whistler birds in Fiji, identifying a genomic region linked to phenotypic differences and proposing rapid plumage evolution and post-divergence gene flow as key factors.

Genetic and morphological analysis shows the Nechisar Nightjar is a hybrid

The paper analyzes genetic and morphological data to determine the taxonomic status of the Nechisar Nightjar, concluding it is a hybrid with mitochondrial DNA from Standard-winged Nightjar and nuclear alleles from Freckled Nightjar.

Latitudinal trends in genetic diversity and distinctiveness of Quercus robur rear edge forest remnants call for new conservation priorities

The paper analyzes genetic diversity and distinctiveness of Quercus robur populations across Italy, revealing latitudinal trends and highlighting conservation priorities.

Genetic structure of sugar kelp in the St. Lawrence Estuary and Gulf (Quebec, Canada)

The paper assesses the genetic structure of sugar kelp in the St. Lawrence Estuary and Gulf, finding strong genetic structuring with genomic data but not microsatellites, and no large-scale genetic changes in wild populations due to aquaculture practices.

Genomic divergence of sympatric lineages within Stichopus cf. horrens (Echinodermata: Stichopodidae): Insights on reproductive isolation inferred from SNP markers

This study uses SNP markers to examine reproductive isolation in sympatric lineages of Stichopus cf. horrens, identifying three genotype clusters and divergent genes related to reproduction.

Genetic basis of reproductive isolation in Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana Parry): insights from hybridization and adaptation

The paper identifies candidate loci for reproductive isolation in Torrey pine populations using GWAS and ddRADseq, finding SNPs associated with growth and fitness that may contribute to reproductive barriers.

Fluctuating reproductive isolation and stable ancestry structure in a fine-scaled mosaic of hybridizing Mimulus monkeyflowers

The paper examines hybridization patterns in Mimulus monkeyflowers, finding stable hybrid ancestry structures and climate-driven fluctuations in reproductive isolation over a decade.

The dispersal of domestic cats from Northern Africa and their introduction to Europe over the last two millennia

This study uses ancient and modern cat genomes to show domestic cats reached Europe within the last 2,000 years from North Africa, not with Neolithic farmers, and identifies an earlier wildcat introduction to Sardinia.

Genomic, phenotypic and environmental correlates of speciation in the midwife toads (Alytes)

This study investigates factors driving speciation in midwife toads, finding that genomic divergence initially drives reproductive isolation, while phenotypic and environmental factors play a secondary role.

Temporal loss of genome-wide and immunogenetic diversity in a near-extinct parrot

The paper tracks genomic and immunogenetic diversity loss in the orange-bellied parrot over time, finding a 62% reduction in genomic diversity and decreased Toll-like receptor alleles, increasing disease susceptibility.

Comparative performance of novel viral landscape phylogeography approaches

This study develops and compares three novel landscape phylogeographic methods to assess environmental impacts on viral spread, providing guidelines for their use and open-source tools for viral epidemiology research.

Rock Buntings in Central Europe: Phylogeographic connectivity and a current inventory in the Upper Middle Rhine valley

The paper tracks genetic connectivity and population decline in Rock Buntings in Germany over 15 years using DNA analysis.

Conservation strategy insights for three protected Phengaris butterflies combining genetic and landscape analyses

This study combines genetic and landscape analyses to develop a conservation strategy for three Phengaris butterfly species, identifying key corridors and isolated patches for targeted interventions.

Population history across timescales in an urban archipelago

The paper uses genomic data from white-footed mice to reconstruct population history, finding both ancient geological influences and recent human-driven changes.

Monitoring biodiversity in the global change era: The importance of herbaria and genetic diversity

The paper highlights the importance of using genetic diversity and herbarium specimens to monitor biodiversity loss due to climate change, showing genetic depauperation in a narrow alpine species.

Genomes reveal age and demographic consequence of ultrafast adaptive radiation

The paper uses whole genomes to show that cichlid fish species in Lake Victoria and nearby lakes diversified extremely rapidly, with speciation rates much higher than previously estimated.

The genomic landscape of spider monkeys and northern muriquis from a conservation perspective

The paper analyzes the genomes of spider monkeys and northern muriquis to assess genetic diversity, load, and divergence, finding no alignment between genetic diversity and endangerment status, higher genetic load in wild populations, and divergence linked to environmental factors.