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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

(2/2) Her PhD thesis was entitled ”Past, present, and future outcomes of hybridization: integration of genomic, experimental and modelling approaches” and was supervised by Vitor Sousa and Jonna Kulmuni. @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social @helsinki.fi

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

(1/2) We congratulate our team member @bcportinha.bsky.social on the successful defense of her PhD thesis last Friday in the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki. We wish you all the best for your future!

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🐟 (2/2) TODAY: former PhD students João M Moreno @jm-moreno.bsky.social and Sofia L Mendes @sofialmendes.bsky.social will present the work from their PhD at Poster Session A in rooms Harlekin and Arkaden 4+5, respectively.

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🐟 (1/2) NEXT WEDNESDAY: Pierre Lesturgie @pleaturgie.bsky.social takes the stage in Symposium S15 to talk about the effect of background selection and associative overdominance on gene trees in structured populations. Don't miss it!

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

If you’re at #SMBE2026, come say hi to our team and check out what we've been working on! 👇

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

(2/2) It was inspiring to meet so many curious young minds eager to learn more about biology! #FCUL #OpenDay

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

(1/2) Last week, the EGB team took part in FCUL’s Open Day 2026! For another year, we helped bring science closer to school students through hands-on activities, that walked visitors through the journey from the field to data simulation! 🐟📊 @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

(2/2) João was supervised by Vítor Sousa and Romana Santos during his PhD. Our sincere thanks to the examination committee for their time and valuable contributions: Dr.Craig Primmer, Dr.Rebekah Oomen, Dr.Mário Diniz and DrPedro Simões.

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

(1/2)🎓The EGB group congratulates @jm-moreno.bsky.social on the successful defence of his PhD thesis entitled “Uncovering the molecular basis of adaptation in species distributed along a climatic gradient: linking genomes and proteins to environment”. We wish João continued success!

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

(2/2) We also identified potential molecular markers that can be important for monitoring this species in a changing world. This work was part of the PhD of @jm-moreno.bsky.social in collaboration with Romana Santos from @marescience.bsky.social @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

📣 Our new paper just came out in @asn-amnat.bsky.social! Are DMIs actors or simple markers of the speciation process with gene flow? 📎Find more about it at: www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/... @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social

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Interactions between mechanisms of reproductive isolation | The American Naturalist: Vol 0, No ja

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

(2/2) Sofia was supervised by Vítor Sousa, Carla Santos, and Philine Feulner during her PhD. Our sincere thanks to the examination committee for their time and valuable contributions: Dr. Catherine Peichel, Dr. Sean Rogers, Dr. Maria Judite Alves, and Dr. Bruno Nevado.

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

(1/2)🎓The EGB group congratulates @sofialmendes.bsky.social on the successful defence of her PhD thesis entitled “The role of hybridization in speciation and adaptation: insights from Iberian freshwater fish species” held last Thursday at FCUL. We wish Sofia continued success!

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

(3/3) This work is part of @sofialmendes.bsky.social PhD thesis, in collaboration with our colleagues Silvia Perea and Ignacio Doadrio from @mncn-csic.bsky.social, Philine Feulner from @eawag.bsky.social and Carla Sousa Santos from MARE. @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

(2/3) These cases span from ancient hybridization events impacting entire species to more recent localized events restricted to small streams. @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

📅🛍️ July 3rd | International Plastic Bag Free Day In Portugal, plastic bags are threatening biodiversity and water quality in our rivers. Reduce plastic use for cleaner and healthier rivers! 📍Eco-Parque Montinho da Ribeira, Grândola. @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

(2/2) We're grateful to all the students who visited us — it was a pleasure to share our work and spark curiosity in science! 🔬🧬 @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social #OpenDay #FCUL

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

(1/2) Yesterday, FCUL welcomed high school students and teachers to the Open Day 2025! Our team joined with a hands-on activity that walked visitors through the journey from the field to data simulation! 🐟📊 @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social #OpenDay #FCUL

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

(2/2) This work focuses on genomics of ancient hybridization, using as model the Iberian chubs. Since it has been found that hybridization is overspread and was at play throughout the tree of life, shedding light in this phenomenon and its implications is crucial.

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

(1/2) We congratulate our team member Estêvão Faustino for the defence of his MSc dissertation entitled: “Unravelling Hybridization Dynamics of Iberian Chubs Through Demographic Modelling”.🐟

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

(2/2) March highlights the significance of freshwater ecosystems, with another important date happening on March 14 - The International Day of Action for Rivers. The EGB Group remains committed to the protection of rivers and freshwater biodiversity! 💦

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

(1/2) Happy World Water Day! 💧🌎 Today, March 22, we celebrate the World Water Day! This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of the preservation and sustainable management of freshwater resources. 📍Ardila River, Barrancos

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

(3/3) Her project was supervised by our team members Vitor Sousa and @jm-moreno.bsky.social.

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

(2/3) This research not only deepens our understanding of phenotypic plasticity but also supports freshwater fish conservation! By using cell culture, it was possible to reduce animal sacrifice while shedding light on the physiological impacts of climate change.

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

(1/3) We congratulate our team member Catarina Santos for the defence of her MSc dissertation, entitled "Using cell culture of endemic freshwater fish to study the effects of temperature on plasticity"!🐟

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CIÊNCIAS ULisboa @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Uma nova espécie de peixe de água doce em 90 Segundos. Sofia Mendes, doutoranda de CIÊNCIAS, fala ao @90segundosciencia.bsky.social sobre a sua participação na caracterização e descoberta de uma nova espécie de peixe na bacia do Sado: o escalo-do-sado. Oiça o episódio completo: t.ly/xFTKj

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

🎙️Our team member @sofialmendes.bsky.social was recently featured in @90segundosciencia.bsky.social, where she spoke about her work on the description of an endemic fish species in the Sado River basin: Squalius caetobrigus🐟 ▶️Tune in to hear more (only in 🇵🇹): 90segundosdeciencia.pt/episodes/ep-...

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

On February 11th, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, recognizing their vital role in science and technology. Meet some of the women from our team who are driving science forward!💪👩 @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

(2/2) This work contributes to a better understanding of this species and can help inform conservation measures. @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

(1/2) We congratulate our student Julie Westerling on the defence of her MSc dissertation, last friday, entitled: "Exploring genetic diversity and population structure of the Spanish minnowcarp (Anaecypris hispanica)".🐟 @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social 📷Carlos Carrapato

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CIÊNCIAS ULisboa @cienciasulisboa.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Graças à nossa comunidade, CIÊNCIAS não parou e... Foi Assim Que Aconteceu em 2024. 💪Fique connosco e, juntos, vamos novamente fazer acontecer em 2025! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbh8...

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Foi Assim Que Aconteceu em CIÊNCIAS 2024

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

(2/2) This protocol is part of the work developed in the scope of Catarina Santos' MSc and João Moreno's PhD.

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Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics @evogenbioinf.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

(1/2) Our team developed and published a protocol for obtaining primary cell cultures from freshwater fish fin samples, enabling a wide range of studies without the need to sacrifice animals.🧫🐟 The protocol is now available in protocols.io: dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.rm7vzxd64gx1/v1

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