Abstract. Structural variants (SVs) are increasingly recognized as important components of genetic architecture. Yet our understanding of the evolutionary

Abstract. Lateralized behavior (“handedness”) is a trait observed across all vertebrates, including humans. As an adaptive trait involved in both intraspec

Abstract. Johnsongrass [Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers.] is an allopolyploid, rhizomatous, perennial grass species and one of the most troublesome weeds in gl

Evolution is sometimes construed as a “selfish” process, as selection favors individual reproductive success. However, benefiting your kin can also enhance

Abstract. Diabrotica undecimpunctata ssp. howardi, the southern corn rootworm or eastern 12-spotted cucumber beetle, is a generalist insect herbivore that

Abstract. The use of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to ferment alcoholic beverages is an ancient tradition, with genetic evidence indicating origins in Neolithic

Abstract. The use of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to ferment alcoholic beverages is an ancient tradition, with genetic evidence indicating origins in Neolithic

Abstract. Mammalian sex chromosomes harbor ampliconic gene families, which are multicopy genes with ≥97% sequence identity, predominantly expressed in test

Abstract. Despite publication of the Plasmodium falciparum reference genome over 20 years ago, one-third of its genes remain functionally unannotated, and

Abstract. In this study, we took advantage of the previously reported instances of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) capture in the Podarcis Iberian group, a speci

Abstract. Ticks (Ixodida) are the second most important vectors of infectious diseases in vertebrates, after mosquitoes. Beyond vector roles, they maintain

Abstract. One of the longstanding debates in evolutionary biology is the effect of fluctuating selection on genetic changes in populations. However, the ex

Abstract. Whole genome scans have identified numerous adaptive alleles in many species; however, linking these alleles to specific phenotypes remains a maj

Abstract. Escherichia coli is a prototroph and can synthesize all twenty proteinogenic amino acids when required to grow in minimal medium. There are appro

Abstract. Alternative splicing (AS) promotes phenotypic plasticity to adverse conditions by altering the transcripts of genes directly involved in adaptati

Abstract. Whole genome scans have identified numerous adaptive alleles in many species; however, linking these alleles to specific phenotypes remains a maj

Abstract. Ophrys orchids (or bee orchids) provide an outstanding example of a plant adaptive radiation. Over the last 5 million years, this genus has diver

Abstract. Orphan genes (OGs)—genes lacking detectable homologs outside a species—are widespread in microbial genomes and are thought to contribute to their

Abstract. Population divergence is promoted by divergent selection and inhibited by gene flow, but the mechanisms of and relationship between these two pro

Abstract. Endosymbiosis is a major driver of evolutionary innovation and underpins the function of diverse ecosystems. The origins and evolution of endosym

The evolutionary history of rice has traditionally been described as featuring a branching pattern. What led you to search for evidence of a more complex history?