The genomic consequences of hybridization
In the past decade, advances in genome sequencing have allowed researchers to uncover
the history of hybridization in diverse groups of species, including our own. Although the …
the history of hybridization in diverse groups of species, including our own. Although the …
Variation in recombination frequency and distribution across eukaryotes: patterns and processes
J Stapley, PGD Feulner… - … of the Royal …, 2017 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Recombination, the exchange of DNA between maternal and paternal chromosomes during
meiosis, is an essential feature of sexual reproduction in nearly all multicellular organisms …
meiosis, is an essential feature of sexual reproduction in nearly all multicellular organisms …
Genomic and archaeological evidence suggest a dual origin of domestic dogs
LAF Frantz, VE Mullin, M Pionnier-Capitan… - Science, 2016 - science.org
The geographic and temporal origins of dogs remain controversial. We generated genetic
sequences from 59 ancient dogs and a complete (28x) genome of a late Neolithic dog …
sequences from 59 ancient dogs and a complete (28x) genome of a late Neolithic dog …
Making sense of genomic islands of differentiation in light of speciation
JBW Wolf, H Ellegren - Nature Reviews Genetics, 2017 - nature.com
As populations diverge, genetic differences accumulate across the genome. Spurred by
rapid developments in sequencing technology, genome-wide population surveys of natural …
rapid developments in sequencing technology, genome-wide population surveys of natural …
Natural selection interacts with recombination to shape the evolution of hybrid genomes
To investigate the consequences of hybridization between species, we studied three
replicate hybrid populations that formed naturally between two swordtail fish species …
replicate hybrid populations that formed naturally between two swordtail fish species …
Recommendations for improving statistical inference in population genomics
The field of population genomics has grown rapidly in response to the recent advent of
affordable, large-scale sequencing technologies. As opposed to the situation during the …
affordable, large-scale sequencing technologies. As opposed to the situation during the …
Morphometric, behavioral, and genomic evidence for a new orangutan species
Six extant species of non-human great apes are currently recognized: Sumatran and
Bornean orangutans, eastern and western gorillas, and chimpanzees and bonobos [1] …
Bornean orangutans, eastern and western gorillas, and chimpanzees and bonobos [1] …
Meiotic recombination in mammals: localization and regulation
F Baudat, Y Imai, B De Massy - Nature Reviews Genetics, 2013 - nature.com
During meiosis, a programmed induction of DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) leads to the
exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes. These exchanges …
exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes. These exchanges …
Chimpanzee genomic diversity reveals ancient admixture with bonobos
Our closest living relatives, chimpanzees and bonobos, have a complex demographic
history. We analyzed the high-coverage whole genomes of 75 wild-born chimpanzees and …
history. We analyzed the high-coverage whole genomes of 75 wild-born chimpanzees and …
Coevolution between transposable elements and recombination
One of the most striking patterns of genome structure is the tight, typically negative,
association between transposable elements (TEs) and meiotic recombination rates. While …
association between transposable elements (TEs) and meiotic recombination rates. While …