Annelid comparative genomics and the evolution of massive lineage-specific genome rearrangement in bilaterians

TD Lewin, IJY Liao, YJ Luo - Molecular Biology and Evolution, 2024 - academic.oup.com
The organization of genomes into chromosomes is critical for processes such as genetic
recombination, environmental adaptation, and speciation. All animals with bilateral …

The fine-scale recombination rate variation and associations with genomic features in a butterfly

AP i Torres, L Höök, K Näsvall, D Shipilina… - Genome …, 2023 - genome.cshlp.org
Recombination is a key molecular mechanism that has profound implications on both micro-
and macroevolutionary processes. However, the determinants of recombination rate …

Do chromosome rearrangements fix by genetic drift or natural selection? Insights from Brenthis butterflies

A Mackintosh, R Vila, SH Martin, D Setter… - Molecular …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Large‐scale chromosome rearrangements, such as fissions and fusions, are a common
feature of eukaryote evolution. They can have considerable influence on the evolution of …

GC content across insect genomes: phylogenetic patterns, causes and consequences

RG Kyriacou, PO Mulhair, PWH Holland - Journal of Molecular Evolution, 2024 - Springer
The proportions of A: T and G: C nucleotide pairs are often unequal and can vary greatly
between animal species and along chromosomes. The causes and consequences of this …

Meiotic drive against chromosome fusions in butterfly hybrids

J Boman, C Wiklund, R Vila, N Backström - Chromosome Research, 2024 - Springer
Species frequently differ in the number and structure of chromosomes they harbor, but
individuals that are heterozygous for chromosomal rearrangements may suffer from reduced …

Temporal dynamics of faster neo-z evolution in butterflies

L Höök, R Vila, C Wiklund, N Backström - Evolution, 2024 - academic.oup.com
The faster-Z/X hypothesis predicts that sex-linked genes should diverge faster than
autosomal genes. However, studies across different lineages have shown mixed support for …

Inferring inter-chromosomal rearrangements and ancestral linkage groups from synteny

A Mackintosh, PMG de la Rosa, SH Martin, K Lohse… - bioRxiv, 2023 - biorxiv.org
Chromosome rearrangements shape the structure of the genome and influence evolutionary
processes. Inferring ancestral chromosomes and rearrangements across a phylogenetic tree …

Comparative linkage mapping to investigate synteny and recombination in social Vespidae

D Zarate, A Canova, EE Wilson Rankin… - Annals of the …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Genetic linkage maps are valuable resources for investigating chromosomal structure,
quantifying karyotype, estimating recombination rates, and improving preexisting genome …

Do chromosome rearrangements fix by genetic drift or natural selection? A test in Brenthis butterflies

A Mackintosh, R Vila, SH Martin, D Setter, K Lohse - bioRxiv, 2023 - biorxiv.org
Large-scale chromosome rearrangements, such as fissions and fusions, are a common
feature of eukaryote evolution. They can have considerable influence on the evolution of …

Genetic architecture of speciation

J Boman - 2024 - diva-portal.org
New species are formed either by the splitting of a lineage in two or through hybridization of
divergent lineages. Using genetics to understand the origin and persistence of species is a …