Genomic data are important for understanding the origin and evolution of traits. Under the
context of rapidly developing of sequencing technologies and more widely available …

The association of molecular variants with phenotypic variation is a main issue in biology,
often tackled with genome‐wide association studies (GWAS). GWAS are challenging, with …

Parasites can exert strong selective pressures on their hosts and influence the evolution of
host immunity. While several studies have examined the genetic basis for parasite …

Trichomoniasis gallinae (T. gallinae) is one of the most pathogenic parasites in pigeon,
particularly in squabs. Oral cavity is the main site for the host-parasite interaction. Herein, we …

Phenotypes evolve under natural selection if, and only if, they are genetically variable. While
evolutionary ecologists have long studied natural selection, it is only comparatively recently …

This thesis deals with the use of genetic group animal models in the context of wild animal
populations. The animal model is a type of generalized linear mixed model which lets us …

Parasites are recognized to be some of the strongest agents of natural selection, sometimes
causing major changes in the phenotypes of their hosts. Understanding the genomic …

Due to global warming and other anthropogenic factors, host-parasite relationships are
changing. To understand the causes and be prepared for the consequences of these …