Applications of next generation sequencing in molecular ecology of non-model organisms
As most biologists are probably aware, technological advances in molecular biology during
the last few years have opened up possibilities to rapidly generate large-scale sequencing …
the last few years have opened up possibilities to rapidly generate large-scale sequencing …
Molecular spandrels: tests of adaptation at the genetic level
RDH Barrett, HE Hoekstra - Nature Reviews Genetics, 2011 - nature.com
Although much progress has been made in identifying the genes (and, in rare cases,
mutations) that contribute to phenotypic variation, less is known about the effects that these …
mutations) that contribute to phenotypic variation, less is known about the effects that these …
MAKER2: an annotation pipeline and genome-database management tool for second-generation genome projects
Background Second-generation sequencing technologies are precipitating major shifts with
regards to what kinds of genomes are being sequenced and how they are annotated. While …
regards to what kinds of genomes are being sequenced and how they are annotated. While …
Chromosomal rearrangements maintain a polymorphic supergene controlling butterfly mimicry
Supergenes are tight clusters of loci that facilitate the co-segregation of adaptive variation,
providing integrated control of complex adaptive phenotypes. Polymorphic supergenes, in …
providing integrated control of complex adaptive phenotypes. Polymorphic supergenes, in …
Adaptation genomics: the next generation
Understanding the genetics of how organisms adapt to changing environments is a
fundamental topic in modern evolutionary ecology. The field is currently progressing rapidly …
fundamental topic in modern evolutionary ecology. The field is currently progressing rapidly …
The gene cortex controls mimicry and crypsis in butterflies and moths
The wing patterns of butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera) are diverse and striking examples
of evolutionary diversification by natural selection,. Lepidopteran wing colour patterns are a …
of evolutionary diversification by natural selection,. Lepidopteran wing colour patterns are a …
Genomic islands of divergence in hybridizing Heliconius butterflies identified by large-scale targeted sequencing
Heliconius butterflies represent a recent radiation of species, in which wing pattern
divergence has been implicated in speciation. Several loci that control wing pattern …
divergence has been implicated in speciation. Several loci that control wing pattern …
A long noncoding RNA at the cortex locus controls adaptive coloration in butterflies
Evolutionary variation in the wing pigmentation of butterflies and moths offers striking
examples of adaptation by crypsis and mimicry. The cortex locus has been independently …
examples of adaptation by crypsis and mimicry. The cortex locus has been independently …
Supergenes and their role in evolution
MJ Thompson, CD Jiggins - Heredity, 2014 - nature.com
Adaptation is commonly a multidimensional problem, with changes in multiple traits required
to match a complex environment. This is epitomized by balanced polymorphisms in which …
to match a complex environment. This is epitomized by balanced polymorphisms in which …
The diversification of Heliconius butterflies: what have we learned in 150 years?
Research into Heliconius butterflies has made a significant contribution to evolutionary
biology. Here, we review our understanding of the diversification of these butterflies …
biology. Here, we review our understanding of the diversification of these butterflies …