We review knowledge about the roles of sex chromosomes in vertebrate hybridization and
speciation, exploring a gradient of divergences with increasing reproductive isolation …

Most vertebrates develop distinct females and males, where sex is determined by repeatedly
evolved environmental or genetic triggers. Undifferentiated sex chromosomes and large …

Multiple anthropogenic stressors cause worldwide amphibian declines. Among several
poorly investigated causes is global pollution of aquatic ecosystems with endocrine …

Due to their terrestrial habitats and aquatic reproduction, many amphibians are both very
vulnerable and highly suitable bioindicators. The plasticizer bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the …

Large genome size, including immense repetitive and non-coding fractions, still present
challenges for capacity, bioinformatics and thus affordability of whole genome sequencing in …

Using a recently developed approach for testing endocrine disruptive chemicals (EDCs) in
amphibians, comprising synchronized tadpole exposure plus genetic and histological …

Sex determination is remarkably diverse, with frequent transitions between sex
chromosomes, in amphibians. Under these transitions, some chromosomes are more likely …

Divergence between incipient species remains an incompletely understood process. Hybrid
zones provide great research potential, reflecting natural organismal genomic interactions …

Amphibians are undergoing a global decline. One poorly investigated reason could be the
pollution of aquatic habitats by endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs). We tested the …

Ранее долгое время считалось, что Среднюю Азию населяет только один вид зелёных
жаб—Bufo viridis (Банников и др., 1977). Однако выяснилось, что здесь встречаются не …