Check out our latest work! We experimentally showed that #genetic #rescue works: in the bulb mites, boosting genome-wide variation improved survival for 20 generations in high temp. Elevated genetic load or sexually selected traits? Barely mattered. #Conservation

www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

#eseb2025 talks were great so far. Subjective ranking of the most common quotes:
- theory and modeling: "with this very simple approach"
- genomics: "using methodology you all know"
- plenaries: "Nature/Science" in the bottom right of a slide
- posters: "una cerveza por favor"

Hidden gems #Bialowieza #wisent #skull

My favorite example of exaptation (or co-option) are venom proteins independently co-opted from non-toxic homologous in snakes, lizards and platypus.
Source: www.nature.com/articles/nat...

Understanding difference between variance versus inbreeding effective population size is challenging. This example from Allendorf et al. "Conservation and the genomics of population" makes it a little bit more intuitive. #popgen

We're just back from our retreat traditionally called Evokayaks. It was a blast! Scientific part was divided into three sessions - fundamental dilemmas, headaches and frustrations. Kayaking was equally exciting. Thanks everyone for comming and for fantastic time!

Hello #bluesky!

I plan to use this platform for #popgen #science #genomics #conservation #host-parasites #ExperimentalEvolution and other topics of my interest.

Meanwhile, under the blue sky of Barcelona we decided to finish some old stuff with old friends. Keep your fingers crossed!