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Comparative population genomics in 76 metazoan species (popphyl project)
Why do some genomes evolve fast, some slow? Does abundance determine genetic polymorphism levels? Selection efficiency? What is the proportion of adaptive amino-acid... -
Germline mutation rate in vertebrates
We estimated the germline mutation rate of 68 species of vertebrates using WGS of pedigrees (i.e. at least 3 individuals mother, father, and their offspring). -
Selection at immunity genes in insular birds populations
Target sequencing of immune genes in insular and mainland genes, including Toll-Like Receptors (TLR), Beta Defensin and Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) genes, that are... -
Parasites and diet of raccoons from Germany
The study investigates the parasite burden and feeding habits of raccoons in 3 german federal states and thus the impact on endangered native species that could be threatened by...