How do predators, pollution, and climate change (eg. shorter seasons) affect animals throughout their lives? New study shows that time stress, predators, & copper shape damselfly growth, behaviour & physiology across life stages doi.org/10.1111/eva.70169

Western chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau are at threat. Study shows a critically low population size (~500), signaling high extinction risk. Coastal groups are most vulnerable, while inland populations are a key stronghold. Urgent, targeted conservation is needed 🧬🌍 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70162

🌲 How do Scots pine seedlings cope with drought? 🌱💧A new study combines #high-throughput-phenotyping & genomic modeling to reveal the genetic basis of drought tolerance - laying the groundwork for GWAS, genomic prediction & climate-smart forestry. #ForestResilience doi.org/10.1111/eva.70157

Climate change is causing mismatches in the timing of animal migrations. A new study on Atlantic salmon reveals the genes behind their return to rivers and how future warming could disrupt their epic journey 🧬🐟 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70148

Evolutionary Applications has included our article on assisted gene flow management in response to climate change in a special issue on genetic rescue: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1.... Access the article here: doi.org/10.1111/eva.... #Evolution #ClimateChange #Legume #CropWildRelative

New study shows that genetic groups of popular utility dogs excel in social learning and spatial problem-solving 🐶🦮🧬 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70151

How do marine organisms adapt their cell membranes to extreme temperatures? New study on oysters reveals divergent strategies: cold-adapted oysters use shorter lipid chains, while warm-adapted ones modulate unsaturation. Key biomarkers for climate resilience! 🦪🦪 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70156

The almond's past is complex! A new study uses genetics to trace its domestication from a single Middle Eastern origin, with significant contributions from several wild species and recurrent gene flow. These findings are crucial for future conservation and breeding 🌳🧬 doi.org/10.1111/eva....

Genomic data can be used for developing targeted SNP genotyping panels for estimating genomic vulnerability to climate change and demonstrate a novel application of donor and recipient importance analysis for informing freshwater fisheries management 🐟🐟🐟 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70149 📸 Craig Goodwin

New study compares tree planting and natural regeneration in shaping the future of UK woodlands 🌱 Planted trees maintain genetic diversity but risk homogenization, while wild populations may face increased inbreeding 🧬 #Genomics #Afforestation #UKForests #TreePlanting🍃 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70146

OUT in @evolappjournal.bsky.social ! 🧑‍🔬💧🦠 Using our #transmission framework on #microsporidia parasite lines we found that performance outside the host trades off with increased virulence in #Anopheles #MicroSky #SymbioSky We show the importance of parasite ecology to virulence evolution.

Hot off the press @evolappjournal.bsky.social Can genomics help us future-proof fisheries against climate change? This new study applies genomic offsets to kokanee salmon, showing how climate vulnerability maps onto stocking and translocation strategies. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40881941/

Genetic rescue and habitat restoration can boost survival in fragmented Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) populations 🐭🧬 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70152

Come visit us at the Wiley booth at #ESEB2025! Let's talk about Evolutionary Applications and solve any doubts you have! 🧬🌎

Our guest speaker Prof. Cameron Ghalambor launched our last session with an outstanding talk on "Pleiotropy as a constraint on physiological adaptation to changing environmental conditions" 🧬🌎 @cam-g.bsky.social #ESEB2025

Day 2 of #ESEB2025 🌟 We had some fantastic talks this morning at the Symposium #23 on Evolutionary Genomics & Climate Change 🌱🌎🧬 👨‍🔬 Here's Prof. Luciano Beheregaray, Associate Editor of EVA, reminding everyone of the special issue with Molecular Ecology! 📅 Deadline: February 28, 2026

Such incredible talks at the S23 Symposium today at @eseb2025.bsky.social 🤩 👩‍🔬 Now, come and meet our journal editors of Molecular Ecology Resources, Ecology & Evolution, Evolutionary Applications & Molecular Ecology! 🏃‍♂️ Meet us at the Wiley stand from 5pm-6pm for some refreshments & find out more

What's the future of Mediterranean beech populations? We learned about that in Josep Morando Mila: "Unveiling future maladaptation and preadaptation in locally adapted Mediterranean beech populations under climate change" 🌳🌳🌳 #ESEB2025

This afternoon's session started brilliantly with Dr. Janne Swaegers's talk: "Evolutionary trajectories of plasticity when encountering novel thermal conditions during range expansion in the wild" 🤩 #ESEB2025

Day 1 of #ESEB2025 🌟 We're having so many interesting talks at the Symposium #23 on Evolutionary Genomics & Climate Change 🌱🌎🧬

Alexander Archipelago wolves (Canis lupus ligoni) on Prince of Wales Island show high inbreeding, similar to endangered Isle Royale wolves. Genomic data reveals smaller population size & recent mating between relatives. These results can be used for conservation 🐺 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70144

Musk deer face extinction due to genetic bottlenecks & human pressure, but little is known. Study reveals Moschus berezovskii suffered admixture & declines, and M. anhuiensis is a distinct species with high harmful mutations. Key insights into their vulnerabilities🦌 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70134

🚨 Call for Papers! 🚨 How can evolutionary genomics help us understand and adapt to #ClimateChange? Submit your research to this joint Special Issue by Molecular Ecology & Evolutionary Applications! 🌎🌱 📅 Deadline: February 28, 2026

Bee nesting behavior + network-microbiome = potential integration of socio-eco-evo-immunology 🐝🌺 👉 check out this review @ doi.org/10.1111/eva.70137 w/ @tomjeffries.bsky.social 📸: Simon Tierney

‪Study on black, brown & polar bears shows inbreeding & genetic load vary by population history. Isolated groups face higher risks, while mixed populations hold more diversity (even harmful variants). That's key for conservation! 🐻🐻‍❄️ doi.org/10.1111/eva....

Anadromous brown trout in Norway form a metapopulation, with one key source population sustaining multiple sinks. 55% of potential spawners disperse, but only 25% stray successfully. Connectivity boosts resilience despite habitat challenges 🐟 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70130

Study shows soil chemistry shapes local adaptation in sacred fir trees, but the genetic drivers differ at range-wide vs local scales. This shows complex gene-environment interplay, being key for conservation & forest management 🌱 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70116

🦟New paper out in Evolutionary Applications🦟 The Australian mosquito Aedes vigilax is panmictic across one city (Newcastle) but has strong structure in another (Sydney). The structure was stable across years and may be due to industrial barriers doi.org/10.1111/eva.... @evolappjournal.bsky.social

Study on Arctic black guillemots shows anthropogenic oil pollution alters DNA methylation patterns differently than natural exposure. Epigenetic changes may help us understand pollution's impact on wildlife 🐦🧬 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70125

Jumping spiders rock.

Hermit crab taxi with a blue sea slug on board. 🐚y¡¡y✨

Two coral species in Florida appear to care more about depth and water chemistry than temperature 🌊 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70126

Now published. Led by Dr. Akanksha Singh, we studied what happened to grain amaranth once it arrived to India. Surprisingly differentiation stayed high and populations adapted individually. No gene flow, high diversity.

ntroduced populations can conserve lost genetic variation. The introduction of grain amaranth to India shows how crop evolution continued outside the domestication area and could enable future adaptation 🌱 w/ @mgstetter.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/eva.70124

Scientists used genomic selection to breed disease-resistant yellow croakers, improving survival against white spot disease by up to 79.7%! Positive selection regions were enriched in immune & metabolic genes 🐟 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70120

🧪🌾PAPER - How did breeding effect drought tolerance in Scots pine?🧬 Francisco Gil Muñoz from @garciagillab.bsky.social and colleagues evaluated drought tolerance in Scots pine seedlings from breeding stands and natural forests. Read more in @evolappjournal.bsky.social: doi.org/10.1111/eva....

🧬 New reference genome: the grooved carpet shell clam! 🐚 This commercially valuable bivalve, found across the European coast, has been sequenced, assembled, and annotated by CNAG 📎The research is published in @evolappjournal.bsky.social: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #CNAG #Biodiversity

Studying population genetics in sharks is hard.. Despite past panmixia claims, this study's stratified sampling of 414 tiger sharks reveals local structure in young females, highlighting how sex & life stage shape connectivity! 🌊🦈 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70117

Arma chinensis, an effective predatory insect, show inbreeding depression in indoor subcultures. Inbred generations exhibited genomic features impacting biosynthetic processes and potential biological dysfunction. This study highlights the importance of maintaining genetic diversity 🧬🧬

Study of 26 butterfly species links evolutionary history with plant toxins & range size to pollution tolerance. Bigger-ranged butterflies handle heavy metals better, while small-ranged ones are more vulnerable 🦋 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70112

Urban eastern gray squirrels may face a hidden selective force: traffic! Melanistic squirrels are more visible to drivers, leading to fewer roadkill deaths compared to gray morphs. This may help explain why darker squirrels thrive in cities 🐿️ doi.org/10.1111/eva.70109

Our symposium "Evolutionary Genomics: Understanding and Adapting to Climate Change" (S23), co-organized by Molecular Ecology and @evolappjournal.bsky.social received outstanding submissions. We'll showcase research on using evolutionary genomics to tackle climate change. eseb2025.com/list-of-symp...

Interested in evolution in the Anthropocene? In a paper out today we use a mechanism-guided approach to predict & show that evolved resistance to urban pollutants offers cross-resistance to oil in killifish, via adaptive change in AHR signaling doi.org/10.1111/eva.... @evolappjournal.bsky.social

Study shows that browsing by large (>2kg) mammals disrupts eco-evolutionary dynamics in restored forests, reducing tree survival & growth. To boost resilience, restoration plans must prioritize genetic diversity and account for herbivore impacts doi.org/10.1111/eva.70099 📸 Wallaby and E. ovata

DNA methylation shapes vertebrate genomes by depleting CpGs. Study in 6 spp. shows that protein-coding genes retain more CpGs, especially in regulatory/stress genes. This bias may mark adaptive potential & genome optimization doi.org/10.1111/eva.70101 📸 Fig 2: Forces acting on CpG

Pain neurons & immune system cross-talk helps detect threats, but pathogens manipulate it via opioids or nerve interference. Some hijack pain signaling, affecting health & treatment. Learn more with this review: doi.org/10.1111/eva.70098 📸Fig 1 PAMP=pathogen-associated molecular patterns

🚨🚨🚨 Last days to send your abstract, folks! 🚨🚨🚨

Study finds frogs in warm human habitats show higher sex reversal (♀→♂). Sex-reversed frogs grow bigger, likely increasing fitness, suggesting adaptation to heat. Could sex reversal help species cope with climate change? 🐸 doi.org/10.1111/eva.70093

🚨 Call for Papers! 🚨 Evolution & Management of Pathogens in Insect Pollinators🐝🦠 Insect pollinators face threats from pathogens. How does evolution shape these risks and how to manage them? Submit to EvolApp special issue🦋 📅Deadline: 30 Oct 2025 w/@rdudaniec.bsky.social 📸 Rachael Dudaniec

📢 Reminder to send abstracts to the Evolutionary Genomics symposium co-organized by EvolApp and MolEcol at #ESEB2025 in Barcelona! 🎤 Featuring outstanding guest speakers: Cameron Ghalambor and Santi González-Martinez 📅Deadline: 25 Apr 2025 w/ @cam-g.bsky.social @evoltree.bsky.social