C. Roos

African bush pigs exhibit porous species boundaries and appeared in Madagascar concurrently with human arrival

This study analyzes whole genomes of African bushpigs and Malagasy bushpigs, revealing recent divergence and gene flow, challenging species boundaries and linking their arrival in Madagascar to human migration.

Large-scale phylogenomics uncovers a complex evolutionary history and extensive ancestral gene flow in an African primate radiation

This study uses whole-genome sequencing of 22 guenon species to show widespread ancient hybridization and gene flow across deeply divergent lineages, with immune-related genes overrepresented in introgressed regions.

A dataset of new occurrence records of primates from the arc of deforestation, Brazil

The paper presents a dataset of 192 new primate occurrence records from Brazil's arc of deforestation, extending species ranges and identifying hybridization zones to support conservation efforts.

Genomics resolves historical uncertainties on phylogenetics and accommodates the systematics of marmosets and Goeldi's monkey (Primates: Platyrrhini)

This study resolves phylogenetic uncertainties in marmosets and Goeldi's monkey using genome-wide data, showing Goeldi's monkey is a sister lineage to marmosets and reclassifying marmoset genera.

Genome-wide coancestry reveals details of ancient and recent male-driven reticulation in baboons

Genomic data from 225 baboons reveal novel inter-species gene flow sites and local admixture effects across different lineages.

Multiple bursts of speciation in Madagascar's endangered lemurs

This study investigates the speciation patterns in lemurs, revealing multiple diversification bursts and high genomic introgression rates, which contribute to their diversity and have implications for conservation.

Adulis and the transshipment of baboons during classical antiquity

The paper analyzes mitochondrial genomes of baboons from Gabbanat el-Qurud and museum specimens to trace their origins to Adulis and the Land of Punt, suggesting ancient trade connections.

Phylogenomics reveals incomplete lineage sorting and ancient hybrid drove the radiation of macaques

This study uses phylogenomic analysis of macaque genomes to show that incomplete lineage sorting and ancient hybridization contributed to the radiation of macaques.

The Gut Microbiome of Exudivorous Marmosets in the Wild and Captivity

This study compares the gut microbiome of wild and captive exudivorous marmosets, finding that captivity alters microbial composition and function, with implications for animal welfare.

Genomic Skimming and Nanopore Sequencing Uncover Cryptic Hybridization in One of World's Most Threatened Primates

The paper uses genomic skimming and nanopore sequencing to identify a cryptic hybrid marmoset with a C. aurita phenotype but C. penicillata mitochondrial lineage.

Female Assamese macaques bias their affiliation to paternal and maternal kin

The paper examines how maternal and paternal relatedness influence social bonding in female Assamese macaques, finding stronger bonds between maternal and paternal kin but no preference for maternal over paternal kin.

The influence of sex on the urogenital microbiome of rhesus monkeys

This study examines how sex and other factors influence the urogenital microbiome of rhesus monkeys, finding differences in diversity and similarity between male and female microbiomes.

Length-independent telomere damage drives cardiomyocyte senescence

This study shows that telomere damage independent of length causes cardiomyocyte senescence, leading to cardiac dysfunction, and that clearing senescent cells improves cardiac health.