C. Smadi

Which cues are sexy? The evolution of mate preference in sympatric species reveals the contrasted effect of adaptation and reproductive interference.

This paper models how mate preferences evolve in sympatric species, showing that preferences may target adaptive traits or neutral traits depending on heterospecific interactions and sensory trade-offs.

Origin and persistence of polymorphism in loci targeted by disassortative preference: a general model

The paper develops a theoretical model to show how disassortative mating can generate and maintain polymorphism at targeted loci, depending on the relationship between allelic divergence and reproductive advantage.

How does the host community structure affect the epidemiological dynamics of emerging infectious diseases?

This study uses a stochastic SIR model to examine how varying host community structures influence epidemic dynamics, finding that intermediate hosts can dilute infections while multiple infection sources can amplify them.

Evolutionary origins of sexual dimorphism : Lessons from female-limited mimicry in butterflies.

The paper uses a mathematical model to compare evolutionary hypotheses for female-limited mimicry in butterflies, showing divergence in female traits is not solely due to natural selection.

The limits of evolutionary convergence in sympatry: reproductive interference and historical constraints leading to local diversity in warning traits

The paper develops a mathematical model to show that reproductive interference and historical constraints limit the convergence of warning traits in sympatric species, leading to imperfect mimicry or divergence.

When do opposites attract? A model uncovering the evolution of disassortative mating

The paper models the evolution of disassortative mating and finds that heterozygote advantage and negative frequency-dependent viability selection promote its fixation, but also create a negative feedback loop limiting its prevalence.