F. Massol

Coexistence of many species under a random competition-colonization trade-off

The paper investigates coexistence in metacommunities under a competition-colonization trade-off, finding that half of species in a large pool typically coexist without saturation.

Coevolution of species colonization rates controls food-chain length in spatially structured food webs

The paper models how species colonization rates evolve in spatially structured food webs and shows that weaker competition-colonization trade-offs lead to longer food chains.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis genetic features associated with pulmonary tuberculosis severity

This study identifies Mtb genetic features linked to pulmonary tuberculosis severity using whole genome sequencing and genome-wide association analysis.

Within-host genetic micro-diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and the link with tuberculosis disease features

The paper shows that genetic diversity within Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from the same patient correlates with TB severity and is driven by adaptation to infection sites.

Joint species distributions reveal the combined effects of host plants, abiotic factors and species competition as drivers of species abundances in fruit flies

The paper uses joint species distribution modeling and network inference to show host plants are the main driver of fruit fly abundances, followed by climate factors and competition.

Once upon a time in the far south: Influence of local drivers and functional traits on plant invasion in the harsh sub-Antarctic islands

The paper investigates environmental and human factors influencing alien plant invasion in sub-Antarctic islands and identifies traits linked to invasiveness.

Assessing metacommunity processes through signatures in spatiotemporal turnover of community composition

This paper introduces a framework to analyze metacommunity dynamics using spatiotemporal turnover signatures and applies it to simulated and empirical datasets to show environmental filtering varies across space and time.

A unified model of species abundance, genetic diversity, and functional diversity revealsthe mechanisms structuring ecological communities

The paper introduces a mechanistic model integrating species abundance, genetic diversity, and functional diversity to infer ecological community assembly processes using tropical tree, arthropod, and gastropod communities.

Effects of variations in adaptation potential on invasion speeds and species ranges

The paper examines how adaptation potential affects species invasion speeds and geographical ranges using a re-analysis of a model by Kirkpatrick and Barton.