M. Espeland

Phylogenomics recovers multiple origins of portable case-making in caddisflies (Insecta: Trichoptera), the world's most common underwater architects

This study uses phylogenomic data to reconstruct the evolutionary history of caddisflies, finding that portable case-making evolved independently in three lineages.

One Method to Sequence Them All? Comparison between Whole-Genome Sequencing (WGS) and Target Enrichment (TE) of museum specimens from the moth families Epicopeiidae and Sematuridae (Lepidoptera)

This study compares whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and target enrichment (TE) methods for sequencing degraded DNA from museum moth specimens, finding WGS recovers more data and supports phylogenetic relationships.

Patterns of speciation in a parapatric pair of Saturnia moths as revealed by Target Capture

This study uses target capture and mtDNA sequencing to resolve the phylogenetic relationships and taxonomy of two parapatric Saturnia moth species, revealing mitonuclear discordance and past introgression.

Species Delimitation Under Allopatry: Genomic Divergences Within and Across Continents in Lepidoptera

This study examines genomic divergence in allopatric lepidopteran species across continents, finding that DNA barcodes often align with nuclear markers but highlight the need for universal genetic loci to improve species delimitation.

Diversification is correlated with temperature in white and sulfur butterflies

This study links temperature stability and cool seasonal maxima to higher diversification rates in Pieridae butterflies, using a comprehensive phylogeny and distribution data.

Genetic, Clinical Underpinnings of Brain Change Along Two Neuroanatomical Dimensions of Clinically-defined Alzheimer's Disease

This study identifies two brain atrophy dimensions in Alzheimer's disease using Surreal-GAN and links them to genetic and clinical factors, revealing distinct pathological mechanisms.

Delimiting Continuity: Comparison of Target Enrichment and ddRAD for Delineating Admixing Parapatric Melitaea Butterflies

This study compares target enrichment and ddRAD sequencing in parapatric Melitaea butterflies, finding congruent phylogenetic results and recommending consistent classification of parapatric taxa.