[PDF][PDF] Multi-locus analyses reveal four giraffe species instead of one
J Fennessy, T Bidon, F Reuss, V Kumar, P Elkan… - Current Biology, 2016 - cell.com
Traditionally, one giraffe species and up to eleven subspecies have been recognized [1];
however, nine subspecies are commonly accepted [2]. Even after a century of research, the …
however, nine subspecies are commonly accepted [2]. Even after a century of research, the …
[HTML][HTML] The evolutionary history of bears is characterized by gene flow across species
Bears are iconic mammals with a complex evolutionary history. Natural bear hybrids and
studies of few nuclear genes indicate that gene flow among bears may be more common than …
studies of few nuclear genes indicate that gene flow among bears may be more common than …
Bears in a forest of gene trees: phylogenetic inference is complicated by incomplete lineage sorting and gene flow
VE Kutschera, T Bidon, F Hailer, JL Rodi… - Molecular biology …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Ursine bears are a mammalian subfamily that comprises six morphologically and ecologically
distinct extant species. Previous phylogenetic analyses of concatenated nuclear genes …
distinct extant species. Previous phylogenetic analyses of concatenated nuclear genes …
Brown and polar bear Y chromosomes reveal extensive male-biased gene flow within brother lineages
Brown and polar bears have become prominent examples in phylogeography, but previous
phylogeographic studies relied largely on maternally inherited mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) …
phylogeographic studies relied largely on maternally inherited mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) …
[HTML][HTML] Mitochondrial sequences reveal a clear separation between Angolan and South African giraffe along a cryptic rift valley
F Bock, J Fennessy, T Bidon, A Tutchings… - BMC evolutionary …, 2014 - Springer
Background The current taxonomy of the African giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is primarily
based on pelage pattern and geographic distribution, and nine subspecies are currently …
based on pelage pattern and geographic distribution, and nine subspecies are currently …
Genome-wide search identifies 1.9 Mb from the polar bear Y chromosome for evolutionary analyses
T Bidon, N Schreck, F Hailer… - Genome Biology and …, 2015 - academic.oup.com
The male-inherited Y chromosome is the major haploid fraction of the mammalian genome,
rendering Y-linked sequences an indispensable resource for evolutionary research. However…
rendering Y-linked sequences an indispensable resource for evolutionary research. However…
A sensitive and specific multiplex PCR approach for sex identification of ursine and tremarctine bears suitable for non‐invasive samples
T Bidon, C Frosch, HG Eiken… - Molecular Ecology …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
We report a new approach for molecular sex identification of extant U rsinae and T remarctinae
bears. Two Y‐specific fragments (SMCY and 318.2) and one X‐specific fragment (ZFX) …
bears. Two Y‐specific fragments (SMCY and 318.2) and one X‐specific fragment (ZFX) …
[HTML][HTML] The transmembrane domains of TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) receptors 1 and 2 co-regulate apoptotic signaling capacity
S Neumann, T Bidon, M Branschädel… - 2012 - journals.plos.org
TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
ligand family that exerts its apoptotic activity in human cells by binding to two …
ligand family that exerts its apoptotic activity in human cells by binding to two …
High genetic variability of vagrant polar bears illustrates importance of population connectivity in fragmented sea ice habitats
…, C Frosch, A Janke, K Skírnisson, T Bidon… - Animal …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Projections by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) and sea ice forecasts
suggest that Arctic sea ice will decline markedly in coming decades. Expected effects on …
suggest that Arctic sea ice will decline markedly in coming decades. Expected effects on …
The evolutionary history of bears is shaped by gene flow across species
Bears are iconic mammals with a complex evolutionary history. Natural bear hybrids and
studies of few nuclear genes indicate that gene flow among bears may be more common than …
studies of few nuclear genes indicate that gene flow among bears may be more common than …