2017
Multiple evolutionary origins of Trypanosoma evansi in Kenya
Kamidi CM, Saarman NP, Dion K, Mireji PO, Ouma C, Murilla G, Aksoy S, Schnaufer A, Caccone A. Multiple evolutionary origins of Trypanosoma evansi in Kenya. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2017, 11: e0005895. PMID: 28880965, PMCID: PMC5605091, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005895.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT. brucei strainsDifferent genetic backgroundsEvolutionary originGenetic diversityBrucei strainsMultiple evolutionary originsGenetic backgroundTsetse fly vectorT. evansiLethal human diseaseIndependent originsPolymorphic microsatellitesT. bruceiEvansi isolatesGenetic unitsHuman diseasesObligate linkBruceiEvansi strainsT. brucei bruceiTsetse fliesFly vectorsFliesDiversityBrucei brucei
2016
Babesia microti from humans and ticks hold a genomic signature of strong population structure in the United States
Carpi G, Walter KS, Mamoun CB, Krause PJ, Kitchen A, Lepore TJ, Dwivedi A, Cornillot E, Caccone A, Diuk-Wasser MA. Babesia microti from humans and ticks hold a genomic signature of strong population structure in the United States. BMC Genomics 2016, 17: 888. PMID: 27821055, PMCID: PMC5100190, DOI: 10.1186/s12864-016-3225-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStrong population structurePopulation structureGenome-wide diversityDifferentiated genetic clustersRecent population expansionB. microti samplesTick-borne apicomplexan parasiteB. microtiNortheastern USAGene flowEvolutionary originApicomplexan parasitesApicoplast genomeGenetic clustersGenomic variationPopulation expansionGeographic rangeRange expansionGenomic signaturesCurrent diversityHuman-derived samplesInfectious phenotypeTick vectorCapture strategyDiversity
2007
Independent evolutionary origins of landlocked alewife populations and rapid parallel evolution of phenotypic traits
PALKOVACS E, DION K, POST D, CACCONE A. Independent evolutionary origins of landlocked alewife populations and rapid parallel evolution of phenotypic traits. Molecular Ecology 2007, 17: 582-597. PMID: 18179439, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-294x.2007.03593.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLandlocked populationsAnadromous populationsAlewife populationSmaller adult body sizeRapid parallel evolutionLife history divergenceFreshwater ancestorsIndependent evolutionary originsDivergence time estimatesLife-history variantsGill raker spacingMicrosatellite mutation ratesMtDNA control regionAdult body sizeRate of evolutionSmall prey itemsAnadromous ancestorsForaging traitsPopulation divergenceAllele frequency dataDivergence timesEvolutionary ratesMicrosatellite dataAnadromous formEvolutionary originLineage identification of Galápagos tortoises in captivity worldwide
Russello M, Hyseni C, Gibbs J, Cruz S, Marquez C, Tapia W, Velensky P, Powell J, Caccone A. Lineage identification of Galápagos tortoises in captivity worldwide. Animal Conservation 2007, 10: 304-311. DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-1795.2007.00113.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMitochondrial DNA control region sequencesGenetic dataPopulation allele frequency dataCaptive population managementControl region sequencesMicrosatellite genotype dataPopulation genetic dataConservation valueConservation strategiesLonesome GeorgeCaptive breedingExtant populationsAllele frequency dataMtDNA haplotypesRobust populationEvolutionary originGalápagos tortoisesHybrid originPopulation managementMuseum specimensMtDNA analysisGeochelone nigraRegion sequencesMolecular approachesNovel haplotypes
2003
The origin of captive Galápagos tortoises based on DNA analysis: implications for the management of natural populations
Burns C, Ciofi C, Beheregaray L, Fritts T, Gibbs J, Márquez C, Milinkovitch M, Powell J, Caccone A. The origin of captive Galápagos tortoises based on DNA analysis: implications for the management of natural populations. Animal Conservation 2003, 6: 329-337. DOI: 10.1017/s1367943003003408.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNatural populationsMtDNA haplotypesCaptive individualsMtDNA control region haplotypesDistinct mtDNA haplotypesControl region haplotypesMultilocus microsatellite genotypesCaptive breeding programsSpecies management plansNumber of breedersLonesome GeorgeCharles Darwin Research StationCR haplotypesEvolutionary originGalápagos tortoisesIsland populationsMicrosatellite genotypesRegion haplotypesGiant tortoisesGalápagos IslandsGalápagos ArchipelagoGeographic originMolecular techniquesHaplotypesCaptive tortoises
2002
The evolutionary origin of Indian Ocean tortoises (Dipsochelys)
Palkovacs E, Gerlach J, Caccone A. The evolutionary origin of Indian Ocean tortoises (Dipsochelys). Molecular Phylogenetics And Evolution 2002, 24: 216-227. PMID: 12144758, DOI: 10.1016/s1055-7903(02)00211-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWestern Indian Ocean islandsGiant tortoisesIndian Ocean islandsIndian Ocean giant tortoisesIndian OceanCyt b geneDNA substitution ratesOcean islandsShort generation timeSmall body sizeSource of colonizationMalagasy lineagesEvolutionary originWestern Indian OceanWild populationsMitochondrial DNAPhylogenetic analysisSequence evolutionB geneSubstitution ratesBody sizeOcean currentsEast coastGeneration timeTortoises