2020
Phylogeography and population structure of the tsetse fly Glossina pallidipes in Kenya and the Serengeti ecosystem
Bateta R, Saarman NP, Okeyo WA, Dion K, Johnson T, Mireji PO, Okoth S, Malele I, Murilla G, Aksoy S, Caccone A. Phylogeography and population structure of the tsetse fly Glossina pallidipes in Kenya and the Serengeti ecosystem. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2020, 14: e0007855. PMID: 32092056, PMCID: PMC7058365, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007855.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Complex interplay of evolutionary forces shaping population genomic structure of invasive Aedes albopictus in southern Europe
Pichler V, Kotsakiozi P, Caputo B, Serini P, Caccone A, della Torre A. Complex interplay of evolutionary forces shaping population genomic structure of invasive Aedes albopictus in southern Europe. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2019, 13: e0007554. PMID: 31437154, PMCID: PMC6705758, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007554.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDouble digest Restriction-site Associated DNAHistorical contextMultiple independent invasionsSouth East AsiaRestriction-site Associated DNAPopulation genomic structureInvasive Aedes albopictusInvasion historyWorldwide expansionSouthern EuropeFirst countryHistoryAnimal invasionsItalyEuropeAlbaniaSuccessful historyRecent invasionMigration patternsHuman arbovirusesComplex interplayMultiple geographic locationsIndependent invasionsColonistsInvasive range
2018
Urban rat races: spatial population genomics of brown rats (Rattus norvegicus) compared across multiple cities
Combs M, Byers K, Ghersi B, Blum M, Caccone A, Costa F, Himsworth C, Richardson J, Munshi-South J. Urban rat races: spatial population genomics of brown rats (Rattus norvegicus) compared across multiple cities. Proceedings Of The Royal Society B 2018, 285: 20180245. PMID: 29875297, PMCID: PMC6015871, DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2018.0245.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGene flowGenome-wide single nucleotide polymorphismsSpatial population genomicsGenome-wide diversityShortest distance classesGenerality of predictionsPopulation genomicsGenetic discontinuityLimited dispersalNeutral evolutionSingle nucleotide polymorphismsMultiple speciesPest managementSame speciesBrown ratsDifferent biomesDistance classesNucleotide polymorphismsAnimal movementSpeciesGenomicsMajor waterwaysCoancestryClustering analysisDispersal
2015
Mitochondrial DNA sequence divergence and diversity of Glossina fuscipes fuscipes in the Lake Victoria basin of Uganda: implications for control
Kato AB, Hyseni C, Okedi LM, Ouma JO, Aksoy S, Caccone A, Masembe C. Mitochondrial DNA sequence divergence and diversity of Glossina fuscipes fuscipes in the Lake Victoria basin of Uganda: implications for control. Parasites & Vectors 2015, 8: 385. PMID: 26197892, PMCID: PMC4511262, DOI: 10.1186/s13071-015-0984-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMicrosatellite loci dataDemographic historyGenetic differentiationMicrosatellite dataLoci dataMitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) cytochrome oxidase II geneGenetic variationMitochondrial DNA sequence divergenceCytochrome oxidase II geneWeak genetic differentiationDNA sequence divergenceLake Victoria basinGenetic structuringGene flowDemographic testsGenetic divergenceMtDNA dataSequence divergenceGenetic diversityGeographic distanceVictoria basinGenetic analysisSampling sitesMutation ratePopulation clusters
2013
Urban population genetics of slum‐dwelling rats (Rattus norvegicus) in Salvador, Brazil
Kajdacsi B, Costa F, Hyseni C, Porter F, Brown J, Rodrigues G, Farias H, Reis MG, Childs JE, Ko AI, Caccone A. Urban population genetics of slum‐dwelling rats (Rattus norvegicus) in Salvador, Brazil. Molecular Ecology 2013, 22: 5056-5070. PMID: 24118116, PMCID: PMC3864905, DOI: 10.1111/mec.12455.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenetic structurePopulation genetic structureComplex genetic structureSmall geographical distancesGene flowGenetic clustersGenetic diversityMicrosatellite lociPopulation geneticsUrban landscapeGenetic variationPopulation ecologyGenetic dataHeterogeneous urban landscapesDistinct sampling sitesGeographical distanceRodent control measuresRodent control strategiesZoonotic pathogensR. norvegicusSampling sitesSpatial connectivityRat populationsOvergrown vegetationBayesian analysisGlossina fuscipes populations provide insights for human African trypanosomiasis transmission in Uganda
Aksoy S, Caccone A, Galvani AP, Okedi LM. Glossina fuscipes populations provide insights for human African trypanosomiasis transmission in Uganda. Trends In Parasitology 2013, 29: 394-406. PMID: 23845311, PMCID: PMC3772539, DOI: 10.1016/j.pt.2013.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBiodiversityDNA, MitochondrialFemaleGene FlowGenetics, PopulationHost-Pathogen InteractionsHumansInsect VectorsMaleMicrobiotaMicrosatellite RepeatsPest Control, BiologicalSymbiosisTrypanosoma brucei gambienseTrypanosoma brucei rhodesienseTrypanosomiasis, AfricanTsetse FliesUgandaConceptsOccurrence of polyandryGene flowPopulation geneticsPopulation structureGenetic applicationsHuman African trypanosomiasisMajor vectorMicrobiome compositionTsetse control programsTrypanosomiasis transmissionRecent spreadPotential rolePresent knowledgeGlossinaAfrican trypanosomiasisPolyandryHuman African trypanosomiasis transmissionInfection outcomesGeneticsFuscipesDiversityPopulation
2010
Population Genetic Structure of Aldabra Giant Tortoises
Balmer O, Ciofi C, Galbraith D, Swingland I, Zug G, Caccone A. Population Genetic Structure of Aldabra Giant Tortoises. Journal Of Heredity 2010, 102: 29-37. PMID: 20805288, DOI: 10.1093/jhered/esq096.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenetic structurePopulation structureGiant tortoisesMitochondrial DNA control region sequencesPopulation genetic structureSignificant population structureControl region sequencesAldabra giant tortoisePrevious ecological studiesAllopatric divergenceNuclear lociPopulation subdivisionHabitat variationMtDNA sequencesMicrosatellite lociPopulation geneticsUnsuitable habitatGenetic variabilityAllelic variationRegion sequencesEcological factorsTerrestrial ecosystemsPopulation dynamicsAldabra AtollGeographical barriersGenetic Differentiation between Marine Iguanas from Different Breeding Sites on the Island of Santa Fé (Galápagos Archipelago)
Lanterbecq D, Glaberman S, Vitousek M, Steinfartz S, Benavides E, Wikelski M, Caccone A. Genetic Differentiation between Marine Iguanas from Different Breeding Sites on the Island of Santa Fé (Galápagos Archipelago). Journal Of Heredity 2010, 101: 663-675. PMID: 20538757, DOI: 10.1093/jhered/esq067.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMarine iguanasGenetic diversitySex-biased dispersalMitochondrial control regionMitochondrial DNA markersGalápagos marine iguanasSanta FéDifferent breeding sitesSouthern sitesGenetic differentiationEvolutionary signalGenetic structureMicrosatellite lociDNA markersControl regionGenetic variationGenetic patternsBreeding sitesLittle differentiationBase pairsNeighboring islandsIguanasDiversitySampling sitesDifferentiationPhylogeography and Population Structure of Glossina fuscipes fuscipes in Uganda: Implications for Control of Tsetse
Beadell JS, Hyseni C, Abila PP, Azabo R, Enyaru JC, Ouma JO, Mohammed YO, Okedi LM, Aksoy S, Caccone A. Phylogeography and Population Structure of Glossina fuscipes fuscipes in Uganda: Implications for Control of Tsetse. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2010, 4: e636. PMID: 20300518, PMCID: PMC2838784, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0000636.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGene flowPopulation structureLarge-scale genetic structureDivergent mitochondrial lineagesCurrent gene flowScale genetic structureBayesian assignment testsLittle gene flowHistorical colonization eventsZone of contactSouthern lineagesMitochondrial lineagesAssignment testsGenetic structureArea-wide controlMainland populationsColonization eventsMicrosatellite dataPopulation geneticsPhylogeographic analysisRiverine speciesIsland populationsAppropriate geographical scaleGenetic analysisMicrosatellite structure
2009
Progressive colonization and restricted gene flow shape island-dependent population structure in Galápagos marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)
Steinfartz S, Glaberman S, Lanterbecq D, Russello M, Rosa S, Hanley T, Marquez C, Snell H, Snell H, Gentile G, Dell'Olmo G, Powell A, Caccone A. Progressive colonization and restricted gene flow shape island-dependent population structure in Galápagos marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus). BMC Ecology And Evolution 2009, 9: 297. PMID: 20028547, PMCID: PMC2807874, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2148-9-297.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComplete mitochondrial control regionMarine iguanasGene flowPopulation structureMarine iguana populationsHistorical gene flowNuclear gene flowMicrosatellite genetic diversityStrong genetic differentiationMale-biased dispersalMitochondrial control regionRecent population expansionBayesian cluster analysisGalápagos marine iguanasHaplotype distribution patternsDistinct genetic clustersPast genetic studiesGenetic differentiationWestern islandsFST estimatesIguana populationsFounder eventsFST analysisDifferent inheritance patternsGenetic clustersIn situ population structure and ex situ representation of the endangered Amur tiger
HENRY P, MIQUELLE D, SUGIMOTO T, McCULLOUGH D, CACCONE A, RUSSELLO M. In situ population structure and ex situ representation of the endangered Amur tiger. Molecular Ecology 2009, 18: 3173-3184. PMID: 19555412, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-294x.2009.04266.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGenetic variationPopulation genetic variationRecent population bottleneckPopulation genetic structurePotential gene flowEffective population sizeAmur tigersPostglacial colonizationWild tiger populationsGene flowGenetic structurePopulation bottlenecksNative rangeWild populationsDemographic historyGenetic diversityCaptive populationsPopulation structureDemographic contractionGene variantsHistorical contractionGenetic signaturesEcological connectivityPopulation sizeTiger populations
2007
Cryptic biodiversity in a changing world
Beheregaray L, Caccone A. Cryptic biodiversity in a changing world. BMC Biology 2007, 6: 9. PMID: 18177504, PMCID: PMC2373901, DOI: 10.1186/jbiol60.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
Phylogeographic History and Gene Flow Among Giant Galápagos Tortoises on Southern Isabela Island
Ciofi C, Wilson GA, Beheregaray LB, Marquez C, Gibbs JP, Tapia W, Snell HL, Caccone A, Powell JR. Phylogeographic History and Gene Flow Among Giant Galápagos Tortoises on Southern Isabela Island. Genetics 2006, 172: 1727-1744. PMID: 16387883, PMCID: PMC1456292, DOI: 10.1534/genetics.105.047860.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDispersal eventsMitochondrial DNA control region sequencesGalápagos giant tortoisesLimited dispersal abilityRecent dispersal eventsControl region sequencesGiant Galápagos tortoisesMultilocus genotyping methodsLand bridge formationMovement of organismsEffects of vicarianceRapid population declineIslands of IsabelaLineage sortingClade analysisPhylogeographic historyGene flowDispersal abilityGenetic divergenceGalápagos tortoisesMicrosatellite lociPhylogeographic inferenceSouthern Isabela IslandTaxonomic distinctionGiant tortoises