This week we will discuss a paper that estimates the phylogeny of closely related species (ursine bears) and deals with complexities caused by incomplete

As global leaders recognise the importance of a healthy environment for human prosperity, knowledge about flora and fauna is becoming more valuable and new

How  do organisms attain their specific form?

CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology is transforming the way in which molecular biology is conducted. Genetic modifications can now be achieved with greater

For discussion this week, let's discuss a recent paper on species delimitation and the phylogenetic species concept:

I have stumbled across a paper (Susoy et al 2016) that proclaims the novel discovery of “polyphenism” within species, in which multiple disparate phenotypes

Species on the Move International Conference

It’s been a while, 10+ years, since early and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) were able to share their discoveries, innovations and ideas at the Research

Species are often defined on the basis of reproductive isolation, but less well appreciated is that species can be reproductively isolated for some parts of the