Riutort’s Lab

No us ho perdeu, inscriviu-vos ja al 2on Congrés de la Iniciativa Catalana per l’#EarthBiogenomeProject!
@geneticsub.bsky.social @irbio-ub.bsky.social

La hibridació entre espècies ha estat decisiva per a la supervivència de l’ocell marí més amenaçat d’Europa

🧬A recent PNAS study reveals that the hybridization between the Balearic shearwater (Puffinus mauretanicus) and the Mediterranean shearwater (Puffinus yelkouan) has been key to maintain the genetic diversity and evolutionary capacity of this critically endangered seabird 1/2
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🧬 Aquest estudi liderat per @geneticsub.bsky.social @irbio-ub.bsky.social, ha estat possible gràcies al 1r #referencegenome seqüenciat en el marc del CBP
@riutortlab.bsky.social @jrozasub.bsky.social

💪 Al CBP seguirem treballant per posar la genòmica al servei de la biodiversitat.

Don’t miss this paper by @jrozasub.bsky.social group, with interesting findings on genome size evolution on a 🕷️’s radiation on oceanic 🏝️
Moreover, they present the complete genome of Dysdera catalonica included in the @catbiogenoma.bsky.social
project
@irbio-ub.bsky.social @geneticsub.bsky.social

🪶 Nova publicació a @pnas.org: l'hibridació de la baldriga balear amb la baldriga mediterrània ha estat decisiva per mantenir la diversitat genètica i reduir el risc d’extinció.
@giaranega.bsky.social

👉 www.biogenoma.cat/la-hibridaci...

A third paper comes out. I want to stress that sequencing and annnotating the complete genome of the Balearic shearwater, under the umbrella of the @catbiogenoma.bsky.social, has been key to develope this work. Showing how the efforts of the @ebpgenome.bsky.social will help biodiversity conservation

Unravelling the cryptic diversity of the low-dispersal land planarian Cephaloflexa bergi to elucidate diversification processes in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest Abstract. The terrestrial flatworm Cephaloflexa bergi (Tricladida: Platyhelminthes) is an excellent model for elucidating the evolutionary processes shapin

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We are eagerly waiting to see you back home at the @biologiaub.bsky.social faculty @ub.edu ! 🎉🎊

Unravelling the cryptic diversity of the low-dispersal land planarian Cephaloflexa bergi to elucidate diversification processes in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest Abstract. The terrestrial flatworm Cephaloflexa bergi (Tricladida: Platyhelminthes) is an excellent model for elucidating the evolutionary processes shapin

New paper out. Back to land planarians... We analyse the distribution of C. bergi in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Thanks to Marina, @riutortlab.bsky.social , Fernando, and Ricard. Paving the way to my new lab starting in few weeks and focusing on land planarians.
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Mixed, not stirred: Genomic data confirm the first case of interspecific hybridization in planarian triclads (Platyhelminthes: Tricladida) and raise questions about a possibly novel form of hybrid spe... Speciation is a complex process where many evolutionary forces interplay. The Mediterranean is acknowledged as one of the most relevant biodiverse are…

The second shows the first case of interspecific hybridisation of freshwater planarians using genomic data. The diversity of species on the island of Corsica is also shown to be higher than previously thought.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Unravelling the cryptic diversity of the low-dispersal land planarian Cephaloflexa bergi to elucidate diversification processes in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest Abstract. The terrestrial flatworm Cephaloflexa bergi (Tricladida: Platyhelminthes) is an excellent model for elucidating the evolutionary processes shapin

Two papers in a row. We are happy to share our two recent publications. One dealing with the cryptic biodiversity of a terrestrial planarian in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest:
doi.org/10.1093/zool.... @geneticsub.bsky.social @irbio-ub.bsky.social @martaalvarez.bsky.social
@zoojlinnsoc.bsky.social

Mothership of Dendrocoelum lacteum found today. We need some for our DNA barcoding shenanigans so I left my den for unexpected fieldwork today. Temperatures were rather hostile but worms are just fine. #WormWednesday 🌿 #invertebrate

The aim of this proposal is to place population genomic insights into a comparative framework to gain fundamental insights into the determinants of evolutionary outcomes. The project will work within LepEU, the European Lepidopteran Population Genomics Consortium (https://lepeu.github.io/). LepEU provides access to field samples from European populations of diverse species. Chromosome-scale reference genomes are provided by Project Psyche (https://www.projectpsyche.org/). Networking during the postdoc will be facilitated by participation in the 10kLepGenomes COST Action (https://10klepgenomes.eu/). Existing datasets await analysis, while additional samples need DNA extraction and submission for sequencing. Functional validation capability (CRISPR/Cas9 gene manipulations) is also available to test emergent hypotheses of allele-to-phenotype impacts. Personal research interests of the postdoc will be important to determine the exact project, as the project has a generous sequencing budget.

The successful applicant should have a PhD (obtained within 6 years of the application deadline) in a suitable subject area, such as evolutionary biology or population genomics. A strong interest in population genomics, local adaptation, comparative analyses, and experience working with genomic-scale data is essential. The candidate must have a documented publication record demonstrating relevant skills. Experience working with bioinformatic pipelines (e.g., Snakemake), or working with butterflies is welcome but not essential. The net salary is 28,000 SEK/month (~2,430 Euro, not subject to Swedish income tax) and comes directly from the Carl-Trygger Foundation stipend, which is paid out directly to the postdoc. Only PhD candidates acquired outside of the host department can apply. Currently, the lab of Prof. Wheat consists of 3 postdoctoral researchers, while the Dept. of Zoology provides a vibrant and excellent research environment of active, dynamic researchers. Applications should include: i) a succinct description of research interests and experience, detailing your contribution to any relevant publications (max 1 page), ii) why you are the ideal candidate for this position in the lab (max 1 page); iii) a CV including a list of publications, and iv) the name and contact information of two personal references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline of 23 August 2025. The project is planned to start on 1 October, but flexibility in the starting date can be provided for a suitable candidate. Please contact Prof. Wheat for additional information.

🚨Postdoc opportunity🚨: LepEU postdoc: comparative population genomics of European scale adaptation in butterflies

2 year, full-time PD in my group, Stockholm Univ.

Applications assed on rolling basis, deadline: 23 August 2025. Planned start 1 Oct.

Details:
christopherwheatlab.wordpress.com

How did evolution drive massive genome contraction during oceanic island colonization? A new paper from our lab.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

👏great and wonderful moments! Thanks @multicellgenome.bsky.social @martaalvarez.bsky.social and Jordi Paps for this long-lasting friendship.

🦈 @squalomio.bsky.social is unlocking the mysteries of sharks, rays, and skates through the power of genomics! 🧬✨

🔥 Check out this great preprint publication hot off the press! 🧬🔬 www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
#Squalomix #SharkGenomics #GenomeResearch #Biodiversity #MarineScience #EBP #Genomics

📅 Avui, #BiodiversityDay, posem el focus en un tresor invisible: la biodiversitat genòmica.
🧬Cada espècie amaga un genoma únic que ens ajuda a conservar-la i entendre el món viu.
🌿A @catbiogenoma.bsky.social treballem per seqüenciar la vida del nostre territori
#biodiversity #Genomics

🧬2n dia de WORKSHOP a la @uib.cat !

Generació de Genomes de Referència: Resolució de problemes en l’extracció d’ADN d’alt pes molecular i Hi-C

🙌Comencem la resolució de problemes pràctics: trouble shooting de hmw DNA extraction !

The balearic shearwater is one of these endangered species, its complete genome sequenced within the @catbiogenoma.bsky.social is demonstrating to be a great tool to deepen on its past history, predict its future and develop strategies to help it persist www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

📣 The @multicellgenome.bsky.social of @ibe-barcelona.bsky.social hosts the @embo.org‬ Workshop "Evolution and origins of multicellularity across the tree of life"🧬🦠✨

📆 9-11 October 2025
📍 Auditorium @prbb.org‬
⌛ Abstract submission: 1st June

👉https://meetings.embo.org/event/25-multicellularity

📢RECORDA!!

Del 20-22/05 tindran lloc a Palma de Mallorca aquestes dues activitats!

🧬Workshop temàtic: "Generació de genomes de referència: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

🦎II Trobada Interdisciplinària de Biodiversitat: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

✍️No oblidis inscriure't!

1/35 New paper out! @jamesTstroud and I dive into why long-term studies are crucial for understanding evolution. They reveal processes impossible to detect in short timescales and capture rare events that transform our understanding of evolutionary dynamics.

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Encara no t'has inscrit a la 🌱IIa Trobada Interdisciplinària de Biodiversitat⁉️

👉https://www.biogenoma.cat/el-centre-balear-de-biodiversitat-i-linstitut-de-biologia-evolutiva-impulsen-la-ii-trobada-interdisciplinaria-de-biodiversitat/

🧬 Vols aprofundir en les tècniques de Hi-C i extracció d'ADN HMW?

WORKSHOP dissenyat per oferir suport pràctic davant reptes en la generació de genomes de referència.

🗓️20-21/05
📍Palma de Mallorca
✍️Inscripció gratuïta
@uib.cat

ℹ️Més info: www.biogenoma.cat/workshop-tem...

🧬 Avui #DNADay recordem la importància dels genomes de referència: claus per entendre com funciona la vida i protegir la biodiversitat

Nou article al web 👉 biogenoma.cat/els-genomes-...
#Genòmica #Biodiversitat

Happy to announce the publication of our paper on Dugesia planarian species from Corsica and Sardinia that reports the first demonstrated case of hybridisation for this group using RADseq data @irbio-ub.bsky.social @geneticsub.bsky.social @molevolub.bsky.social
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Your research matters! Contribute to the future of #EvolutionaryBiology by submitting your Abstract to #ESEB2025.

🔬 Explore over 50 topics, including:
✅ #Evolution in all its aspects
✅ #Genetics & #Genomics
✅ New Frontiers and more!

📩 Submit now: eseb2025.com/call-for-abs...

Make sure you register now, only a few days left to get the early bird fee. And don't forget to send your abstract (submission deadline is 25 April 2025), this will be the finest venue to discuss your results with your peers!

Evolution and origins of multicellularity across the tree of life The study of the origins and evolution of multicellularity in different lineages has recently captured the attention of many research groups and is fueling the generation of numerous innovative resea…

The website for our EMBO workshop is live now. Don't miss this opportunity to join us in a meeting that aims gathering all experts working on multicellularity. We will welcome you in the nice Barcelona in October! @multicellgenome.bsky.social @prbb.org @embo.org meetings.embo.org/event/25-mul...

We are recruiting PhD student to work on genomics of seasonal camouflage in ptarmigan! There is still a week to apply!

#Genomics #PopGen #Evolution #Camouflage #Birds #PhDPosition #PhDStudent