This work was led by former MSc student João Souto, with @joao-pedro-marques.bsky.social @meloferreiraj.bsky.social and co-authors!

Using whole genomes, we detected introgression from three species - L. granatensis, L. timidus, and L. europaeus - into the broom hare. Some of it was likely layered across past hybridization events!

These are the genomic echoes of hares' Pleistocene history.

#genomics #Lepus #Iberia #evolution

We focus on:
👉 understanding how populations responded to past climate shifts & might adapt to current climate change
👉 studying the genetics & evolution of key adaptations
👉 using genomics to design biodiversity applications for conservation
👉 clariyfing species evolution & systematics