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Missing parent of a deadly yeast pathogen found… in the sea!

The origin of pathogenic hybrids in the Candida clade was unknown. By sequencing environmental yeast samples isolated from warm seawater, we identify the missing parental lineage and suggest a potential environmental origin of hybrids with pathogenic potential.Published in Microbiology, Nov 2023. Springer Nature Research Communities, Post 2025

Digging into the past of olive trees

Common genetic admixture with wild populations shaped a continuous process of olive tree domestication.Published in Ecology & Evolution Oct 26, 2020. Springer Nature Research Communities, Post 2025