EVOLTREE seminar now available on YouTube: Mapping adaptive genetic variation in non-model species
Watch the recording of Professor Rasmus Nielsen’s EVOLTREE seminar on mapping adaptive genetic variation, exploring evolution, genomics, and insights into adaptation across non-model species worldwide.
The recording of Professor Rasmus Nielsen's talk from the EVOLTREE Online Seminar Series Spring 2026 is now available on YouTube. Held on 8 April 2026, the seminar, Mapping adaptive genetic variation in non-model species, explores how genomic tools can reveal mechanisms of adaptation across species.
Prof. Nielsen, a leading evolutionary biologist and Professor of Integrative Biology and Statistics at the University of California, Berkeley, presents cutting-edge research at the intersection of evolutionary theory, population genetics, and statistical genomics. His work has significantly advanced the understanding of natural selection, including studies on human adaptation to high-altitude environments and ancient interbreeding with Neanderthals and Denisovans. In this seminar, he explores approaches to identifying adaptive genetic variation beyond traditional model organisms, highlighting the importance of integrating computational methods with biological perspectives. The session provides valuable perspectives for researchers and practitioners working on biodiversity, conservation, and evolutionary genomics.
