Hybridization has been recognized to play important roles in evolution, however studies of
the genetic consequence are still lagging behind in vertebrates due to the lack of …

Pheromones are chemical signals that facilitate communication between animals, and most
animals use pheromones for reproduction and other forms of social behavior. The …

The emergence of new species is driven by the establishment of mechanisms that limit gene
flow between populations. A major challenge is reconciling the theoretical and empirical …

Intra-and inter-sexual communications are vital to the survival and reproductive success of
animals. In species that cycle in and out of breeding or other physiological condition …

Low social status is an important predictor of disease susceptibility and mortality risk in
humans and other social mammals. These effects are thought to stem in part from …

Biologists since Darwin have been fascinated by the evolution of sexually selected
ornaments, particularly those that reduce viability. Uncovering the genetic architecture of …

Understanding the evolution of mate choice requires dissecting the mechanisms of female
preference, particularly how these differ among social contexts and preference phenotypes …

How phenotypic diversity originates and persists within populations are classic puzzles in
evolutionary biology. While balanced polymorphisms segregate within many species, it …

Mating preferences can show extreme variation within and among individuals even when
sensory inputs are conserved. This variation is a result of changes associated with …

Behavioural plasticity is a major driver in the early stages of adaptation, but its effects in
mediating evolution remain elusive because behavioural plasticity itself can evolve. In this …