On the impact of incomplete taxon sampling on the relative timing of gene transfer events

by Mois ès Bernabeu, Saioa Manzano-Morales, Toni Gabaldón

A recent study questioned the use of branch length methods to assess the relative timing of horizontal gene transfers because of the effects of so-called “ghost” lineages. This Formal Comment discusses key considerations regarding the potential effect of missing lineages when assessing relative timing of evolutionary events.

Source: PLoS Biology: Archived Table of Contents - March 18, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Mois ès Bernabeu Source Type: research