Digest: Demographic inferences accounting for selection at linked sites

Demographic inference

ABC

Linked selection

Gene flow

Secondary contact

Authors

Affiliation

Simon, A.*

* Co-first authors

Duranton, M.*

* Co-first authors

Doi

https://doi.org/10.1111/evo.13504

Citation (APA 7)

Simon, A., & Duranton, M. (2018). Digest: Demographic inferences accounting for selection at linked sites. Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1111/evo.13504

Abstract

Complex demography and selection at linked sites can generate spurious signatures of divergent selection. Unfortunately, many attempts at demographic inference consider overly simple models and neglect the effect of selection at linked sites. In this issue, Rougemont and Bernatchez (2018) applied an approximate Bayesian computation (ABC) framework that accounts for indirect selection to reveal a complex history of secondary contacts in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) that might explain a high rate of latitudinal clines in this species.