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Explore the intersection of phylogenetics and population genetics through this 50-minute conference talk that examines incomplete lineage sorting and its implications for evolutionary analysis. Delve into the multispecies coalescent theory and understand how gene tree discordance affects phylogenetic inference, drawing from foundational research on the relationships between gene trees and species trees. Learn about cutting-edge methodological advances including CASTER, a novel approach for direct species tree inference from whole-genome alignments, and examine real-world applications through complex evolutionary studies such as the comprehensive analysis of avian evolution using family-level genomes. Gain insights into how population genetic processes influence phylogenetic reconstruction and discover how modern computational approaches are addressing the challenges posed by incomplete lineage sorting in large-scale genomic datasets.
