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We are a cyanobacterial evolution research lab, part of the Department of Botany, Palacký University Olomouc. In our lab, we seek drivers of the species emergence in microbes focusing on cyanobacteria and algae. We explore global biogeographical patterns, population diversity, divergence, selection, adaptation, and gene flow. We apply a multifaceted approach, which includes population genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, and phenomics. Furthermore, we survey cyanobacteria soils around the globe, which brings new insights into the taxonomy and diversity of cyanobacteria. Population-level sampling is helping us to develop the application of population genomics to taxonomy of cyanobacteria.
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Recent news
New paper alert!
New paper alert!
May 18, 2025
Our new review explores how cyanobacterial herbarium specimens can open a unique window into the past. These preserved collections can help uncover hidden cyanobacterial diversity, clarify evolutionary relationships, resolve taxonomic questions, and trace how communities and cyanotoxins have changed over time in response to global environmental change. Read the full paper here.
New paper alert!
New paper alert!
March 19, 2025
Our new paper revises the cyanobacterial genus Microcoleus using population and herbarium genomics. We reveal unexpectedly high diversity, clarify the identity of the type species M. vaginatus using genomic data, and describe 10 new species. The study also provides a stronger framework for understanding species boundaries in an ecologically important group of terrestrial cyanobacteria. Check the paper here.
We are on Instagram!
We are on Instagram!
February 10, 2025
We are excited to share that we have launched an Instagram page to share research updates, lab activities, and upcoming announcements. We will post brief insights into ongoing projects, new results, conference moments, and day-to-day life in the lab. Follow along and stay connected: @cyano_pal
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