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Andrew D. Sweet Data-verified
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Assistant Professor
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22 h-index
96 pubs
1,350 cited
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Biography and Research Information
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Andrew D. Sweet's research investigates the evolutionary history and diversification of parasites, particularly lice, in relation to their hosts. His work employs molecular phylogenetics and genomics to reconstruct evolutionary relationships and understand the factors driving host specificity and adaptation. Sweet has explored the impact of host dispersal on parasite evolution, using examples such as pigeons and doves to illustrate how host movement can create new ecological opportunities for parasites.
His research also delves into the intricacies of mitochondrial genome evolution, specifically the phenomenon of fragmentation and its correlation with increased rates of molecular evolution. This includes the recovery and analysis of ancient DNA from environmental samples like packrat middens. Sweet is the Principal Investigator on a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant totaling $496,624, focused on unraveling the phylogenetic and evolutionary patterns of fragmented mitochondrial genomes in parasitic lice. His work also extends to studying inbreeding patterns and population structure in louse populations, including those of endangered species.
With a publication record of 95 papers and 1,332 citations, Sweet is recognized as a highly cited researcher. He collaborates with colleagues at Arkansas State University, including Than J. Boves, Asela Wijeratne, Paige Brewer, and Alexander J. Worm, with whom he has co-authored multiple publications. He also maintains an active lab website to showcase his group's research.
Metrics
- h-index: 22
- Publications: 96
- Citations: 1,350
Selected Publications
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The Complete Genome Sequences of 11 Species of Kingbirds (Tyrannus, Tyrannidae, Passeriformes) (2025)
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Phylogeography of <i>Pennella</i> (Copepoda: Siphonostomatoida: Pennellidae) indicates interoceanic dispersal mediated by cetacean and fish hosts (2025)
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Phylogenomics reveals the timescale of diversification in Amblycera (2025)
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Repeated Successful Nest Sharing and Cooperation Between Western Kingbirds (<i>Tyrannus verticalis</i>) and a Female Western Kingbird × Scissor‐Tailed Flycatcher (<i>T. forficatus</i>) Hybrid (2025)
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Cospeciation (2024)
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The Complete Genome Sequence of Splendidofilaria pectoralis (Onchocercidae, Rhabditida, Chromadorea, Nematoda) (2024)
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Repeated Successful Nest Sharing and Cooperation between Western Kingbirds (Tyrannus verticalis) and a Female Western Kingbird x Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (T. forficatus) Hybrid (2024)
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New State Record of Phytomyza Ditmani Kulp (Diptera: Agromyzidae) in Arkansas (2024)
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Biogeographic History of Pigeons and Doves Drives the Origin and Diversification of Their Parasitic Body Lice (2024)
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Purifying selection drove the adaptation of mitochondrial genes along with correlation of gene rearrangements and evolutionary rates in two subfamilies of Whitefly (Insecta: Hemiptera) (2024)
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Mitochondrial genome fragmentation is correlated with increased rates of molecular evolution (2024)
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Genomic data reveal unexpected relatedness between a brown female Eastern Bluebird and her brood (2024)
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Origin and diversification of a globally distributed group of parasitic feather lice (2024)
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Biogeographic influences on the evolution and historical dispersal of the Australo‐Pacific Dacini fruit flies (Tephritidae: Dacinae) (2023)
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Novel insights into symbiont population structure: Globe‐trotting avian feather mites contradict the specialist–generalist variation hypothesis (2023)
Federal Grants 1 $496,624 total
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Kevin P. Johnson
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (US)
12 shared publications
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and doves generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites
- Independent evolution of highly variable, fragmented mitogenomes of parasitic lice
- High levels of inbreeding with spatial and host‐associated structure in lice of an endangered freshwater seal
- Draft genome assemblies of the avian louse <i>Brueelia nebulosa</i> and its associates using long-read sequencing from an individual specimen
- Mitochondrial genome fragmentation is correlated with increased rates of molecular evolution
Showing 5 of 12 shared publications
Than J. Boves
Arkansas State University
7 shared publications
In database
- Dispersal-Limited Symbionts Exhibit Unexpectedly Wide Variation in Host Specificity
- Novel insights into symbiont population structure: Globe‐trotting avian feather mites contradict the specialist–generalist variation hypothesis
- Population genomics of avian feather mites with contrasting host specificities
- Host specificity varies widely in dispersal-limited symbionts
- Repeated Successful Nest Sharing and Cooperation between Western Kingbirds (Tyrannus verticalis) and a Female Western Kingbird x Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (T. forficatus) Hybrid
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Jorge Doña
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (US)
5 shared publications
- Mitochondrial genome fragmentation is correlated with increased rates of molecular evolution
- Biogeographic History of Pigeons and Doves Drives the Origin and Diversification of Their Parasitic Body Lice
- Phylogenomics reveals the timescale of diversification in Amblycera
- Mitochondrial genome fragmentation is correlated with increased rates of molecular evolution
- Origin and diversification of a globally distributed group of parasitic feather lice
Stephen L. Cameron
Purdue University West Lafayette (US)
4 shared publications
- A comprehensive phylogeny helps clarify the evolutionary history of host breadth and lure response in the Australian Dacini fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae)
- Independent evolution of highly variable, fragmented mitogenomes of parasitic lice
- Draft genome assemblies of the avian louse <i>Brueelia nebulosa</i> and its associates using long-read sequencing from an individual specimen
- Biogeographic influences on the evolution and historical dispersal of the Australo‐Pacific Dacini fruit flies (Tephritidae: Dacinae)
Alix E. Matthews
Arkansas Biosciences Institute (US)
4 shared publications
- Dispersal-Limited Symbionts Exhibit Unexpectedly Wide Variation in Host Specificity
- Novel insights into symbiont population structure: Globe‐trotting avian feather mites contradict the specialist–generalist variation hypothesis
- Population genomics of avian feather mites with contrasting host specificities
- Host specificity varies widely in dispersal-limited symbionts
Asela Wijeratne
Arkansas State University
4 shared publications
In database
- Dispersal-Limited Symbionts Exhibit Unexpectedly Wide Variation in Host Specificity
- Novel insights into symbiont population structure: Globe‐trotting avian feather mites contradict the specialist–generalist variation hypothesis
- Population genomics of avian feather mites with contrasting host specificities
- Host specificity varies widely in dispersal-limited symbionts
Paige Brewer
4 shared publications
In database
- Prevalence and diversity of parasitic bird lice (Insecta: Psocodea) in northeast Arkansas
- Rstudio prevalence analysis
- Phylogeny treefiles
- Phylogeny alignment files
Alexander J. Worm
Arkansas State University
4 shared publications
In database
- Genomic data reveal unexpected relatedness between a brown female Eastern Bluebird and her brood
- Repeated Successful Nest Sharing and Cooperation between Western Kingbirds (Tyrannus verticalis) and a Female Western Kingbird x Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (T. forficatus) Hybrid
- Repeated Successful Nest Sharing and Cooperation Between Western Kingbirds (<i>Tyrannus verticalis</i>) and a Female Western Kingbird × Scissor‐Tailed Flycatcher (<i>T. forficatus</i>) Hybrid
- The Complete Genome Sequences of 11 Species of Kingbirds (Tyrannus, Tyrannidae, Passeriformes)
Nam Nguyen
3 shared publications
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and doves generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and doves generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and dove generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites.
Julie M. Allen
3 shared publications
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and doves generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and doves generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and dove generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites.
Kyle B. Vo
3 shared publications
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and doves generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and doves generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and dove generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites.
Dale H. Clayton
3 shared publications
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and doves generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and doves generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and dove generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites.
Sarah E. Bush
3 shared publications
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and doves generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and doves generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and dove generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites.
Michael D. Shapiro
3 shared publications
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and doves generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and doves generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites
- Long-distance dispersal of pigeons and dove generated new ecological opportunities for host-switching and adaptive radiation by their parasites.
Tomáš Najer
Illinois Archaeological Survey (US)
3 shared publications
- Mitochondrial genome fragmentation is correlated with increased rates of molecular evolution
- Phylogenomics reveals the timescale of diversification in Amblycera
- Mitochondrial genome fragmentation is correlated with increased rates of molecular evolution
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