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Symposium 18: Efficient methods for dating evolutionary divergences
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Organizer: Qiqing Tao (Temple University)
Co-organizer: Beatriz Mello (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro)
Reliable divergence time estimates from different species, genes, and strains are crucial to decipher the micro- and macro-evolutionary temporal patterns. Ongoing advances in sequencing technologies have led to a fast expansion in the size of molecular datasets. This expansion necessitates the development of innovative and efficient methods to infer divergence times from genome-scale datasets that often scale to hundreds of species. However, the power and potential of these methods are not fully recognized. In this symposium, we will bring together the community to highlight studies of efficient dating methods, including the theoretical foundation of emerging computational efficient dating methods and tools, extensive evaluations of these methods using simulated and empirical datasets, and their new practical applications. Focus will be on the molecular dating analysis of phylogenomic data. This symposium will promote an open discussion on each method's strengths and weaknesses, providing practical guidelines for using these methods effectively.

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