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tag drosophila ecology genetics genomics evolution
Genome Spotlight: Edith’s Checkerspot Butterfly (
Euphydryas editha
)
Christie Wilcox, PhD
| Aug 25, 2022
| 3 min read
A high-quality genome sequence for this versatile insect will likely aid eco-evolutionary research.
Adapting with a Little Help from Jumping Genes
Christie Wilcox, PhD
| Jan 17, 2022
| 10+ min read
Long lambasted as junk DNA or genomic parasites, transposable elements turn out to be contributors to adaptation.
Genome Spotlight: C-fern (
Ceratopteris richardii
)
Christie Wilcox, PhD
| Sep 22, 2022
| 5 min read
Sequences for the model organism and two of its kin reveal how these plants got their oversized genomes.
Burgers and Flies
Megan Scudellari
| May 1, 2012
| 9 min read
Inspired by Darwin, Mohamed Noor has uncovered the molecular dance by which a single species becomes two.
Fruit Flies Evolve in Time with the Seasons: Study
Natalia Mesa, PhD
| Mar 17, 2022
| 5 min read
Researchers find that evolution can operate on extraordinarily fast timescales.
Genome Spotlight: Desert Locust (
Schistocerca gregaria
)
Christie Wilcox, PhD
| Jul 21, 2022
| 4 min read
A chromosome-scale genome sequence for this infamous agricultural pest could help mitigate its plagues.
Genome Spotlight: Black Abalone (
Haliotis cracherodii
)
Christie Wilcox, PhD
| Jun 23, 2022
| 3 min read
The researchers who constructed the first reference genome for this critically endangered mollusk say it will assist restoration efforts.
Genome Spotlight: Mandarinfish (
Synchiropus splendidus
)
Christie Wilcox, PhD
| Oct 28, 2021
| 3 min read
The high-quality genome sequence sheds light on the colorful nature of these popular aquarium fish.
Week in Review: January 20–24
Tracy Vence
| Jan 23, 2014
| 3 min read
Mistimed sleep disrupts human transcriptome; canine tumor genome; de novo
Drosophila
genes; UVA light lowers blood pressure; aquatic microfauna fight frog-killing fungus
Horizontal Gene Transfer Happens More Often Than Anyone Thought
Christie Wilcox, PhD
| Jul 5, 2022
| 10+ min read
DNA passed to and from all kinds of organisms, even across kingdoms, has helped shape the tree of life, to a large and undisputed degree in microbes and also unexpectedly in multicellular fungi, plants, and animals.
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