A. Janke

Genomic analysis reveals limited hybridization among three giraffe species in Kenya

The paper analyzes genomes of three Kenyan giraffe species to assess hybridization, finding limited contemporary gene flow and historical ancestry exchange but overall genomic integrity.

Gene losses in the common vampire bat illuminate molecular adaptations to blood feeding

This study identifies gene losses in vampire bats linked to adaptations for blood feeding, including metabolic, physiological, and sensory changes.

Improving the chromosome-level genome assembly of the Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) in a university Master's course.

The paper improves the chromosome-level genome assembly of the Siamese fighting fish using long-read nanopore sequencing and HiC scaffolding, demonstrating educational application in a Master's course.

Limited Introgression Supports Division of Giraffe into Four Species

The paper analyzes genetic data from giraffe subspecies to show four distinct clades, supports their classification as separate species, and highlights conservation concerns.

Phylogenetic Conflict In Bears Identified By Automated Discovery Of Transposable Element Insertions In Low Coverage Genomes

The paper develops a pipeline called TeddyPi to detect transposable element insertions in bear genomes, revealing phylogenetic conflicts and enabling accurate species tree reconstruction.

Screening for the ancient polar bear mitochondrial genome reveals low integration of mitochondrial pseudogenes (numts) in bears

The paper screens the polar bear genome for mitochondrial pseudogenes (numts) and finds only 13 integrations, suggesting a low integration rate and loss of the original polar bear mitochondrial genome.

The evolutionary history of bears is shaped by gene flow across species

This study analyzes bear genomes to show that gene flow across species is common and not limited to closely related species, challenging traditional speciation models.