A. Riesgo

The archaeal class Nitrososphaeria is a key player of the reproductive microbiome in sponges during gametogenesis

This study investigates microbial changes in sponge reproductive stages, finding that Nitrososphaeria archaea are significantly associated with microbial composition shifts in species with previtellogenic oocytes.

Independent origins of spicules reconcile palaeontological and molecular evidence of the evolutionary history of sponges

The paper reconciles molecular and fossil evidence by showing sponges emerged in the early Ediacaran without spicules, which evolved independently multiple times later.

Towards the identification of the molecular toolkit involved in scale worm bioluminescence (Polinoidae, Annelida)

The paper identifies 16 candidate genes and 12 enriched GO terms potentially involved in bioluminescence in scale worms using RNA-seq and histological analyses.

Unveiling the Hidden Viromes Across the Animal Tree of Life: Insights from a Taxonomic Classification Pipeline Applied to Invertebrates of 31 Metazoan Phyla

This study analyzes viromes across 31 invertebrate phyla using RNA-Seq data to estimate virome composition, quantify diversity, and assess host and habitat influences on virome structure.

Trapped DNA fragments in marine sponge specimens unveil north Atlantic deep-sea fish diversity

This study uses DNA from marine sponges to reconstruct fish communities and assess biodiversity in the North Atlantic.

The compact genome of the sponge Oopsacas minuta (Hexactinellida) is lacking key metazoan core genes

This study analyzes the genome of the glass sponge Oopsacas minuta, revealing its compact size and loss of key metazoan genes, suggesting unique evolutionary adaptations.

Environmental DNA persistence and fish detection in captive sponges

This study examines eDNA persistence in sponges and compares their effectiveness to water samples for detecting fish in controlled aquarium settings.

Insights into early stages of the establishment of host:algal endosymbioses: Genetic responses to live versus heat-killed algae and bacterial prey in a sponge host

This study examines gene expression changes in a sponge host exposed to live and heat-killed algae and bacteria, identifying unique genetic responses to algal symbionts.

Tracing animal genomic evolution with the chromosomal-level assembly of the freshwater sponge Ephydatia muelleri

The paper presents the chromosomal-level genome assembly of Ephydatia muelleri and analyzes its genomic architecture and adaptation mechanisms.

Freshwater Adaptation at the Molecular Scale in the Unique Sponges of Lake Baikal

This study compares the genomes and microbiomes of three freshwater sponge species in Lake Baikal, identifying genes under positive selection that contribute to their adaptation to extreme environmental conditions.

Placozoa and Cnidaria are sister taxa

This study analyzes the phylogenetic placement of placozoans using new genomes and shows support for either a sister-group relationship between Cnidaria and Placozoa or Cnidaria and Bilateria, depending on gene selection.