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C. M. Wai

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Organism:plant (other)· 5 Approach:experimental assay· 4 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 4 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 4 Assay:bulk RNA-seq· 3 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 3 Research Focus:chromatin & epigenetic regulation· 3 Research Focus:differential expression· 3

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Cross-species predictive modeling reveals conserved drought responses between maize and sorghum

J. Pardo, C. M. Wai, M. Harman, A. Nguyen, K. A. Kremling, C. Romay, N. Lepak, T. L. Bauerle, E. S. Buckler, A. M. Thompson, R. VanBuren

This paper develops a predictive model to identify drought responses in sorghum and applies it to maize, finding conserved drought response genes across species.

bioRxiv · Sep 26, 2022Plant Biology

The complex octoploid Craterostigma genome and tissue-specific mechanisms underlying desiccation tolerance

R. VanBuren, C. M. Wai, V. Giarola, M. Zupunski, J. Pardo, M. Kalinowski, G. Grossmann, D. Bartels

The paper analyzes the octoploid Craterostigma genome and expression dynamics to identify genetic mechanisms underlying desiccation tolerance, finding divergent homeologous gene expression and tissue-specific adaptations.

bioRxiv · May 31, 2022 · PreprintPlant Biology

Unique molecular signatures sustained in circulating monocytes and regulatory T cells in Convalescent COVID-19 patients

A. D. Hoffmann, S. Weinberg, S. Swaminathan, S. Chaudhuri, H. Mubarak, M. Schipma, C. Mao, X. Wang, L. El-Shennawy, N. Dashzeveg, J. Wei, P. Mehl, L. Shihadah, C. M. Wai, C. Ostiguin, , D. Fang

This study identifies sustained molecular signatures in monocytes and regulatory T cells in convalescent COVID-19 patients, associated with disease severity.

bioRxiv · Mar 26, 2022Immunology

Regulatory dynamics distinguishing desiccation tolerance strategies within resurrection grasses

B. St. Aubin, C. M. Wai, S. K. K. Raju, C. E. Niederhuth, R. VanBuren

This study compares chromatin and gene expression dynamics in two resurrection grasses with different desiccation tolerance strategies, identifying regulatory differences underlying their adaptations.

bioRxiv · Feb 16, 2022 · PreprintPlant Biology

Exceptional subgenome stability and functional divergence in allotetraploid teff, the primary cereal crop in Ethiopia

R. VanBuren, C. M. Wai, J. Pardo, A. E. Yocca, X. Wang, H. Wang, S. R. Chaluvadi, D. Bryant, P. P. Edger, J. L. Bennetzen, T. C. Mockler, T. P. Michael

This study presents a chromosome-scale genome assembly of teff and reveals exceptional subgenome stability and functional divergence, which may contribute to its resilience and diversification.

Nature Communications · Feb 14, 2020Peer-reviewedPlant Biology

Intertwined signatures of desiccation and drought tolerance in grasses

J. Pardo, C. M. Wai, H. Chay, C. F. Madden, H. W. M. Hilhorst, J. M. Farrant, R. VanBuren

The paper identifies genetic and expression differences between desiccation-tolerant and sensitive grasses, revealing both shared and specific mechanisms.

bioRxiv · Jun 6, 2019Plant Biology

A chromosome scale assembly of the model desiccation tolerant grass Oropetium thomaeum

R. VanBuren, C. M. Wai, J. Keilwagen, J. Pardo

This study presents a chromosome-scale genome assembly of Oropetium thomaeum, identifying new genes and revealing synteny with sorghum.

bioRxiv · Jul 31, 2018Plant Biology