Darren J Obbard

Repeated duplication of Argonaute2 is associated with strong selection and testis specialization in Drosophila

The paper traces Ago2 duplications in Drosophila, showing testis-specific expression and signs of recent positive selection in multiple species.

Twenty five new viruses associated with the Drosophilidae (Diptera)

The paper identifies 25 new RNA viruses from six wild Drosophilidae species using metagenomic RNA sequencing and provides a comprehensive list of previously reported viruses in the family.

Variation and evolution of the glutamine-rich repeat region of Drosophila Argonaute-2

The paper analyzes the rapid evolution and hypervariability of the glutamine-rich repeat region in Drosophila Argonaute-2 across species and populations, and tests its association with viral resistance.

The evolution, diversity and host associations of rhabdoviruses

This study identifies 32 new rhabdoviruses, reconstructs their phylogeny, and predicts host associations, finding rare host switches and suggesting a single origin for plant and arthropod-borne vertebrate viruses.

The discovery, distribution and evolution of viruses associated with Drosophila melanogaster

This paper identifies and characterizes new viruses associated with Drosophila melanogaster using metagenomic and small RNA sequencing, revealing their prevalence and ecological context.