Dirson Jian Li

A statistical approach to genome size evolution: Observations and explanations

The paper develops a log-normal stochastic process model to explain genome size evolution across taxa, finding that genome size distributions fit log-normal patterns and differ between animal and plant taxa.

Concurrent origins of the genetic code and the homochirality of life, and the origin and evolution of biodiversity. Part I: Observations and explanations

This paper explores the concurrent origins of the genetic code and homochirality, and reconstructs biodiversity curves using genomic and climatic data.

Concurrent origins of the genetic code and the homochirality of life, and the origin and evolution of biodiversity. Part II: Technical appendix

This paper provides technical details and evidence supporting the claims made in Part I about the concurrent origins of the genetic code, homochirality, and biodiversity evolution.