F. Marletaz

Chromosome-level genome assemblies of two hemichordates provide new insights into deuterostome origin and chromosome evolution

This study presents chromosome-level genome assemblies of two hemichordates to infer deuterostome ancestral chromosomal architecture and lineage-specific modifications.

The brittle star genome illuminates the genetic basis of animal appendage regeneration

This study presents a chromosome-scale genome assembly of the brittle star and identifies conserved gene expression patterns during regeneration across invertebrates and vertebrates.

Single-cell atlases of two lophotrochozoan larvae highlight their complex evolutionary histories

The paper generates single-cell atlases of two lophotrochozoan larvae to compare cell types and infer evolutionary relationships.

The slow evolving genome of the xenacoelomorph worm Xenoturbella bocki

This study analyzes the genome of Xenoturbella bocki to assess its phylogenetic position and genomic complexity, finding it has a complex genome similar to other bilaterians.

A single-cell atlas of bobtail squid visual and nervous system highlights molecular principles of convergent evolution

This study uses single-cell transcriptomics to analyze the visual and nervous system of the bobtail squid, revealing novel cell types and molecular mechanisms of convergent evolution in visual systems.

The little skate genome and the evolutionary emergence of wing-like fin appendages

This study identifies genomic rearrangements and regulatory changes in the little skate that contribute to the evolution of wing-like fin appendages.

Parallel evolution of amphioxus and vertebrate small-scale gene duplications

This study compares small-scale gene duplication patterns between amphioxus and vertebrates, finding similar duplication histories and functional constraints despite amphioxus' slower evolution.

DrosoPhyla: genomic resources for drosophilid phylogeny and systematics

The paper develops genomic markers and constructs phylogenetic trees for 704 Drosophilidae species to clarify evolutionary relationships and resolve taxonomic uncertainties.

Genomic adaptations to aquatic and aerial life in mayflies and the origin of wings in insects

This study analyzes the genome and gene expression of mayflies to uncover genomic adaptations related to aquatic and aerial life and the origin of wings in insects.

The origin and diversification of pteropods predate past perturbations in the Earth’s carbon cycle

This study reconstructs the evolutionary history of pteropods using phylogenomic data and fossils, showing their resilience to past carbon cycle perturbations.

Genome sequence of a diabetes-prone desert rodent reveals a mutation hotspot around the ParaHox gene cluster

The paper sequences the genome of a diabetes-prone desert rodent and identifies a mutation hotspot around the ParaHox gene cluster, including the Pdx1 gene, showing extreme divergence due to GC-biased mutation.