J. Dainat

Convergent evolution during host range expansion and virulence increase in a Salmonella bacteriophage

This study evolves a virulent phage to expand its host range and increase virulence, finding convergent mutations in key genes.

Illuminating the Function of the Orphan Transporter, SLC22A10 in Humans and Other Primates

This study identifies SLC22A10 as a nonfunctional pseudogene in humans due to a missense mutation, while great ape orthologs retain functional uptake of estradiol-17β-glucuronide.

Genomic analyses of the Linum distyly supergene reveal convergent evolution at the molecular level

This study analyzes the Linum distyly supergene to show convergent evolution in its genetic architecture and reveals hemizygosity and thrum-specific expression of S-linked genes.

Single-molecule genome assembly of the Basket Willow, Salix viminalis, reveals earliest stages of sex chromosome expansion

This study assembles and annotates the genome of Salix viminalis to investigate early stages of sex chromosome formation, revealing low Z/W divergence and conserved gene order.

Pervasive hybridizations in the history of wheat relatives

This study provides a comprehensive phylogenomic analysis of wheat relatives, revealing a complex evolutionary history with new insights into the origins of the D genome and other gene flow events.