K. Labadie

The evolutionary history and functional specialization of microRNA genes in Arabidopsis halleri and A. lyrata

This study investigates the evolutionary history and functional specialization of miRNA genes in Arabidopsis halleri and A. lyrata, showing rapid birth-and-death dynamics and integration into core biological processes.

Global observation of plankton communities from space

The paper uses satellite data and machine learning to predict global plankton community distributions with 67% accuracy, outperforming temperature and chlorophyll a alone.

Transcriptome of the synganglion and characterization of the cys-loop ligand-gated ion channel gene family in the tick Ixodes ricinus.

The paper characterizes the transcriptome of the tick Ixodes ricinus synganglion and identifies cys-loop ligand-gated ion channel genes, including expanded receptor types.

Locally adapted oak populations along an elevation gradient display different molecular strategies to regulate bud phenology.

Water stress-associated isolation barriers between two sympatric oak species

The paper investigates gene expression differences in roots of two sympatric oak species under water stress conditions and identifies genes involved in adaptive strategies and reproductive barriers.

Diversity and evolution of pigment types and the phycobilisome rod gene region of marine Synechococcus cyanobacteria

The paper examines the genomic variability and evolutionary dynamics of the phycobilisome rod gene region in Synechococcus cyanobacteria across different pigment types.

Genome-wide evolutionary response of European oakssince the Little Ice Age

This study tracks genomic changes in European oaks since the Little Ice Age, finding shifts in selection linked to climate extremes and stress responses.

High prevalence and diversity of beta-lactamase-encoding bacteria in cryosoils and ancient permafrost

This study identifies a high prevalence of beta-lactamase-encoding bacteria in Arctic and subarctic soils and permafrost, suggesting global warming could mobilize ancient DNA and contribute to antibiotic resistance.

Ocean-wide comparisons of mesopelagic planktonic community structures

This study compares mesopelagic planktonic community structures across different oxygen conditions and identifies environmental drivers and community modules.

Genomic evidence for global ocean plankton biogeography shaped by large-scale current systems

The paper analyzes plankton genomic distribution across oceans to show how large-scale currents shape biogeography, revealing size-dependent patterns and basin-scale transport effects.

Functional repertoire convergence of distantly related eukaryotic plankton lineages revealed by genome-resolved metagenomics

The paper uses Tara Oceans metagenomic data to reconstruct and analyze eukaryotic genomes, revealing functional convergence among distantly related plankton lineages.

Ecogenomics of key prokaryotes in the Arctic Ocean

The paper reconstructs metagenomic bins from Arctic Ocean samples to characterize microbial communities and their metabolic capabilities, identifying novel species and active MAGs that may serve as climate change sentinels.

Sequence diversity and evolution of an iflavirus family associated with ticks

The paper identifies nine new iflavivirus genomes from ticks, finds incongruent viral and tick phylogenies, and detects strong positive selection in viral evolution.

Characterization of Mollivirus kamchatka, the first modern representative of the proposed Molliviridae family of giant viruses

The paper describes the isolation and characterization of Mollivirus kamchatka, a modern relative of M. sibericum, confirming the persistence of molliviruses and their evolutionary relationship with pandoraviruses.

Adaptive introgression as a driver of local adaptation to climate in European white oaks

This study investigates adaptive introgression from Q. robur into Q. petraea populations across climate gradients, finding evidence of gene flow and its role in local adaptation.

Universal trends of post-duplication evolution revealed by the genomes of 13 Paramecium species sharing an ancestral whole-genome duplication.

This study analyzes 13 Paramecium species with a shared ancestral whole-genome duplication to reveal trends in post-duplication gene retention and selective pressures.

Massive postglacial gene flow between European white oaks uncovered genes underlying species barriers

The paper identifies genomic regions and genes underlying reproductive barriers in European white oaks, revealing postglacial gene flow and ecological adaptations.

Diversity and evolution of the emerging Pandoraviridae family

This study analyzes the genomic diversity and evolution of the Pandoraviridae family by comparing newly isolated strains and performing comprehensive annotation.