K. Meusemann

Contribution of hybridization to the evolution of a derived reproductive strategy in ricefishes

The paper investigates the evolution of pelvic-brooding in Sulawesi ricefishes, finding no gene flow between distantly related pelvic-brooding lineages but evidence of ancient hybridization and introgression contributing to the trait.

Disentangling the aging network of a termite queen

This study investigates aging in termite queens by analyzing survival data and transcriptome changes over their lifespan, revealing non-linear senescence and proteostasis network rewiring.

Are fleas highly modified Mecoptera? Phylogenomic resolution of Antliophora (Insecta: Holometabola)

This study uses transcriptomic data to resolve the phylogenetic relationships within Antliophora, finding fleas are sister to either a monophyletic Mecoptera or arose within mecopteran families, potentially making Mecoptera paraphyletic.

Transcriptomics provides a robust framework for the relationships of the major clades of cladobranch sea slugs (Mollusca, Gastropoda, Heterobranchia), but fails to resolve the position of the enigmatic genus Embletonia

The paper uses transcriptome data to analyze the phylogenetic relationships of cladobranch sea slugs, finding robust relationships among major clades but unresolved placement of Embletonia.

Transcriptomic signatures of ageing vary in solitary and social forms of an orchid bee

This study identifies transcriptomic differences between solitary and social forms of the orchid bee, highlighting genes related to ageing and the fecundity/longevity trade-off.

No evidence for immune-gene specific signals of selection in termites

This study investigates whether pathogen pressure influences selection intensity on immune genes in termites, finding no evidence for immune-gene specific signals of selection.