Kjetill S Jakobsen

This paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly for the wolverine, providing a more complete and sex chromosome-inclusive reference for conservation studies.

The paper presents a chromosome-level, haplotype-resolved genome assembly for the European moose, achieving high completeness and gene annotation.

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly for the Eurasian great grey owl, improving resolution of sex chromosomes and microchromosomes compared to previous assemblies.

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly of the northern white-throated dipper using ONT and Hi-C, resolving previously collapsed dot-chromosomes and showing advantages of ONT over HiFi for repeat-rich regions.

This paper presents the first chromosome-level genome assembly of Lepidurus arcticus, revealing genomic features and comparing it to a related species.

The paper identifies genomic architectures associated with parasitism loss in lampreys, showing distinct genomic features across different ecotypes and highlighting independent evolutionary paths.

The paper presents a haplotype-resolved genome assembly of a bluethroat, revealing structural complexity in the MHC region.

This paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly of cloudberry, revealing its octoploid origin through multiple polyploidization events involving four subgenomes.

The paper presents the first chromosome-level genome assembly of Flustra foliacea and identifies chromosomal fusions and retrotransposon enrichment in its genome.

The paper presents chromosome-level genome assemblies of four Diamesa species, revealing gene family contractions and expansions linked to cold tolerance and high-altitude adaptations.

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly for wild alpine reindeer and improves the assembly for Svalbard reindeer, providing gene annotations and comparisons with prior assemblies.

The paper evaluates reference genome bias in population sequencing datasets of Arctic and polar cod using species-specific chromosome-anchored genomes, showing its impact on genetic statistics and chromosomal inversion detection.

The paper presents the genome of the Glacier lanternfish, revealing loss of adaptive immune system genes and providing insights into immune system evolution in lanternfishes.

The paper identifies and quantifies transposable elements in chromosomal inversion breakpoints in Atlantic cod, showing their role in driving ectopic recombination and chromosomal reorganization.

The paper presents and compares whole-genome assemblies of two lamprey species, suggesting they form a species complex with distinct ecotypes.

This study shows that high temperature increases STR mutation rates in Arabidopsis thaliana, leading to recurrent mutations and increased genetic variation.

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly for the snowy owl and identifies evolutionary new centromeres seeded by a transposable element, showing lineage-specific centromere evolution.

The paper identifies chromosomal fusions and inversions in Arctic codfish genomes, showing their role in adaptation to cold environments and speciation.

The paper identifies genomic rearrangements in polar cod, showing their role in population divergence and potential local adaptation despite high gene flow.

This paper develops a method to assign biological characteristics from extremely low-coverage whole-genome sequence data, demonstrating accuracy in population identity and inversion haplotypes across species and ancient specimens.

The paper presents a high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly of the reed warbler and identifies two macrochromosomal fusions.

This study uses whole genome analyses of Atlantic puffins to reveal complex population structure, identifying four genetically distinct clusters and a secondary contact zone, challenging current taxonomy.

The paper presents the genome of the great gerbil, identifying a duplicated MHCII DRB gene associated with resistance to plague.

The paper presents a high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly of the nine-spined stickleback, revealing evolutionary insights and chromosomal rearrangements compared to the three-spined stickleback.

This study uses long-read sequencing to analyze hemoglobin gene clusters across eight codfish species, revealing conserved organization and lineage-specific duplications.

The paper analyzes the grayling genome to study regulatory divergence of Ss4R duplicates after whole genome duplication, finding purifying selection and adaptive divergence in brain-related and immune functions.

The paper sequenced and assembled the haddock genome, revealing high tandem repeat density and expanded immune gene families common to codfishes.

This study examines two dwarf minnow species, showing extensive Hox gene loss and genome reduction linked to developmental truncation.

The paper improves the Atlantic cod genome assembly using long-read sequencing and multiple assembly programs, revealing a high density of tandem repeats and heterozygous variation.