R. A. Steward

Evolved and plastic gene expression in adaptation to a novel niche

The paper investigates evolved and plastic gene expression differences in adaptation to a novel niche using peacock flies, finding ecotype-specific gene expression changes and an inversion linked to differential expression.

The genomic landscape of adaptation to a new host plant

This study identifies a large genomic inversion associated with host adaptation in Tephritis conura flies, showing its role in reproductive isolation and speciation.