S. A. Kitchen

The genomic and cellular basis of biosynthetic innovation in rove beetles

This study investigates the genomic and cellular basis of biosynthetic innovation in rove beetles, identifying key genomic and cellular mechanisms underlying the evolution of defensive secretions.

Genome assemblies and genetic maps highlight chromosome-scale macrosynteny in Atlantic acroporids

This paper presents chromosome-scale genome assemblies and genetic maps for two endangered Atlantic corals, revealing macrosynteny, gene collinearity, and recombination patterns that inform their adaptive capacity and conservation.

Coral larvae suppress the heat stress response during the onset of symbiosis thereby decreasing their odds of survival

This study shows that coral larvae under thermal stress have reduced symbiont colonization and survival, with gene expression changes indicating a trade-off between stress response and symbiosis.

Evolutionary assembly of cooperating cell types in an animal chemical defense system

The paper shows how two cooperating cell types in a rove beetle gland evolved to produce a defensive chemical cocktail through coevolution and functional integration.

The coral symbiont Candidatus Aquarickettsia is variably abundant in threatened Caribbean acroporids and transmitted horizontally.

This study investigates the ecology and transmission of Aquarickettsia in Caribbean corals, finding horizontal transmission and regional genetic variation.

Molecular evolutionary trends and biosynthesis pathways in the Oribatida revealed by the genome of Archegozetes longisetosus

This study presents the genome of Archegozetes longisetosus, revealing evolutionary trends and biosynthesis pathways in oribatid mites.

Juvenile corals inherit mutations acquired during the parents lifespan

This paper shows that post-embryonic mutations in corals are heritable, challenging the Weismann theory and suggesting a new mechanism for adaptation through somatic mutations.