W. Haerty

Schizosaccharomyces versatilis represents a distinct evolutionary lineage.

This paper examines the genome of Schizosaccharomyces japonicus var. versatilis isolate CBS5679, showing it diverged from S. japonicus 25 million years ago and has genomic differences preventing viable progeny with the reference strain.

Ancient and ongoing hybridization in the Oreochromis cichlid fishes

This study examines ancient and contemporary hybridization in Oreochromis cichlids, revealing widespread ancient gene flow but limited adaptive radiation, and identifying modern hybridization threats to biodiversity and aquaculture.

Comparative genome microsynteny illuminates the fast evolution of nuclear mitochondrial segments (NUMTs) in mammals

This study investigates NUMT evolution across 45 mammalian genomes using synteny-based methods, revealing their origin patterns and phylogenetic implications.

Parallel clonal and molecular profiling of hematopoietic stem cells using RNA barcoding

This study uses RNA barcoding and single-cell RNA-seq to analyze clonal dynamics of hematopoietic stem cells, showing that platelet depletion shifts HSC output to platelets and new myeloid clones.

Extensive genome introgression between domestic ferret and European polecat during population recovery in Great Britain.

The paper quantifies genome introgression between British European polecats and domestic ferrets, identifying genes under selection related to cognitive function and sight.

High expression of VRT2 increases the number of rudimentary basal spikelets in wheat

The paper identifies a transcriptional gradient in wheat spikes associated with rudimentary basal spikelet development, leading to the lanceolate spike shape.

Whole genome resequencing data enables a targeted SNP panel for conservation and aquaculture of Oreochromis cichlid fishes

The paper develops a SNP genotyping panel from whole-genome resequencing data to identify species and hybrids in Oreochromis cichlids, outperforming existing methods.

Newly discovered tilapia cichlid fish biodiversity threatened by hybridization with non-native species

The paper identifies hybridization threats to newly discovered tilapia populations and estimates their divergence time using genomic data.

Evolution of regulatory networks associated with traits under selection in cichlids

The paper reconstructs gene regulatory networks in cichlids to study GRN evolution linked to adaptive traits, identifying regulatory variants and network rewiring in visual opsin genes.

Convergent gene loss in aquatic plants predicts new components of plant immunity and drought response

The paper identifies convergent gene loss in aquatic plants and links some lost genes to plant immunity and drought response.

microRNA profiling in the Weddell Seal suggests novel regulatory mechanisms contributing to diving adaptation

This study profiles microRNAs in Weddell Seals to identify regulatory mechanisms underlying diving adaptations, finding tissue-specific and developmental miRNA expression patterns and novel lineage-specific miRNAs.

Analysis of structural variants in four African cichlids highlights an association with developmental and immune related genes

This study analyzes structural variants in four African cichlids and finds associations with developmental and immune-related genes.

The evolutionary dynamics of microRNAs in domestic mammals

This study analyzes microRNA evolution across five domestic mammals, identifying novel microRNAs and their roles in gene regulation and domestication.

Dominant integration locus drives continuous diversification of plant immune receptors with exogenous domain fusions