Valentina Peona

The paper shows introgression from black kites into red kites increased genetic diversity and reduced genetic load in northern red kites by 18%.

This study identifies structural variants and transposable element insertions in oysters, showing their role in genomic diversity and adaptation to environmental conditions.

The paper investigates DNA methylation patterns in a bird hybrid zone, finding that methylation largely reflects genetic variation and shows limited divergence between species.

The paper generates and annotates a chromosome-scale reference genome for the Eastern Black-eared Wheatear to support research on adaptation and speciation in wheatears.

The paper analyzes TE distribution and RIP patterns in 10 Neurospora species using nearly gapless genome assemblies, showing a correlation between TE content, genome size, and RIP signatures.

This study evaluates sequencing technologies and assembly strategies to improve genome completeness in a non-model organism, focusing on resolving dark matter regions like transposable elements and GC-rich areas.

The paper characterizes structural variation in the songbird genus Corvus using multiple sequencing methods and identifies a retrotransposon insertion with evolutionary implications.

The paper presents the tuatara genome, highlighting its evolutionary significance and unique features compared to other vertebrates.

This study identifies human-specific non-LTR retrotransposon insertions and shows their association with gene expression changes and phenotypic evolution in humans.

The paper analyzes transposable element activity in mammals to test the Cold Genome hypothesis, finding correlations between speciation rates and genome 'hot'/'cold' classifications.