Sujai Kumar

RNA-RNA interactions between Respiratory syncytial virus and miR-26 and miR-27 are associated with regulation of cell cycle and antiviral immunity

The paper identifies RNA-RNA interactions between RSV and miR-26/miR-27, showing their roles in cell cycle and antiviral immunity through target gene networks and nuclear localization.

Extracellular RNA moves from the glomerulus to the renal tubule

The paper tracks extracellular RNA transfer from glomerular podocytes to renal tubular epithelial cells in vivo using a modified nucleobase and SLAMseq.

Secretion of an Argonaute protein by a parasitic nematode and the evolution of its siRNA guides

The paper identifies an Argonaute protein secreted by a nematode that mediates the release of specific siRNAs into the host environment.

Silent crickets reveal the genomic footprint of recent adaptive trait loss

The paper examines the genomic effects of recent sexual signal loss in crickets, finding pleiotropy, hitchhiking, and regulatory disruption associated with the trait loss.

Comparative genomics of the major parasitic worms

This paper compares genomes of 81 nematode and platyhelminth species to identify gene families related to parasitism and prioritize new drug targets.

Comparative genomics of the tardigrades Hypsibius dujardini and Ramazzottius varieornatus

The paper compares the genomes of two tardigrade species to investigate their evolutionary relationships and mechanisms of extreme survival.

Lepbase: the Lepidopteran genome database

Lepbase is a Tier 2 genomic database for Lepidoptera that provides tools for data access and analysis to support research on evolution, speciation, and pesticide resistance.

No evidence for extensive horizontal gene transfer in the genome of the tardigrade Hypsibius dujardini

The paper reanalyzes the genome of Hypsibius dujardini and finds no evidence for extensive horizontal gene transfer, contradicting a previous study.