Daniel Powell

The paper identifies female-biased odorant receptor genes in turnip moths that respond to plant volatile compounds, showing some are attractive and others repulsive.

The paper analyzes Nocardia seriolae strains from Vietnam and Taiwan to trace their origin and spread, finding a single clade with limited genetic diversity and suggesting widespread transmission among mariculture farms.

This study functionally characterizes odorant receptor orthologues in three conifer-feeding beetle species, finding conserved responses to ecologically relevant odors.

The paper presents a high-quality genome assembly of the Eurasian spruce bark beetle, revealing gene families related to plant cell wall degradation and providing resources for studying its evolutionary biology and pest control.