Philipp H. Schiffer

This paper identifies three new Panagrolaimus species using genome sequencing, ultra-conserved element analysis, and morphology, supported by high-quality assemblies from long-read data.

The paper analyzes and characterizes mitochondrial tRNAs in nematodes and arachnids, revealing structural deviations and editing events not captured by genome-based predictions.

This study shows that cavalcade extract enhances tomato resistance to root-knot nematodes by activating defense pathways and limiting nematode infection.

This study compares the genomes of parasitoid worms Mermithidae and Nematomorpha to identify genetic features linked to their parasitoid lifestyle and host manipulation.

This paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly of Acrobeloides nanus, revealing genomic features and adaptations related to parthenogenesis and desiccation resistance.

The paper examines soil nematode biodiversity in the Atacama Desert across multiple biological scales, revealing distinct patterns and indicators of soil health under extreme conditions.

This study compares the genomes of ancient asexual and sexual oribatid mites, finding that asexual species have streamlined genomes with fewer novel genes compared to their sexual relatives.

The paper develops ultraconserved elements (UCEs) and machine learning classifiers to improve phylogenetic analysis and taxonomy in nematodes, achieving accurate genus-level classification with minimal loci.

The paper presents a high-quality genome assembly and annotation of Coccomyxa viridis SAG 216-4 using long-read sequencing and Hi-C, resulting in a complete nuclear, mitochondrial, and plastid genome.

This study evaluates long-read sequencing technologies and assemblers for haplotype-resolved genome assembly in non-model animals, showing that assembler choice, not sequencing technology, determines success.

The paper uses long-read sequencing to generate high-quality, chromosome-scale assemblies of nematode genomes, improving gene and transposable element predictions.

This study compares mutation rates and genetic diversity in parthenogenetic and sexual nematode species, finding lower mutation rates and higher nucleotide diversity in asexual populations.

The paper investigates Hox gene evolution and cluster organization across nematodes using high-quality genomes to explore variations in gene presence, absence, and genomic organization.

This paper demonstrates the first successful CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing in non-model nematodes Panagrolaimus sp. PS1159 and Propanagrolaimus sp. JU765, enabling functional studies of developmental genes.

This study shows FGF signalling is essential for cumulus migration and dorsoventral axis formation in spider embryos.

The paper identifies a new nematode species from Siberian permafrost and shows it shares cryptobiosis mechanisms with C. elegans dauer larvae.

The paper identifies a hidden break in 28S rRNA across eukaryotes, showing its presence in protostomes and rare occurrence in vertebrates and non-animal eukaryotes, with implications for RNA Integrity Numbers.

The paper uses transposon mutagenesis and a hidden Markov model to identify functional elements in the fission yeast genome, finding that 90% of the genome has fitness consequences.

The paper uses molecular data to show Orthonectid worms are part of the Annelida, not Mesozoa, revealing extreme body plan simplification.