Aleksey S. Komissarov

This paper presents the first fully phased, diploid, telomere-to-telomere genome of the zebra finch, revealing new genes and structural features.

The Vertebrate Genomes Project Phase I provides high-quality reference genomes for 816 species, enabling evolutionary and conservation insights across vertebrates.

The paper sequences the mitochondrial genome of Diadema antillarum and performs phylogenetic analysis to assess familial relationships among sea urchins.

The paper identifies and compares O-antigen operons in Providencia species to explore their association with bacterial virulence and lifestyle.

This study characterizes mutations in SARS-CoV-2 Omicron lineages BA.1, BA.2, BA.3, and BA.1.1, highlighting non-spike mutations and their implications for transmissibility and immune evasion.

The paper examines the impact of simulated microgravity on DNA damage response in zebrafish embryos and compares it to human spaceflight effects observed in the NASA twin study.

The paper identifies singleton variants in SARS-CoV-2 genomes submitted to GISAID and suggests caution in their inclusion due to potential impact on mutation rate and tree topology estimates.