Cassandra L. Ettinger

Eukaryotic MAGs recovered from deep metagenomic sequencing of the seagrass, Zostera marina, include a novel chytrid in the order Lobulomycetales

This study uses deep metagenomic sequencing to recover MAGs from Zostera marina, identifying a novel chytrid in the Lobulomycetales order and other eukaryotic lineages with genomic novelty.

Assessing the Evolutionary Trajectory of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Conserved Genes in Seagrasses and Aquatic Close Relatives

The paper examines the evolutionary patterns of AMF-related genes in aquatic and terrestrial plants, finding gene losses or divergence in aquatic lineages but retention in some seagrass species.

Convergent lignocellulose degradation in terrestrial crabs is driven by distinct host genus-specific microbial communities

This study identifies genus-specific microbial communities in terrestrial crabs that enable lignocellulose degradation through convergent functional adaptations.

A roadmap for fair reuse of public microbiome data

The paper proposes a roadmap for fair reuse of public microbiome data by introducing a Data Reuse Information tag (DRI) to facilitate communication between data creators and consumers.

Genomic streamlining of seagrass-associated Colletotrichum sp. may be related to its adaptation to a marine monocot host

This study presents the genome of a seagrass-associated Colletotrichum sp. and finds it has a streamlined genome with fewer genes and gene families compared to related species, possibly linked to its marine ecological niche.

A genomic resource for exploring bacterial-viral dynamics in seagrass ecosystems

The paper generates genomic resources for bacterial and viral communities in seagrass ecosystems, revealing potential roles for viruses in carbon cycling.

Phoronids and their tubes harbor distinct microbiomes compared to surrounding sediment

This study investigates the microbiomes of phoronids and their tubes, finding distinct microbial communities compared to surrounding sediment and suggesting potential roles in sulfur cycling.

Genomes and transcriptomes help unravel the complex life cycle of the blastoclad fungus, Coelomomyces lativittatus, an obligate parasite of mosquitoes and microcrustaceans

The paper generates draft genomes and transcriptomes for Coelomomyces lativittatus, analyzing gene expression across life stages to understand its biology and life cycle.

Improved draft reference genome for the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis), a vector for Pierce's disease

The paper improves the reference genome of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, providing a higher-quality assembly and annotation, along with endosymbiont genomes for future research.

FGF4 Retrogene On CFA12 Is Responsible For Chondrodystrophy And Intervertebral Disc Disease In Dogs

The paper identifies a FGF4 retrogene on CFA12 as the cause of chondrodystrophy and intervertebral disc disease in dogs, with a high odds ratio for IVDD.