Federico D. Brown

The paper presents the first chromosome-level genome assembly of Botryllus schlosseri using long and short reads scaffolded by Hi-C, providing a valuable resource for studying tunicate biology.

This study compares dormancy mechanisms in two tunicate species, identifying molecular and ecological similarities in their dormant structures and regeneration processes.

The paper investigates the cellular origin and mechanisms of non-embryonic myogenesis in Botryllus schlosseri, showing partial co-option of embryonic myogenic genes and different origins for heart and body muscle precursors.