Alfred Simkin

This study identifies Statera as a long non-coding RNA that promotes synaptogenesis by repressing the retrotransposon copia in Drosophila.

The paper introduces a standardized format for storing phased targeted sequencing data and provides tools to create and manipulate this format.

The paper analyzes the spread of Plasmodium falciparum with hrp2/3 deletions in Peru, finding that demographic changes from malaria control and potential selection pressures drove their fixation.

COATswga designs sWGA primers for efficient microbial genome recovery, showing improved amplification efficiency and coverage in low-parasitemia samples.

This study performs population genomic analysis of Plasmodium ovale species in sub-Saharan Africa, finding differences in nucleotide diversity and signatures of selection between the two species.

This study shows that the Copia retrotransposon protein influences synaptic plasticity in Drosophila by antagonizing the Arc homolog, suggesting transposons play an essential role in cellular processes.