Michael Scott Tift

The crabeater seal reference genome reveals hallmarks of persistently large effective population size and sustained population expansion in the World's most abundant pinniped

The paper presents a high-quality crabeater seal reference genome and shows it has high genetic diversity, low inbreeding, and a history of population expansion.

Activation of Heme Metabolism Promotes Tissue Health after Intraarticular Injury or Surgical Exposure

This study shows that activating heme metabolism via carbon monoxide reduces oxidative damage and improves joint health after injury.