Jiaxin Qu

Genome-enabled insights into the biology of thrips as crop pests

The paper presents the first genome sequence for a thysanopteran insect, providing insights into its biology and evolution as a crop pest.

Gene Content Evolution in the Arthropods

The paper analyzes gene and protein domain content changes across 76 arthropod genomes to understand evolutionary patterns and their association with phenotypic adaptations.

Molecular evolutionary trends and feeding ecology diversification in the Hemiptera, anchored by the milkweed bug genome

The paper presents the milkweed bug genome and comparative analyses to study molecular evolution and feeding ecology in Hemiptera.

The genome of the water strider Gerris buenoi reveals expansions of gene repertoires associated with adaptations to life on the water

The paper reports the sequencing and manual annotation of the Gerris buenoi genome, identifying gene expansions linked to adaptations for aquatic life.

The house spider genome reveals an ancient whole-genome duplication during arachnid evolution

The paper analyzes the house spider genome to identify an ancient whole-genome duplication shared by spiders and scorpions, distinct from horseshoe crab duplications.