Sarah L. Fordyce Martin

Sedimentary ancient DNA metagenomic analysis provides new insights into farming in central Norway from the Bronze Age to late Medieval period

This study uses sedimentary ancient DNA metagenomics to analyze land use and environmental changes at an archaeological site in central Norway from the Bronze Age to the late Medieval period.

The population structure and genetic health of European wolves

The paper analyzes 1,001 wolf genomes to reveal distinct evolutionary lineages and genetic health issues across Europe, highlighting the need for region-specific conservation strategies.

Haplotype-resolved chromosome-level genome assemblies of four Diamesa species reveal the genetic basis of cold tolerance and high-altitude adaptations in arctic chironomids

The paper presents chromosome-level genome assemblies of four Diamesa species, revealing gene family contractions and expansions linked to cold tolerance and high-altitude adaptations.

Dental calculus as a record of Pleistocene reindeer oral, digestive and dietary flora

This study analyzes dental calculus from Pleistocene and modern reindeer to reconstruct their oral microbiomes, digestive microbiomes, and diets using ancient metagenomics.

Loss of alkyladenine DNA glycosylase alters gene expression in the developing mouse brain and leads to reduced anxiety and improved memory

This study shows that loss of Aag in mice reduces DNA damage and alters gene expression in the brain, leading to reduced anxiety and improved memory.

Alkyladenine DNA glycosylase associates with transcription elongation to coordinate DNA repair with gene expression

The paper shows AAG associates with transcription elongation to coordinate DNA repair with gene expression, revealing roles of aberrantly methylated bases in gene regulation.