Anne D. Yoder

Predation of small nocturnal primates (Microcebus) on Madagascar; insights into predator preferences in Andohahela National Park

The paper documents predation on mouse lemurs in Madagascar using radio-telemetry and owl pellet analysis, revealing new predator species and highlighting the underestimation of snake predation on these primates.

Diet and feeding strategies of two sympatric mouse lemurs (Microcebus) in the xeric forests of Andohahela, southeastern Madagascar

The paper examines dietary strategies of two sympatric mouse lemur species in Madagascar, finding seasonal shifts and niche differentiation despite dietary overlap.

Rapid centromere turnover and the adaptive radiation of lemurs

The paper analyzes centromere evolution in lemurs using long-read sequencing, finding rapid sequence turnover and distinct centromeric repeats across species.

Unprecedented female mutation bias in aye-ayes

This study finds a female mutation bias in aye-ayes, contrasting the typical male mutation bias in mammals, and identifies potential genetic causes.

Comparative analyses of two primate species diverged by more than 60 million years show different rates but similar distribution of genome-wide UV repair events

The paper compares UV repair efficiency and patterns between humans and mouse lemurs, finding similar repair mechanisms but differences in efficiency.

Evolutionary and phylogenetic insights from a nuclear genome sequence of the extinct, giant subfossil koala lemur Megaladapis edwardsi

The paper presents a nuclear genome sequence of the extinct koala lemur Megaladapis edwardsi and compares it with extant lemurs and non-lemur vertebrates to resolve phylogenetic relationships and evolutionary adaptations.

Next-generation in situ conservation and educational outreach in Madagascar using a mobile genetics lab

The paper demonstrates the use of a mobile genetics lab in Madagascar to conduct in situ DNA sequencing and provide training for local scientists.

Elaborate expansion of syntenic V1R hotspots correlates with high species diversity in nocturnal mouse and dwarf lemurs

The paper compares V1R gene diversity in nocturnal and diurnal lemurs, finding a correlation between nocturnality and expanded V1R repertoires.

Conservation genomic analysis reveals ancient introgression and declining levels of genetic diversity in Madagascar’s hibernating dwarf lemurs

This study uses comparative genomics to analyze genetic diversity and introgression in dwarf lemurs, finding low diversity and signs of ancient admixture linked to hibernation-related genes.

Warning SINEs: Alu elements, evolution of the human brain, and the spectrum of neurological disease

The paper discusses the dual role of Alu elements in shaping human brain evolution and contributing to neurological diseases through epigenetic dysregulation of mitochondrial genes.