Peter D. Olson

Highly resolved genome assembly and comparative transcriptome profiling reveal genes related to developmental stages of the tapeworm Ligula intestinalis

This study presents the first genome assembly of Ligula intestinalis and identifies differentially expressed genes between adult worms and plerocercoid larvae, revealing genes related to reproductive development and immune evasion.

Segmentation in tapeworms as a modified form of flatworm posterior regeneration involving Wnt and Hedgehog signalling

The paper investigates Wnt and Hedgehog signaling in tapeworm segmentation, finding that segments form through secondary AP axes linked to neuromuscular systems and regeneration mechanisms.

Complete representation of a tapeworm genome reveals chromosomes capped by centromeres, necessitating a dual role in segregation and protection

The paper presents the complete genome of Hymenolepis microstoma, revealing chromosome structures capped by centromeres that serve both segregation and protection roles.

The tapeworm interactome: inferring confidence scored protein-protein interactions from the proteome of Hymenolepis microstoma

The paper constructs a confidence-scored protein-protein interaction network for Hymenolepis microstoma using interologs from model organisms, revealing biologically meaningful clusters and potential interactions.

Comparative genomics of the major parasitic worms

This paper compares genomes of 81 nematode and platyhelminth species to identify gene families related to parasitism and prioritize new drug targets.