Maria V. Sharakhova

From macro to micro: De novo genomes of Aedes mosquitoes enable comparative genomics among close and distant relatives

The paper develops de novo chromosome-scale genomes for two Aedes mosquito species and compares them to a reference genome to reveal chromosomal rearrangements and gene expansion differences.

Discovery and characterization of chromosomal inversions in the arboviral vector mosquito Aedes aegypti

This study identifies chromosomal inversions in Aedes aegypti using Hi-C, revealing geographic distribution patterns and potential roles in host choice and disease transmission.

Improved reference genome of the arboviral vector Aedes albopictus

The paper presents an improved genome assembly of Aedes albopictus, revealing new biological features and enabling population and developmental studies.

Nix confers heritable sex-conversion in Aedes aegypti and myo-sex is needed for male flight

This study shows that the Nix gene can convert female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes into fertile males, which can then produce sex-converted offspring, but require mating with wild-type females to fly, and myo-sex is essential for male flight.

Genomic differentiation and intercontinental population structure of mosquito vectors Culex pipiens pipiens and Culex pipiens molestus

This study examines genomic differentiation and population structure between two mosquito subspecies, finding monophyletic clusters and signs of admixture in one subspecies.

Evolutionary superscaffolding and chromosome anchoring to improve Anopheles genome assemblies

The paper improves Anopheles genome assemblies using comparative genomics methods and experimental data, resulting in more contiguous and chromosomally anchored assemblies.

Improved Aedes aegypti mosquito reference genome assembly enables biological discovery and vector control

The paper presents an improved Aedes aegypti genome assembly, AaegL5, which enhances biological understanding and vector control efforts by resolving key genomic features and identifying new targets for intervention.

Analysis of the Aedes albopictus C6/36 genome provides insight into cell line adaptations to in vitro viral propagation

The paper presents an annotated genome assembly of the Aedes albopictus C6/36 cell line, revealing genetic features and gene expression patterns relevant to viral propagation.