Mozes P. K. Blom

The paper evaluates a practical tissue sampling strategy for non-model reptiles, demonstrating that ethanol-preserved samples can yield high-quality genomic data and provide insights into the evolutionary history of a threatened species.

The paper demonstrates long-read sequencing and genome assembly of ethanol-preserved samples, including challenging organisms like the maned sloth, achieving a 3.1 Gb assembly.

This study evaluates sequencing technologies and assembly strategies to improve genome completeness in a non-model organism, focusing on resolving dark matter regions like transposable elements and GC-rich areas.

The paper sequenced genomes of birds-of-paradise to identify genomic changes linked to their phenotypic diversity, finding strong selection on coloration, morphology, and sensory systems.