Lawrence B. Schook

Genomic and morphometric evidence for Austronesian-mediated pig translocation in the Pacific

The paper uses genomic and morphometric analyses to show that pigs in Wallacea and Oceania have diverse ancestries linked to Austronesian dispersal 4,000-3,000 years ago.

A gap-free telomere-to-telomere pig reference genome provides insight in centromere evolution and breed-specific selection

The paper assembles a gap-free telomere-to-telomere pig genome, revealing new genes, structural variations, and insights into centromere evolution and breed-specific selection.

Epigenetic clock and DNA methylation analysis of porcine models of aging and obesity

The paper develops epigenetic clocks for pigs and identifies methylation differences between domestic and minipigs, linking them to obesity and aging-related genes.

An improved pig reference genome sequence to enable pig genetics and genomics research

The paper presents improved pig reference genomes using long-read sequencing, enhancing continuity and accuracy for pig genetics and genomics research.