Gregory D. D. Hurst

The paper reports genome expansion in two co-infecting heritable symbionts, attributing it to host-related factors rather than a common mobile element invasion.

The paper examines the temporal variation in Spiroplasma infection prevalence in two Drosophila hydei populations over time.

This study identifies a novel male-killing mechanism in Wolbachia that persists despite the presence of a male-killing suppressor in its host.

This study attempts to use antisense inhibition to analyze gene function in an obligate symbiosis but concludes it is not feasible due to holobiont growth in response to antisense treatment.

The paper examines heritable symbionts in Parisian bedbugs, finding all three symbionts are widespread, with triple infections common and facultative symbionts present in most individuals.

This study uses comparative genomics of Arsenophonus to show that endosymbionts initially expand their genomes through horizontal gene transfer and loss of defense systems, followed by genome reduction.

The paper presents genome assemblies of two Hypolimnas species and analyzes the evolution of W chromosomes in Lepidoptera, suggesting a common origin despite conflicting hypotheses.