Jeffry L. Dudycha

Genetic variation of the effects of spontaneous mutation on size at birth

The paper investigates how spontaneous mutations affect size at birth in Daphnia pulex, finding that mutation effects vary by genetic background and can increase or decrease size.

The mutation landscape of Daphnia obtusa reveals evolutionary forces shaping genome stability

The paper analyzes mutation dynamics in Daphnia obtusa using whole-genome sequencing of mutation accumulation lines, revealing mutation rates, spectra, and selection pressures affecting genome stability.

Genetic background influences the effects of RNAi-by-feeding for DNA methyltransferases in Daphnia pulex.

The paper investigates how genetic background affects RNAi-induced changes in DNA methyltransferase expression in Daphnia pulex, finding significant genotypic differences and cross-reactivity in gene silencing.

Light color and nutrients interact to determine freshwater algal community diversity and composition

The paper investigates how light color and nutrient levels interact to influence algal community diversity and composition in freshwater lakes.