Emily A. Hornett

Concerted genome expansion of heritable symbionts in an insect host

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

Evolution of Wolbachia male-killing mechanism within a host species

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

Mosquitoes reared in distinct insectaries within an institution in close spatial proximity possess significantly divergent microbiome

This study shows that mosquitoes reared in different insectaries have divergent microbiomes, influenced by environmental conditions and food sources.

The Hypolimnas misippus genome supports a common origin of the W chromosome in Lepidoptera

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.