Jeffrey M. DaCosta

The paper identifies convergent genomic adaptations in brood parasitic birds, including genes related to spermatogenesis and nervous system development, across independent origins of parasitism.

This study analyzes the evolutionary origins and molecular diversification of insulin, IGFs, and their receptors across vertebrates, invertebrates, and viruses, revealing lineage-specific adaptations and conserved features.

The paper generates genome assemblies for ten brood parasitic bird species and their outgroups, enabling comparative genomic analyses of obligate brood parasitism evolution.

This study identifies sex-specific cytokine, chemokine, and growth factor differences in T1D patients and progressors, highlighting potential implications for personalized treatment.