Nagarjun Vijay

This study investigates the evolutionary history and functional divergence of APOBEC1 in birds, finding recurrent disruptions and DNA editing roles instead of RNA editing.

The paper reanalyzes sequencing data to reveal complex homeologous gene organization and chimeric genes in the yohimbane biosynthesis pathway of Rauvolfia tetraphylla.

The paper identifies and characterizes stop-codon-free regions in primate genomes, suggesting they may serve as substrates for de novo gene emergence.

The paper identifies 53 gene losses in squamates through chromosomal rearrangements and segmental deletions, highlighting their role in immune function and evolutionary adaptation.

The paper identifies multiple independent GPRC6A gene loss events across vertebrates, challenging the notion of its universal functionality and suggesting lineage-specific adaptations.

This study presents a de novo genome assembly for Rauvolfia serpentina and analyzes paleodemographic histories of Apocynaceae species, revealing a population bottleneck during the Mid-Pleistocene.

The paper investigates ancestral gene loss in thylacines, linking gene deletions to dietary and sensory adaptations, and suggests their role in extinction.

The paper examines chromatin accessibility differences in hybrids of Drosophila species to explore how chromosomal rearrangements influence epigenetic divergence and reproductive isolation.

The paper reanalyzes a chicken genome assembly to correct a previously reported complex chromosomal rearrangement at the Fm locus, showing *Fm_2 is correct instead of *Fm_1 due to assembly errors.

The paper identifies the Id locus in Black Bone Chickens, locates it to a 1.6 Mb region, and suggests it may function as a polygenic supergene cluster influencing dermal pigmentation.

This study examines the evolutionary diversity of the CXCL16-CXCR6 axis across vertebrates, identifying motif substitutions and recurrent gene loss in various species.

The paper presents a high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly of Mercurialis annua and evaluates its completeness and utility for evolutionary studies.

The paper identifies terminal regions of genes as hotspots for low complexity regions and positive selection, showing their role in functional diversity and purifying selection across Tetrapoda clades.

The paper analyzes the genetic structure and demographic history of green peafowls using whole-genome sequencing data to identify distinct populations and inform conservation strategies.

The paper identifies midsize deletions in wild chicken relatives, showing they contribute to DNA loss and are associated with phenotypic traits.

The paper identifies concurrent loss of ciliary genes WDR93 and CFAP46 in multiple bird species and discusses implications for host-pathogen interactions and pathogen surveillance.

The paper identifies a selective sweep near the fibromelanosis locus in Kadaknath chickens, showing hitchhiking of the BPIL gene due to linkage with the Fm locus.

The paper assembles the genome of Wild jack (Artocarpus hirsutus) and compares it with Jackfruit and Breadfruit genomes to study demographic history and evolutionary patterns.

The paper corrects errors in the tiger genome and identifies genetic changes linked to neuronal development and evolution.

This study reports the first genome sequence of the Indian peacock and identifies genes under adaptive evolution that may explain its unique phenotypic traits.