Erick X. Bayala

microRNAs affecting development of body pigmentation in adult Drosophila melanogaster

The paper identifies miRNAs that regulate body pigmentation in adult Drosophila melanogaster through gain- and loss-of-function screens and validates miR-8's role in modulating pigmentation genes.

Pigmentation variation in Drosophila elegans driven by cis-regulatory changes affecting expression of the ebony gene

The paper investigates pigmentation variation in Drosophila elegans by identifying cis-regulatory changes in the ebony gene that contribute to intraspecific and interspecific color morph differences.

Divergence of Grainy head affects chromatin accessibility, gene expression, and embryonic viability in Drosophila melanogaster

The paper compares the effects of Drosophila and C. elegans Grainy head orthologs on chromatin accessibility, gene expression, and embryonic viability in Drosophila, showing functional divergence despite conserved developmental roles.

Divergent expression of aristaless1 and aristaless2 is associated with embryonic appendage and pupal wing development in butterflies

The paper examines the divergent expression patterns of aristaless1 and aristaless2 in butterflies, showing their roles in embryonic appendage and pupal wing development, and their sub-functionalization after gene duplication.

From the formation of embryonic appendages to the color of wings: Conserved and novel roles of aristaless1 in butterfly development

This study investigates the developmental role of aristaless1 in butterfly wing coloration, finding it regulates pigment synthesis and expression through Wnt signaling.