Katherine Belov

The Vertebrate Genomes Project Phase I: A global reference genome resource

The Vertebrate Genomes Project Phase I provides high-quality reference genomes for 816 species, enabling evolutionary and conservation insights across vertebrates.

Characterisation of pouch secretions from breeding Tasmanian devils

This study identifies immune proteins in Tasmanian devil pouch secretions that may contribute to microbiome restructuring during lactation.

When Cells Rebel: a comparative genomics investigation into marsupial cancer susceptibility

This study investigates genetic factors contributing to high cancer susceptibility in marsupials by comparing genome expansions of oncogenes between dasyurid and non-dasyurid species.

Boost or Bust? The impact of supplementation on functional genetic diversity and selective processes in Tasmanian devils

The paper assesses how supplementation affects functional genetic diversity and selective processes in Tasmanian devils, finding increased functional diversity post-supplementation without evidence of local allele swamping.

Inbreeding and resultant homozygosity across key inflammation and DNA repair genes linked to chlamydial infection in New South Wales koalas

The paper links inbreeding and homozygosity in koalas to chlamydial infection susceptibility using genome-wide association studies and population genetics analyses.

Temporal loss of genome-wide and immunogenetic diversity in a near-extinct parrot

The paper tracks genomic and immunogenetic diversity loss in the orange-bellied parrot over time, finding a 62% reduction in genomic diversity and decreased Toll-like receptor alleles, increasing disease susceptibility.

Multi-omics resources for the Australian southern stuttering frog (Mixophyes australis) reveal assorted antimicrobial peptides

The paper presents genomic and transcriptomic resources for the southern stuttering frog, identifying novel antimicrobial peptides through multi-omics approaches.

Universal DNA methylation age across mammalian tissues

The paper develops universal epigenetic clocks that accurately estimate age across mammalian tissues using DNA methylation data from 185 species.

Genome assembly of the numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus), the only termitivorous marsupial

The paper presents the first draft genome of the numbat, identifying genes related to its termitivorous diet and providing insights into its evolutionary adaptations.

A reference genome for the critically endangered woylie, Bettongia penicillata ogilbyi

The paper reports the first reference genome for the critically endangered woylie, generated using long-read sequencing and transcriptome assembly.

The first Antechinus reference genome provides a resource for investigating the genetic basis of semelparity and age-related neuropathologies

The paper provides the first annotated reference genome for Antechinus stuartii, revealing genomic features linked to semelparity and age-related neuropathologies.

Characterisation of the faecal virome of captive and wild Tasmanian devils using virus-like particles metagenomics and meta-transcriptomics

This study characterizes the faecal virome of captive and wild Tasmanian devils using VLP metagenomics and meta-transcriptomics, revealing novel viruses and highlighting differences in viral diversity between populations.