Igor A. Antoshechkin

Hookworm genes encoding intestinal excreted-secreted proteins are transcriptionally upregulated in response to the host's immune system

The paper identifies hookworm genes upregulated by the host immune system, focusing on intestinal-expressed genes in A. ceylanicum and their potential roles in immune evasion.

A single-nucleus transcriptomic atlas of the adult Aedes aegypti mosquito

The paper presents a single-nucleus RNA sequencing atlas of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, identifying novel cell types and sexual dimorphism in gene expression across tissues.

Genomes of the entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema hermaphroditum and its associated bacteria

The paper presents the genome of Steinernema hermaphroditum and its associated bacteria, revealing gene clusters and a potential second bacterial circle in entomopathogenic nematodes.

Transcriptome analysis of the winter tick (Dermacentor albipictus) reveals sex-specific expression patterns

This study presents the first transcriptome analysis of the winter tick, identifying sex-specific gene expression and a novel doublesex-like splicing mechanism in chelicerates.

Cleave and Rescue gamete killers create conditions for gene drive in plants

The paper demonstrates the function of Cleave and Rescue (ClvR) gene drive in Arabidopsis thaliana by showing it kills gametes lacking the drive, and models its robustness for population modification.

Natural variation in the irld gene family affects starvation resistance in C. elegans

The paper identifies natural variation in the irld gene family affecting starvation resistance in C. elegans using MIP-seq and genome-wide association.

Eliminating Mosquitoes with Precision Guided Sterile Males

This paper develops a CRISPR-based sterile insect technique to eliminate Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in controlled environments.

Improved reference genome of the arboviral vector Aedes albopictus

The paper presents an improved genome assembly of Aedes albopictus, revealing new biological features and enabling population and developmental studies.

The Developmental Transcriptome of Ae. albopictus, a Major Worldwide Human Disease Vector

This study characterizes the developmental transcriptome of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes using RNAseq, identifying gene expression patterns and comparing them to Aedes aegypti.

Engineered resistance to Zika virus in transgenic Ae. aegypti expressing a polycistronic cluster of synthetic miRNAs

This study generates Ae. aegypti mosquitoes engineered with synthetic miRNAs to reduce ZIKV infection, dissemination, and transmission.

Improved Aedes aegypti mosquito reference genome assembly enables biological discovery and vector control

The paper presents an improved Aedes aegypti genome assembly, AaegL5, which enhances biological understanding and vector control efforts by resolving key genomic features and identifying new targets for intervention.

Transcriptomic Description of an Endogenous Female State in C. elegans

The paper studies transcriptomic changes in C. elegans during the transition to an endogenous female state and finds that sperm loss drives some aging-related gene expression changes.