Sergey V. Nuzhdin

Insights from farming Macrocystis pyrifera offshore: phenotypic analysis, genome-wide association studies, genomic selection

The paper analyzes phenotypic data and performs genome-wide association studies and genomic selection for giant kelp to improve breeding programs.

The reference genome for the northeastern Pacific bull kelp, Nereocystis luetkeana

The paper presents the first complete and annotated genome of Nereocystis luetkeana, a northeastern Pacific bull kelp, providing insights into its genomic diversity and evolutionary features.

Comparative genomics of sex determination related genes reveals shared evolutionary patterns between bivalves and mammals, but not Drosophila

This study compares the sequence evolution of sex-determination related genes in bivalves, mammals, and Drosophila, finding shared patterns in bivalves and mammals but not in Drosophila.

Phytohormones in Kappaphycus alvarezii: Genomic Insights, Activation Thresholds, and Implications for Seaweed-derived Biostimulants

The paper analyzes hormone pathways in Kappaphycus alvarezii and related algae to understand their role in biostimulant activity, revealing conserved biosynthesis and divergent signaling.

Power Calculator for Detecting Allelic Imbalance Using Hierarchical Bayesian Model

The paper presents a power calculator using a hierarchical Bayesian model to estimate the required reads and replicates for detecting allelic imbalance with specified power and type I error control.

Evaluation of the Potential of Two Common Pacific Coast Macroalgae for Mitigating Methane Emissions from Ruminants

This study evaluates two Pacific Coast macroalgae for their ability to reduce methane emissions from ruminants in vitro, finding A. taxiformis significantly more effective than Z. farlowii.

Somatic drift and rapid loss of heterozygosity suggest small effective population size of stem cells and high somatic mutation rate in asexual planaria

The paper estimates the effective population size and somatic mutation rate in asexual planarians using population genetic models and pedigree data.

Novel approach to quantitative spatial gene expression uncovers genetic stochasticity in the developing Drosophila eye

The paper quantitatively analyzes spatial gene expression in Drosophila eye development across species, genotypes, and sexes, revealing genetic stochasticity and evolutionary changes in gene regulatory relationships.

Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci Underlying Circadian Light Sensitivity In Drosophila

This study identifies a major QTL on chromosome 2 associated with circadian light sensitivity in Drosophila and finds that the timeless s/ls polymorphism contributes to phenotypic variation.