Sheina B. Sim

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly of the Olympia oyster, enabling insights into its biology and aiding conservation and restoration efforts.

The paper presents the first chromosome-level genome of the blueberry stem gall wasp, revealing repeat-driven genome expansion and insights into symbiont interactions and host adaptation.

The paper shows that locust swarming evolves through diverse molecular pathways rather than shared genes, highlighting flexible regulatory architectures and modular systems.

This paper presents highly contiguous genome assemblies for Rhodnius prolixus and Triatoma rubida, revealing gene family expansions and positive selection in genes related to chemosensation, metabolism, and digestion, which are linked to the evolution of blood-feeding in Triatominae.

This study provides a reference genome and transcriptome atlas of the Rocky Mountain wood tick, identifying genes involved in blood feeding and developmental-stage-specific gene expression.

This study identifies the ivory:mir-193 locus as a major determinant of melanic color variation in Anticarsia gemmatalis moths, showing that divergent haplotypes and regulatory elements control dark morph pigmentation.

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly for the invasive erythrina gall wasp, Quadrastichus erythrinae, and its endosymbiont Wolbachia pipientis, revealing genomic features and evolutionary insights.

CiFi improves Hi-C analysis by combining 3C with PacBio HiFi sequencing, enabling better coverage in repetitive regions and low-input samples.

This study analyzes the genome and transcriptome of Candidatus Erwinia dacicola, revealing extensive pseudogenization and genome degradation associated with its obligate mutualism with the olive fruit fly.

The paper presents chromosome-scale genome assemblies for the olive fruit fly and its symbiont, providing foundational resources for genetic research.

This paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly for the monolectic bee Protandrena passiflorae using long-read and HiC data, providing a high-quality resource for studying pollinator biology.

This study identifies a large deletion at the ebony locus causing the black pupae phenotype in Anastrepha ludens and validates its function across six tephritid species.

The paper identifies enhancer activity differences between social and solitary populations of Lasioglossum albipes, linking cis-regulatory variation to social behavior evolution.

The paper assembles the chromosome-scale genome of the Hunt bumble bee, Bombus huntii, using PacBio and HiC sequencing, achieving high continuity and chromosome organization.

This paper presents the first chromosome-scale genome assembly of Anastrepha obliqua using HiFi long-read sequencing, providing a resource for future genetic and genomic research.

The paper presents a chromosome-scale genome assembly of a Bt-resistant Helicoverpa zea strain to aid in understanding resistance mechanisms and crop protection strategies.

The paper identifies a conserved gene responsible for the white pupae phenotype in multiple fruit fly species and demonstrates its utility for creating sexing strains in pest control.