Sarah S. T. Mak

This study demonstrates the feasibility of recovering genomic and transcriptomic profiles from decades-old FFPE brain tissues, showing improved data quality through optimized library preparation strategies.

This study identifies molecular convergence in Baltic Sea pipefish populations despite differing genomic structures and species relationships.

The paper presents a high-quality genome assembly of the sea stickleback and reveals chromosomal fusions and fissions that reshape understanding of karyotype evolution in sticklebacks.

The paper examines how different milk pretreatment methods affect microbiome dynamics during cheese production using metagenomic sequencing and identifies key microbial contributors to cheese quality.

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

This study reconstructs the genomic history of the extinct giant deer, revealing genetic vulnerabilities linked to its extinction.

The paper analyzes 1,001 wolf genomes to reveal distinct evolutionary lineages and genetic health issues across Europe, highlighting the need for region-specific conservation strategies.

This study investigates the spontaneous formation of kombucha biofilm by analyzing microbial dynamics and genetic adaptations in fermented tea, linking it to plant, insect, and human-associated microbes.

This study shows that sociality in spiders is linked to lower germline mutation rates, despite small population sizes and reduced selection pressure.

This study fermented miso on the International Space Station and found it is possible, with unique microbial and sensory characteristics compared to Earth-based controls.

This paper reports the 3D genome architecture of a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth using a novel method, revealing conserved epigenetic features across elephantids.