Dino Peter McMahon

The paper identifies horizontal gene transfer of the Drosomycin antimicrobial peptide gene across insect species, suggesting HGT contributes to immune system novelty and defense capabilities.

This study links rapid termite diversification to increased transposable element activity across two evolutionary waves.

The paper presents two new high-quality genomes from the cockroach genus Cryptocercus to study adaptations to xylophagy and subsociality, finding relaxed selection and positive selection in energy production pathways.

This study investigates the evolution of sex determination in termites using genome assemblies, finding undifferentiated sex chromosomes and varying roles of the doublesex gene.

The paper identifies genetic changes in odorant receptors and other genes associated with termite sociality across multiple species.

This study sequenced 47 termite genomes, revealing genomic expansions linked to dietary evolution and ecological success in Termitidae.