Yiyuan Li

This study resolves the taxonomic controversy of SRAV, a plant-infecting flavi-like virus, by showing it belongs to the Flaviviridae family and triggers host RNAi responses.

This study identifies the genomic basis of evolutionary novelties in the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter, revealing novel genes, horizontal gene transfer, and symbiotic associations contributing to its adaptations.

The paper analyzes gene and protein domain content changes across 76 arthropod genomes to understand evolutionary patterns and their association with phenotypic adaptations.

The paper uses citizen science to collect genetic data on the invasive butterfly Pieris rapae, revealing its global spread through human activities and four founding events over 160 years.