Raquel Ruivo

The paper analyzes the evolution of CLDN18 across vertebrates, showing gene loss, alternative splicing, and regulatory changes linked to stomach loss and pleiotropy.

The paper identifies convergent gene loss in the chemical defensome across marine mammals, highlighting adaptation to aquatic environments and reduced detoxification capacity.

The paper identifies a mutation in the MC1R gene responsible for seasonal camouflage in least weasels and shows it was maintained by spatially varying selection.

This study evaluates the ecotoxicity of two natural compound derivatives as eco-friendly antifouling agents, finding lower toxicity compared to traditional biocides.

The paper identifies the independent loss of ghrelin and Mboat4 in snakes, chameleons, and toadhead agamas, linking it to adaptations in energy metabolism.

The paper investigates the evolution of sperm energetics in mammals by analyzing gene duplication and loss of Atp1a4, revealing its role in sodium-dependent glucose uptake and subsequent pseudogenization in three lineages.

The paper introduces GLossDB, a curated database of gene loss events in vertebrates, focusing on cetaceans and other taxa, with searchable features and supporting evidence.

PseudoChecker2 and PseudoViz automate and visualize gene loss detection across species using genomic data.

The paper examines neuropeptide-receptor gene alterations in cetaceans, finding species-specific mutations and gene loss linked to their unique physiological adaptations.

The paper presents a de novo transcriptome assembly of the annelid worm Hediste diversicolor using Illumina sequencing, resulting in a comprehensive resource for biological studies.

The paper presents a high-quality genome assembly for the Atlantic chub mackerel, providing a resource for studying its biology and fisheries management.

The paper uses genomic analysis to determine whether the pineal gland in Xenarthra is functional or vestigial, finding that melatonin synthesis and signaling genes are independently eroded and lost.

The paper traces the evolutionary expansion, retention, and loss of the ACSBG gene family in vertebrates, identifying a new lineage ACSBG3 and duplication in the Theria ancestor.