Kevin J. Vogel

This study examines the distribution, genome evolution, and tissue localization of Symbiopectobacterium in Rhodnius species, revealing its facultative intracellular lifestyle and genome dynamics.

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 shows that the gut bacterium Rhodococcus rhodnii in Rhodnius prolixus primes the insect's immune system against pathogens, with live bacteria and specific species providing stronger protection than commensals.

The paper presents a high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly of the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana, using PacBio and Hi-C data, improving upon previous incomplete references.