Xin Liu

TGS-GapCloser closes gaps in genome assemblies using error-prone long reads, improving contig N50 and gene completeness while being faster than existing tools.

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly of Atlantic herring, enabling the detection of a supergene and improved analysis of selection signals.

The paper presents a draft genome of Solanum aethiopicum, identifies expanded resistance and drought tolerance genes, and identifies SNPs linked to these traits for breeding applications.

This paper presents the first de novo genome assembly of the porcupinefish, Diodon holocanthus, using long-read sequencing technologies and provides annotations of repetitive sequences and protein-coding genes.

This study presents the first chromosome-level genome assembly of the copperband butterflyfish, Chelmon rostratus, providing insights into genome evolution and adaptation in coral reef fish.

The paper investigates the evolutionary dynamics of selenoproteins in Archaeplastida, finding losses in certain algal groups and potential gains via horizontal gene transfer.

This study assembled two chromosome-scale genomes of the fall armyworm in China, revealing gene family expansions and population origins to aid in pest management.

The paper compares 3654 chloroplast genomes to uncover evolutionary patterns in green plants, identifying gene clusters and IR expansions.

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome of black rockfish, identifies candidate genes related to viviparity, and proposes a reproductive model.

The paper reports the chromosome-level genome of the white-spotted bamboo shark and shows chromosome rearrangements contribute to phenotypic diversity in cartilaginous fishes.

This study identifies HLA-DQA1 as the major independent genetic risk for ACPA-positive RA in Han population through MHC region sequencing and HLA-typing.

This study uses multi-omics analysis to examine the effects of simulated weightlessness on rhesus macaques, identifying molecular changes in blood, muscle, brain regions, and fecal samples.

The paper introduces scCAT-seq, a method to simultaneously assay chromatin accessibility and transcriptome in single cells, and demonstrates its application in human pre-implantation embryos to reveal regulatory heterogeneity.

This paper presents a de novo genome assembly of the Mongolian gerbil using Illumina sequencing and supports it with transcriptome data from 27 tissues, identifying 36,019 protein-coding genes.

The paper describes an informatics platform for structured data storage and pre-publication sharing of pathogen sequencing data with stakeholders.

This study demonstrates CRISPR/Cas9 can generate extrachromosomal circular DNA and ring chromosomes in human cells, enabling new tools for genetic engineering and disease modeling.

The paper reports the first de novo genome of Panax notoginseng, identifies gene family contractions and expansions related to disease resistance and ABC transporters, and maps key genes in the ginsenoside biosynthesis pathway.