Nathan W. Bailey

The paper presents 25 new microsporidian genomes, revealing extreme pangenome diversity and novel tetraploid structures in some species.

The paper examines the fitness consequences of same-sex sexual behavior in burying beetles, finding it reduces reproductive success but decreases aggression.

This study shows heat stress increases same-sex sexual behavior in burying beetles by altering cuticular hydrocarbon profiles, suggesting a link between thermal stress and chemical communication disruption.

The paper studies genomic signatures of coevolution between a parasitoid fly and its cricket host, revealing arms-race dynamics and selective sweeps driven by host adaptations.

The paper examines genomic adaptation in Hawaiian crickets following the introduction of a parasitoid fly, finding population size declines and local adaptation through male-silencing alleles.

The paper tests and refines methods for reconstructing cricket song acoustics using finite element modeling and preserved specimens, finding that rehydration and parameter optimization improve reliability.

The paper identifies cis-regulatory divergence in neural tissues of cricket species linked to mate recognition behavior, showing asymmetrical selection and gene flow effects.

The paper investigates leaf masquerade in katydids, showing that color and shape synergistically enhance survival and evolved together during diversification.

The paper presents a high-quality reference genome for the banded cricket and identifies genomic targets for selective breeding through comparative genomics.