Chenglong Zhu

This study analyzes genomes and transcriptomes of deep-sea anemones to reveal evolutionary patterns and adaptive strategies, finding repeated gene loss and molecular innovations in deep-sea species.

The paper constructs a chromosome-level genome for Haliotis iris and identifies an ancient regulatory axis and a multifunctional mantle involved in body asymmetry and melanogenesis.

The paper analyzes single-cell RNA sequencing data to show that lung development involves regulatory changes and new genes, with some features specific to bony fishes and mammals.