Misty R. Riddle

This study shows that loss-of-function mutations in Bco2a in cavefish lead to increased carotenoid and vitamin A accumulation, providing a physiological advantage in low-oxygen environments.

This study compares gonad transcriptomes between surface and cavefish morphotypes of Astyanax mexicanus, revealing sex-related gene expression differences and physiological adaptations.

This study compares enteric neural crest development in surface and cavefish of Astyanax mexicanus, finding faster migration and differentiation in cavefish and identifying potential genetic mutations affecting endothelin signaling.

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome of surface fish Astyanax mexicanus and uses it to identify genetic factors contributing to trait evolution in cavefish populations.