Tarun Kumar

This study identifies extensive horizontal gene transfer in the fungus gnat Bradysia coprophila, showing these genes contribute to stress tolerance and ecological adaptation.

The paper shows that the Hox code enforces invariant gonad subunit number in the milkweed bug by linking gonad development to segmental patterning.

The paper identifies chinmo as a novel regulator enabling differential response to Hippo signaling between germ line and somatic cells in Drosophila larval ovary development.

The paper uses network analysis to identify genetic sub-networks regulating reproductive capacity in Drosophila by integrating functional genetic data with protein-protein interactions.