Laura Blanco-Berdugo

Benchmarking Genomic Variant Calling Tools in Inbred Mouse Strains: Recommendations and Considerations

The paper benchmarks variant calling tools in inbred mouse strains, finding tradeoffs between recall and precision and recommending ensemble approaches for optimal results.

Increased rate of de novo single nucleotide mutation in house mice born through assisted reproduction

This study finds a ~30% increase in de novo single nucleotide mutations in house mice conceived via assisted reproductive technologies compared to naturally conceived mice.

Mapping the Global Distribution of Mus musculus: Implications for Evolutionary Genetics

This study updates the geographic range of house mice using biodiversity data and genetic analysis, revealing their environmental limits and ancestral origins in South Asia.

Early life DNA methylation profiles are indicative of age-related transcriptome changes

The paper shows that early life DNA methylation patterns predict age-related transcriptome changes in mice, supporting the developmental origins of disease hypothesis.