Alejandra Samano

The paper shows that the Su(Ste) Y-linked repeat array in Drosophila is organized into domains with conserved structure, which constrains gene conversion and copy-number dynamics.

The paper resolves centromere structure in Drosophila, showing conserved architectural domains despite DNA sequence variation.

The paper investigates the role of structural variants in Drosophila phenotypes using long-read sequencing, finding that SVs disproportionately contribute to deleterious visible traits.

This study identifies structural variants in Anopheles stephensi that contribute to its adaptive success in invasive environments.