Kenechukwu Charles‐Obi

This study shows that co-opting the trichome genetic network in Drosophila can induce large apical projections on the phallus, demonstrating the flexibility of gene regulatory networks in evolving new morphologies.

The paper maps transcription factor expression in Drosophila melanogaster pupal terminalia using RNA-seq and in situ hybridization, revealing structured patterns and creating an online database for future research.