Protist diversity and phylogeny

Simultaneous hybrid genome sequencing of Vermamoeba vermiformis and its Dependentiae endosymbiont Vermiphilus pyriformis

The paper uses hybrid sequencing to characterize the genomes of Vermamoeba vermiformis and its endosymbiont Vermiphilus pyriformis, reporting their genome sizes and structures.

Genomes of Symbiodiniaceae reveal extensive sequence divergence but conserved functions at family and genus levels

The paper presents whole-genome comparisons of Symbiodiniaceae isolates, revealing extensive sequence divergence but conserved gene functions across species and genera.

Host preferences of coexisting Perkinsea parasitoids during coastal dinoflagellate blooms

The paper examines parasite-host interactions between Perkinsea parasitoids and dinoflagellate blooms, finding that parasitoid diversity and distribution are shaped by host preferences and abundance.

First draft genome of the Labyrinthula genus, an opportunistic seagrass pathogen, reveals novel insight into marine protist phylogeny, ecology and CAZyme cell-wall degradation

This study presents the first draft genome of Labyrinthula SR_Ha_C, revealing insights into its phylogeny, ecology, and CAZyme-mediated cell-wall degradation capabilities.

Differential Gene Expression Analysis and Cytological Evidence Reveal a Sexual Stage of an Amoeba with Multiparental Cellular and Nuclear Fusion

This study identifies a sexual stage in the amoeba Cochliopodium through differential gene expression and cytological analysis, showing upregulation of meiosis and sex-related genes during fusion.

Expanding diversity of Asgard archaea and the elusive ancestry of eukaryotes

The paper expands the phylogenetic and metabolic diversity of Asgard archaea and suggests eukaryotes may have originated from an unknown ancestral lineage outside extant archaea.

The genome of Ectocarpus subulatus - a highly stress-tolerant brown alga

This paper presents the genome and metabolic network of Ectocarpus subulatus, a stress-tolerant brown alga, and identifies features contributing to its stress tolerance.

Morpho-molecular diversity and evolutionary analyses suggest hidden life styles in Spumellaria (Radiolaria)

This study classifies Spumellaria using morphological and molecular data, revealing hidden diversity and re-evaluating taxonomic classification based on skeletal symmetry.

Polarella glacialis genomes encode tandem repeats of single-exon genes with functions critical to adaptation of dinoflagellates

This study presents genome assemblies of Polarella glacialis, revealing a high proportion of single-exon genes and their role in cold adaptation.

Functional innovation in the evolution of the calcium-dependent system of the eukaryotic endoplasmic reticulum

The paper investigates the evolution of the calcium-dependent system in eukaryotes, identifying its origins and key innovations across species.

Four high-quality draft genome assemblies of the marine heterotrophic nanoflagellate Cafeteria roenbergensis

The paper presents four high-quality draft genome assemblies of Cafeteria roenbergensis, enabling evolutionary analysis of heterotrophic protists.

Nuclear gene transformation in a dinoflagellate

This paper develops a gene transformation protocol for dinoflagellates, enabling functional testing of nuclear genes through electroporation and antibiotic resistance gene expression.

Structural rearrangements drive extensive genome divergence between symbiotic and free-living Symbiodinium

This study compares genome structures of symbiotic and free-living Symbiodinium species, finding extensive divergence and suggesting structural rearrangements contribute to lifestyle differences.

Subcellular compartments interplay for carbon and nitrogen allocation in Chromera velia and Vitrella brassicaformis

The paper investigates metabolic compartmentation in chromerids by analyzing protein localization and confirms the necessity of metabolite exchange for carbon and nitrogen allocation.

Tracing the evolution of the plastome and mitogenome in the Chloropicophyceae uncovered convergent tRNA gene losses and a variant plastid genetic code

The paper analyzes plastome and mitogenome evolution in Chloropicophyceae, identifying convergent tRNA gene losses and a unique plastid genetic code reassignment.

Time calibrated morpho-molecular classification of Nassellaria (Radiolaria)

This paper presents a morpho-molecular classification of Nassellaria using 18S and 28S rDNA and morphology, estimating their origin and diversification using a fossil-calibrated molecular clock.

The Complete Chloroplast Genome of Tetraselmis desikacharyi (Chlorodendrophyceae) and Phylogenetic Analysis

The paper presents the complete chloroplast genome of Tetraselmis desikacharyi and performs a phylogenetic analysis placing Chlorodendrophyceae as a deep-diverging lineage within core Chlorophyta.

An explorable public transcriptomics compendium for eukaryotic microalgae

The paper compiles and analyzes transcriptome data from ten eukaryotic microalgae to create a public resource for molecular systems biology research.

Genome analysis of the unicellular eukaryote Euplotes vannus reveals molecular basis for sex determination and tolerance to environmental stresses

This study analyzes the genome and transcriptome of Euplotes vannus to uncover molecular mechanisms of sex determination and stress tolerance.

Analysis Of The Genomic Basis Of Functional Diversity In Dinoflagellates Using A Transcriptome-Based Sequence Similarity Network

The paper uses a sequence similarity network to analyze dinoflagellate transcriptomes, identifying novel protein domains linked to toxicity and symbiosis.

The Plastid Genome In Cladophorales Green Algae Is Encoded By Hairpin Plasmids

This study identifies that the chloroplast genome of Cladophorales green algae is fragmented into hairpin plasmids, a unique structure not previously observed in eukaryotes.

Symbiodinium genomes reveal adaptive evolution of functions related to symbiosis

The paper presents draft genomes of two Symbiodinium species and identifies genes under positive selection related to symbiosis functions.

A large kinome in a large cell: Stentor coeruleus possesses highly expanded kinase families and novel domain architectures

This study characterizes the kinome of Stentor coeruleus, revealing expanded kinase families and novel domain architectures that may underlie its regeneration capabilities.