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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 2d

Li et al: Where Are the Formerly Y-linked Genes in the Ryukyu Spiny Rat that has Lost its Y Chromosome?

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evae046

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 2d

Fricke et al: Identification of Parthenogenesis-Inducing Effector Proteins in Wolbachia

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evae036

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 2d

The GBE Best Student Paper award of 2024 goes to Laura C. Fricke (winner) and Jiachen Li (runner-up).

👏 Congratulations Laura and Jiachen for this recognition of your amazing work!

Check below for details on their research ⬇️

GBE Best Student Paper of 2024 award | Laura C. Fricke (Winner), Jiachen Li (Honorable mention)

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 2d

Dixson et al. studied the evolutionary history of Cytochrome P450s to demonstrate that physicochemical and structural methods can be used together for the mapping of remotely homologous relationships.

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaf178

#genome #evolution

Inference of Cytochrome P450 Evolutionary History Using Structural and Physicochemical Metrics

Abstract. Cytochrome P450s are a superfamily of heme-binding monooxygenases involved with the detoxification of intrinsic and extrinsic toxins. They are ne

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 2d

Dahms et al. assembled the first genome of the endangered grey reef shark using long-read PacBio HiFi and Omni-C sequencing to reach chromosome-level contiguity (36 pseudochromosomes; 2.9 Gbp) and high completeness (94% complete BUSCOs).

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaf176

#genome #evolution

Chromosome-Level Assembly and Annotation of the Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) Genome

Abstract. To date less than 5% of shark species have nuclear reference genomes, despite next-generation sequencing advances. Particularly for threatened sh

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Bibiana Rojas @biobiiana.bsky.social · 17d

"Global environmental factors impact the evolution of adult hemoglobins in squamata reptiles (lizards and snakes) and terrestrial turtles" New paper by the super talented Juan D Carvajal-Castro et al.! 🐍🦎🐢 #CienciaCriolla 🌎🧪
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Global environmental factors impact the evolution of adult hemoglobins in squamata reptiles (lizards and snakes) and terrestrial turtles

Abstract. Convergent evolution of oxygen transport mechanisms arises from respiratory proteins adapting to similar environmental pressures. We examined thi

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 3d

Lefoulon, @symbionticism.bsky.social et al. analyzed 32 Wolbachia genomes to study the evolution of the wmk male killing gene across different arthropod hosts.

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaf179

#genome #evolution #wolbachia

Evolutionary Diversification and Functions of the Candidate Male Killing Gene wmk

Abstract. Symbiont-mediated male killing (MK) is a mechanism that selectively eliminates male offspring, often by disrupting sex-specific developmental pro

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 3d

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 3d

@jdmanthey.bsky.social et al. used genome data from contemporary and historical samples of 8 Ethiopian Highlands bird species, revealing idiosyncratic shifts in genetic structure and diversity after 100 years of environmental change.

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaf163

#genome #evolution #naturalhistory

GBE | Temporal Genomics Reveal a Century of Genomic Diversity Shifts Across a Biodiversity Hotspot Avian Assemblage

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 3d

Liu, Liu & Hu retrieved 2,102 mtDNA sequences of 80 Carnivora species from public databases, uncovering several hidden issues that may compromise evolutionary and genetic inferences.

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaf174

#genome #evolution #mtdna

GBE | Image illustrating the prevalence of NUMTs in Carnivora and their impacts for genetic and evolutionary studies based on mitochondrial sequences.

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 3d

Fantastic Job, Joe and colleagues, it was a privilege for us to feature your work in GBE!

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Joe Manthey @jdmanthey.bsky.social · 4d

Our paper on the temporal genomics of Ethiopian birds
has been highlighted (and gotten the cover) in @genomebiolevol.bsky.social
Article: doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaf163
Highlight: doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaf175

w/ @bourgeoisyann.bsky.social, @lcampillo.bsky.social, and others not on bsky

Genome Biology and Evolution October 2025 cover image with a photo of an Ethiopian White-eye.

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 5d

Mordier, @antoinemolaro.bsky.social et al. applied phylogenomic approaches to characterize the evolutionary trajectories and selective forces shaping mammalian Schlafen genes.

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaf172

#genome #evolution

Recurrent Evolutionary Innovations in Rodent and Primate Schlafen Genes

Abstract. SCHLAFEN proteins are a large family of RNase-related enzymes carrying essential immune and developmental functions. Despite these important role

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 8d

Rychel et al. reveal that optimal coordination of stress responses and metabolism can be achieved with a small number of regulatory mutations, and may suggest a new role for large protein export systems.

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaf171

#genome #evolution #ecoli

GBE | Laboratory Evolution Reveals Transcriptional Mechanisms Underlying Thermal Adaptation of Escherichia coli

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 8d

Nagashima et al. investigated the evolutionary history of paralogs of Aqp10 - a member of the aquaglyceriporin family, which transports small, uncharged solutes - in anguillid eels.

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaf169

#genome #evolution

GBE | Loss and Gain of Aqp10 Paralogs With Broad Solute Selectivity in Anguillid Eels

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Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo @biovitenskap.bsky.social · 9d

New publication: "Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms, Structural Variants, and Short Tandem Repeats Capture Distinct Signals of Adaptive Divergence in the #Atlantic #Puffin" with O. Kersten, B. Star, K. Jakobsen and S. Boessenkool from @biovitenskap.bsky.social
Published in @genomebiolevol.bsky.social

Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms, Structural Variants, and Short Tandem Repeats Capture Distinct Signals of Adaptive Divergence in the Atlantic Puffin

Abstract. The Arctic has been the scene for (re)colonization, diversification, and adaptation of boreal and Arctic fauna. As anthropogenic warming of the A

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 9d

Schall & @jeffreymkidd.bsky.social characterized structural variation in dogs using a combination of long- and short-read data and genome assemblies. Several SVs have frequency profiles across breeds consistent with selection.

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaf173

#genome #evolution #TEsky

Structural variation makes an important contribution to genetic diversity. An integrated analysis of long-read and short-read sequencing data created an expanded database of structural variation in canines. Several structural variants, including multiple mobile element insertions, have frequency profiles across major clades of modern dog breeds consistent with selection.

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 10d

The October cover of Genome Biology and Evolution features the work of @jdmanthey.bsky.social et al., who evaluated changes in genetic diversity of Ethiopian birds using genome data from contemporary and historical samples.

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaf163

#genome #evolution #birds

Genome Biology and Evolution | October 2025 cover

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One Health Microbiome Center @psumbiome.bsky.social · 18d

🧬🔬 New from @symbionticism.bsky.social Lab:

The male-killing gene wmk in Wolbachia shows 5 phylogenetic Types across 32 genomes.

Lepidoptera have more copies & diversity than Drosophila (Types I & III).

Expression levels shape male-biased lethality.

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Evolutionary Diversification and Functions of the Candidate Male Killing Gene wmk

Abstract. Symbiont-mediated male killing (MK) is a mechanism that selectively eliminates male offspring, often by disrupting sex-specific developmental pro

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 11d

This study was featured on the cover of the September edition of GBE.

See more articles from this month here: academic.oup.com/gbe/issue/17/9

Volume 17 Issue 9 | Genome Biology and Evolution | Oxford Academic

The official journal of the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution. Publishes original research on the evolutionary advances at the forefront of genomics, embracing genome-wide evolutionary inves...

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 11d

Weng et al. examined 431 genomes of butterflies and related lineages, revealing that horizontal transfer of digestion and detoxification genes facilitated the evolution of herbivory, enabling butterflies to co-evolve with angiosperm hosts.

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaf156

#genome #evolution #HGTsky

GBE | Gene Family Evolution Suggests Correlated Dietary Adaptations in Butterflies and Moths

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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you, Stefan and colleagues, for choosing to publish your research with GBE!

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Kjetill S Jakobsen @kjetillsj.bsky.social · 18d

Article alert! Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms, Structural Variants, and Short Tandem Repeats Capture Distinct Signals of Adaptive Divergence in the Atlantic Puffin url: academic.oup.com/gbe/article/...

Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms, Structural Variants, and Short Tandem Repeats Capture Distinct Signals of Adaptive Divergence in the Atlantic Puffin

Abstract. The Arctic has been the scene for (re)colonization, diversification, and adaptation of boreal and Arctic fauna. As anthropogenic warming of the A

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Stefan Ruhl 🦷💧🦠 @spit-lab.bsky.social · 14d

What have 🦷🦷 #TEETH 🦷🦷, 🥛 #MILK 🥛, and💧💧 #SALIVA 💧💧to do with each other? Ask PetarPajic, Luane Landau, and Omer Gokcumen @gokcumenlab.bsky.social ❗️

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Saliva Protein Genes in Humans were Shaped During Primate Evolution

Abstract. Genes within the secretory calcium-binding phosphoprotein locus diversified along with the formation of a calcified skeleton in vertebrates, the

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Caroline Puente-Lelievre @cpuentelelievre.bsky.social · Sep 4

Special Section in GBE: Structural Phylogenetics

Here we showcase novel work on how 3D protein structures can reshape evolutionary biology, from methods to applications.

More papers coming out soon!

@genomebiolevol.bsky.social @proteinmechanic.bsky.social

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