A. J. Moore

takeout gene expression is associated with temporal kin recognition

The paper investigates whether the takeout gene, involved in feeding, influences temporal kin recognition in beetles by comparing gene expression in parental and infanticidal behaviors.

In defense of Apocynaceae: inference on evolution of pyrrolizidine alkaloids from evolution of an enzyme in their biosynthetic pathway, homospermidine synthase

The paper investigates the evolution of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in Apocynaceae by analyzing homospermidine synthase enzyme evolution, finding both single and multiple origins of the trait.

Spatiotemporal variation in the competitive environment, with implications for how climate change may affect a species with parental care.

The paper documents spatiotemporal variation in competitive interactions for Nicrophorus beetles and links these patterns to potential climate change effects on their parental care strategies.

Offspring overcome poor parenting by being better parents

This study shows that offspring of poorly cared-for parents can compensate by providing better care, limiting negative effects to a single generation.

Parallel evolution and cryptic diversification in the common and widespread Amazonian tree, Protium subserratum

This study finds that the common Amazonian tree Protium subserratum contains multiple distinct clades, suggesting it may be a species complex rather than a single evolutionary unit.

Insect homolog of oxytocin/vasopressin associated with parenting of males but not females in a subsocial beetle

The paper investigates the role of inotocin, a homolog of oxytocin/vasopressin, in parenting behavior in the subsocial beetle Nicrophorus orbicollis, finding it associated with male but not female parenting.

Limited plasticity in gene expression for providing or receiving parental care under different temperatures

The paper examines gene expression plasticity in parents and offspring of Nicrophorus orbicollis under different temperatures, finding that parental behavior remains stable despite thermal stress.

Runaway evolution from male-male competition

The paper develops a quantitative genetic model showing that an honest signal of aggression in male-male contests can drive runaway evolution by altering the social environment.

Interacting phenotypes and the coevolutionary process: Interspecific indirect genetic effects alter coevolutionary dynamics

This study adapts social evolution theory to interspecific interactions, showing that indirect genetic effects can drive coevolution even without direct selection or genetic variance in one species.

Constrained flexibility of parental cooperation limits evolutionary responses to harsh conditions

The paper examines how parental cooperation in burying beetles is constrained by fitness costs and stabilizing selection under harsh environments, limiting adaptive responses to climate change.

A Synthesis of Game Theory and Quantitative Genetic Models of Social Evolution

This paper integrates evolutionary game theory and quantitative genetics to model social evolution, showing how game theory can be translated into selection gradients and how indirect genetic effects can predict reciprocity evolution.

More than DNA methylation: does pleiotropy drive the complex pattern of evolution of Dnmt1?

This study shows that DNMT1 has roles beyond DNA methylation in gamete formation, challenging previous assumptions about its function and evolution in insects.

Id proteins suppress E2A-driven innate-like T cell development prior to TCR selection

This study shows that Id proteins suppress E2A-driven innate-like T cell development before TCR selection, promoting conventional T cell dominance.

Duplication And Sub/Neofunctionalization Of malvolio, An Insect Homolog Of Nramp, In The Subsocial Beetle Nicrophorus vespilloides

The paper examines malvolio gene duplication in Nicrophorus vespilloides, finding sub/neofunctionalization with tissue-specific expression patterns in behavior and physiology.