B. Misof

Phylogenomics recovers multiple origins of portable case-making in caddisflies (Insecta: Trichoptera), the world's most common underwater architects

This study uses phylogenomic data to reconstruct the evolutionary history of caddisflies, finding that portable case-making evolved independently in three lineages.

A transcriptome-based phylogeny of Scarabaeoidea confirms the sister group relationship of dung beetles and phytophagous pleurostict scarabs (Coleoptera)

This study uses transcriptome data from over 50 Scarabaeidae species to resolve phylogenetic relationships, confirming the monophyly of Scarabaeidae and the sister group status of dung beetles and phytophagous pleurostict scarabs.

Contribution of hybridization to the evolution of a derived reproductive strategy in ricefishes

The paper investigates the evolution of pelvic-brooding in Sulawesi ricefishes, finding no gene flow between distantly related pelvic-brooding lineages but evidence of ancient hybridization and introgression contributing to the trait.

Dual targeting of salt inducible kinases and CSF1R uncouples bone formation and bone resorption

The paper shows that YKL-05-099, which inhibits SIKs and CSF1R, increases bone formation without increasing bone resorption in mice.

Are fleas highly modified Mecoptera? Phylogenomic resolution of Antliophora (Insecta: Holometabola)

This study uses transcriptomic data to resolve the phylogenetic relationships within Antliophora, finding fleas are sister to either a monophyletic Mecoptera or arose within mecopteran families, potentially making Mecoptera paraphyletic.

How old are dragonflies and damselflies? Odonata (Insecta) transcriptomics resolve familial relationships

This study uses transcriptomics to resolve the phylogenetic relationships of Odonata, finding monophyletic damselfly and dragonfly families and estimating their origins in the late Triassic.

Genomic signals of admixture and reinforcement between two closely related species of European sepsid flies

The paper examines gene flow and reinforcement between two European dung fly species using genomic data from sympatric and allopatric populations.

Detecting and visualising the impact of heterogeneous evolutionary processes on phylogenetic estimates

The paper presents methods to detect and visualize the impact of heterogeneous evolutionary processes on phylogenetic estimates.

Measuring historical and compositional signals in phylogenetic data

This paper introduces two metrics to quantify historical and compositional signals in phylogenetic data, enabling better selection of phylogenetic data before analysis.

Genomic adaptations to aquatic and aerial life in mayflies and the origin of wings in insects

This study analyzes the genome and gene expression of mayflies to uncover genomic adaptations related to aquatic and aerial life and the origin of wings in insects.

Genomic signatures accompanying the dietary shift to phytophagy in polyphagan beetles

This study identifies adaptive gene family expansions in polyphagan beetles associated with their shift to plant-feeding, supporting the role of plant chemical defenses in beetle diversification.