D. Plotkin

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 high-quality genome assembly of the ghost moth Druceiella hillmani provides new evidence of genome size augmentation in Hepialidae

The paper presents a high-quality genome assembly of the ghost moth Druceiella hillmani, revealing it as one of the largest genomes in Lepidoptera with high completeness.

New genome reveals molecular signatures of adaptation to nocturnality in moth-like butterflies (Hedylidae)

The paper sequences the first high-quality Hedylidae genome and identifies molecular adaptations in visual genes associated with nocturnality.

The effects of resistance training on denervated myofibers, senescent cells, and associated protein markers in middle-aged adults

This study examines how resistance training affects denervated myofibers, senescent cells, and related proteins in middle-aged adults, finding increased muscle-nerve communication proteins but no significant changes in senescent cell content or SASP proteins.

A novel deep proteomic approach in human skeletal muscle unveils distinct molecular signatures affected by aging and resistance training

This study uses a novel deep proteomic approach to analyze aging and resistance training effects on skeletal muscle proteomes, revealing distinct molecular changes in myofibrillar and non-myofibrillar fractions.

Anti-Bat Ultrasound Production in Moths is Globally and Phylogenetically Widespread

The paper investigates anti-bat ultrasound production in moths, finding it widespread across 52 genera and identifying new subfamily origins and acoustic mimicry clusters.