F. Castro

Convergent Decay of Skin-specific Gene Modules in Pangolins

The paper analyzes gene modules related to skin physiology in pangolin genomes, revealing convergent gene inactivation patterns and insights into the evolution of keratin-derived scales.

Convergent loss of the necroptosis pathway in disparate mammalian lineages shapes virus countermeasures

The paper shows that necroptosis pathway components are lost in multiple mammalian lineages, correlating with viral adaptations that counteract this host defense mechanism.

A drastic shift in the energetic landscape of toothed whale sperm cells

The paper shows toothed whale sperm cells rely on fatty acid beta-oxidation instead of glycolysis for motility due to gene erosion, highlighting an adaptation to marine environments.

Differential Cetacea Circadian Rhythmicity is associated with the molecular erosion of Cortistatin

The paper examines the molecular changes in Cortistatin across 139 mammalian genomes, finding that cetaceans and other mammals with atypical biorhythms have accumulated deleterious mutations in CORT.

Gut bacterial diversity and physiological traits of Anastrepha fraterculus Brazilian-1 morphotype males are affected by antibiotic treatment

This study examines how antibiotic treatment affects gut bacterial diversity and physiological traits of Anastrepha fraterculus males, showing negative impacts on mating success and survival.

Convergent inactivation of the skin-specific C-C motif chemokine ligand 27 in mammalian evolution

The paper investigates the convergent inactivation of Ccl27 across multiple mammalian lineages and links it to adaptive changes in skin physiology.