J. Rogers

Anaerobic fungi in the tortoise alimentary tract illuminate early stages of host-fungal symbiosis and Neocallimastigomycota evolution

This paper identifies novel anaerobic gut fungi in tortoises, revealing their ancient evolutionary origin and reduced metabolic capabilities compared to mammalian counterparts.

Strong immunogenicity & protection in mice with PlaCCine: A COVID-19 DNA vaccine formulated with a functional polymer

This study evaluates a DNA vaccine, PlaCCine, showing strong immunogenicity and protection in mice against SARS-CoV-2 variants.

Whole genomes of the amazonian Cacajao reveal complex connectivity and fast differentiation driven by high environmental dynamism

The paper presents whole genome data from 48 uakari monkeys, revealing genetic differentiation between bald and black uakaris due to environmental factors.

Robust inference of historical human generation times

The paper addresses concerns about historical human generation time estimates, showing their robustness despite methodological critiques.

DNA Origami Tension Sensors (DOTS) to study T cell receptor mechanics at membrane junctions

This study develops DNA origami tension sensors (DOTS) to measure TCR mechanotransduction at immune cell junctions, revealing forces between 5-10 pN and dependencies on cell state and antigen properties.

Large-scale phylogenomics uncovers a complex evolutionary history and extensive ancestral gene flow in an African primate radiation

This study uses whole-genome sequencing of 22 guenon species to show widespread ancient hybridization and gene flow across deeply divergent lineages, with immune-related genes overrepresented in introgressed regions.

Genome-wide coancestry reveals details of ancient and recent male-driven reticulation in baboons

Genomic data from 225 baboons reveal novel inter-species gene flow sites and local admixture effects across different lineages.

Pelage Variation and Morphometrics of Closely Related Callithrix Marmoset Species and Their Hybrids

This study examines pelage and morphometric variation in marmoset hybrids, finding greater phenotypic variation in hybrids of more genetically distant species and transgressive traits in the most distant crosses.

Hibernation shows no apparent effect on germline mutation rates in grizzly bears

This study finds no difference in male mutation bias or per-generation mutation rates between hibernating grizzly bears and non-hibernating species.

Human generation times across the past 250,000 years

The paper estimates human generation times over 250,000 years using mutation spectrum changes, finding an average of 26.9 years with fathers older than mothers.

Comparative Molecular Genomic Analyses of a Spontaneous Rhesus Macaque Model of Mismatch Repair-Deficient Colorectal Cancer

This study characterizes a spontaneous MMRd CRC model in rhesus macaques, finding high MSI levels and gene expression patterns similar to human CRC, supporting their use as an animal model.

Retinal organoids derived from rhesus macaque iPSCs undergo accelerated differentiation compared to human stem cells

This study compares retinal organoid differentiation speed between rhesus macaque and human stem cells, finding NHP-derived organoids develop faster.

De novo mutations in domestic cat are consistent with an effect of reproductive longevity on both the rate and spectrum of mutations

This study estimates the mutation rate in domestic cats and finds a paternal age effect, suggesting reproductive longevity influences mutation rate and spectrum across species.

Examination of a first-in-class bis-dialkylnorspermidine-terphenyl antibiotic in topical formulation against mono and polymicrobial biofilms

This study evaluates a new antibiotic, CZ-01179, against biofilms using in vitro methods and finds it more effective than current standards in eradicating mature biofilms.

Advanced Retinal Imaging and Ocular Parameters of the Rhesus Macaque Eye

This study characterizes ocular biometrics and retinal function in rhesus macaques, finding similarities to human eyes, particularly in macular structure and cone photoreceptor function.

Primate phylogenomics uncovers multiple rapid radiations and ancient interspecific introgression

This study uses genome-wide data to resolve primate phylogenetic relationships, identifying multiple radiations and ancient introgression events.

Paternal age in rhesus macaques is positively associated with germline mutation accumulation but not with measures of offspring sociability

This study estimates the de novo mutation rate in rhesus macaques and finds it is lower than in humans, but paternal age still correlates with increased mutations. No association is found between paternal age and offspring sociability.

Origins and long-term patterns of copy-number variation in rhesus macaques

This study examines CNV mutation patterns in rhesus macaques, finding low mutation rates, no age correlation, and more segregating deletions than duplications compared to humans.

MHC genotyping from rhesus macaque exome sequences

This study introduces a method to genotype MHC class I and II from rhesus macaque exome sequences with high accuracy, outperforming conventional methods.

Genome-wide ancestry and introgression in a Zambian baboon hybrid zone

The paper analyzes hybridization patterns in Zambian baboons, identifying genes and pathways under selection through genomic and ancestry data.

Genomic signatures of extreme body size divergence in baboons

The paper identifies genomic signatures of natural selection linked to extreme body size divergence in baboons by analyzing SNP differentiation and associated biological pathways.

Gut microbiota density influences host physiology and is shaped by host and microbial factors

The paper examines factors influencing gut microbiota density across mammals, disease states, and interventions, finding host and microbial factors shape density and impact health.

Reproductive longevity predicts mutation rates in primates

The paper shows that paternal age determines de novo mutation rates in owl monkeys and proposes a model linking reproductive longevity to mutation rates across primates.