R. Ruivo

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.

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.

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.

The paper investigates the evolution of the dopamine receptor D5 gene in mammals, finding independent gene loss in cetaceans and a burrowing mammal, suggesting a link to hypoxia adaptations.

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

The paper examines melatonin-related gene modules in cetacean genomes and finds they are eroded, paralleling their unique behavioral traits.

The paper identifies a new NAT family member, Slc23a5, in fish and amphibians, clarifies its evolutionary relationships, and suggests uric acid as its preferred substrate.