T. Hill

Changes in quantity and timing of foliar and reproductive phenology of tropical dry-forest trees under a warming and drying climate

This study examines how climate change affects the quantity and timing of phenology in tropical dry-forest trees, finding that climate variables explain more variation in phenological amplitude than timing or intensity.

Ecological correlates of gene family size in a pine-feeding sawfly genome and across Hymenoptera

The paper examines gene family evolution in a pine-feeding sawfly and across Hymenoptera, finding that gene family expansions are linked to ecological adaptation, while contractions are less common.

Rapid divergence of the copulation proteins in the Drosophila dunni group is associated with hybrid post-mating-prezygotic incompatibilities

The paper examines post-mating-prezygotic incompatibilities in Drosophila dunni group species and identifies rapid evolution of seminal fluid proteins as a potential cause.

Adaptation, ancestral variation and gene flow in a Sky Island Drosophila species

This study examines the population history and adaptation of Drosophila innubila across mountain ranges, finding evidence of recent expansion and local adaptation in immune-related genes.

Recurrent evolution of two competing haplotypes in an insect DNA virus

The paper studies coevolution between Drosophila and a DNA virus, identifying two viral haplotypes with differing titers and showing recurrent evolution due to selective pressures.

Multi-proxy evidence for the impact of the Storegga Slide Tsunami on the early Holocene landscapes of the southern North Sea

The paper identifies Storegga Slide tsunami deposits in the southern North Sea using seismic surveys, sediment cores, and dating methods, showing localized and temporary impacts.

Arginine-vasopressin mediates counter-regulatory glucagon release and is diminished in type 1 diabetes

This study identifies arginine-vasopressin as a systemic regulator of glucagon secretion, showing its role in counter-regulatory responses to hypoglycemia and its impairment in type 1 diabetes.

Balancing selection drives maintenance of geneticvariation in Drosophila antimicrobial peptides

This study shows balancing selection maintains genetic variation in Drosophila antimicrobial peptides across species, with evidence in both D. melanogaster and D. mauritiana.

Persistent homology demarcates a leaf morphospace

This paper uses persistent homology to analyze leaf shapes from 182,707 leaves across 141 plant families, revealing phylogenetic and geographic differences in leaf morphology.