Gideon A. Erkenswick

The paper surveys ethanol in tropical fruits and flowers globally, finding it widespread and influenced by phylogeny and environment, supporting its role as a selective pressure on frugivores and nectarivores.

The paper investigates microbial contributions to species-specific olfactory communication in wild tamarins by analyzing scent gland microbiomes and volatile organic compounds.

The paper describes a field course using portable sequencing to train conservation scientists in remote areas, highlighting its role in democratizing genetic research.

This study shows that emperor tamarins use vocal signals to communicate breeding status, which influences dispersal decisions and reproductive success.