Maize RNA Secondary Structures
Co-first author discovery of novel miRNA-like structures in maize genes correlating with small RNA production and epigenetic regulation (Genome Research 2023).
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Avocado Domestication Genomics
Research on avocado domestication and the genetic basis of heterodichogamy - the unique daily sex alternation in avocado flowers. First-author publication in G3 (2023).
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HapSolo: An optimization approach for removing secondary haplotigs during diploid genome assembly
AI-based tool for improving diploid genome assembly by removing secondary haplotigs. First-author publication.
Low-Cost Drosophila Genome Assembly
Co-first author methodology reducing genome assembly costs by 90% while maintaining quality. Published in G3.
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Rapid Low-Cost Assembly of the Drosophila melanogaster Reference Genome Using Low-Coverage, Long-Read Sequencing
Co-first author methodology reducing genome assembly costs by 90% while maintaining quality. Published in G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics.