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Measuring Genome Sizes Using Read-Depth, k-mers, and Flow Cytometry: Methodological Comparisons in Beetles (Coleoptera) by Pflug, James M, Holmes, Valerie Renee, Burrus, Crystal, Johnston, J Spencer, Maddison, David R

“…Measuring genome size across different species can yield important insights into evolution of the genome and allow for more informed decisions when designing…”
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Stick Insect Genomes Reveal Natural Selection's Role in Parallel Speciation by Soria-Carrasco, Víctor, Gompert, Zachariah, Comeault, Aaron A., Farkas, Timothy E., Parchman, Thomas L., Johnston, Spencer, Buerkle, C. Alex, Feder, Jeffrey L., Bast, Jens, Schwander, Tanja, Egan, Scott P., Crespi, Bernard J., Nosil, Patrik

“…Natural selection can drive the repeated evolution of reproductive isolation, but the genomic basis of parallel speciation remains poorly understood. We…”
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Linkage mapping and comparative genomics using next-generation RAD sequencing of a non-model organism by Baxter, Simon W, Davey, John W, Johnston, J Spencer, Shelton, Anthony M, Heckel, David G, Jiggins, Chris D, Blaxter, Mark L

“…Restriction-site associated DNA (RAD) sequencing is a powerful new method for targeted sequencing across the genomes of many individuals. This approach has…”
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High-quality, chromosome-scale genome assemblies: comparisons of three Diaphorina citri (Asian citrus psyllid) geographic populations by Carlson, Curtis R, ter Horst, Anneliek M, Johnston, J Spencer, Henry, Elizabeth, Falk, Bryce W, Kuo, Yen-Wen

“…Abstract The Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri, is the insect vector of the causal agent of huanglongbing (HLB), a devastating bacterial disease of…”
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The mode and tempo of genome size evolution in the subgenus Sophophora by Hjelmen, Carl E, Johnston, J Spencer

“…Genome size varies widely across organisms, with no apparent tie to organismal complexity. While genome size is inherited, there is no established evolutionary…”
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Whole genome SNP-associated signatures of local adaptation in honeybees of the Iberian Peninsula by Henriques, Dora, Wallberg, Andreas, Chávez-Galarza, Julio, Johnston, J. Spencer, Webster, Matthew T., Pinto, M. Alice

“…The availability of powerful high-throughput genomic tools, combined with genome scans, has helped identifying genes and genetic changes responsible for…”
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Compact genome of the Antarctic midge is likely an adaptation to an extreme environment by Kelley, Joanna L., Peyton, Justin T., Fiston-Lavier, Anna-Sophie, Teets, Nicholas M., Yee, Muh-Ching, Johnston, J. Spencer, Bustamante, Carlos D., Lee, Richard E., Denlinger, David L.

“…The midge, Belgica antarctica , is the only insect endemic to Antarctica, and thus it offers a powerful model for probing responses to extreme temperatures,…”
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Differential Gene Expression of Innate Immune Response Genes Consequent to Solenopsis invicta Virus-3 Infection by Holmes, V Renee, Johnston, J Spencer

“…The red imported fire ant Buren (fire ant hereafter) is a global pest that inflicts billions of dollars in damages to the United States economy and poses a…”
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Genomic survey of the ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor, a major pest of the honey bee Apis mellifera by Cornman, Scott R, Schatz, Michael C, Johnston, Spencer J, Chen, Yan-Ping, Pettis, Jeff, Hunt, Greg, Bourgeois, Lanie, Elsik, Chris, Anderson, Denis, Grozinger, Christina M, Evans, Jay D

“…The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor has emerged as the primary pest of domestic honey bees (Apis mellifera). Here we present an initial survey of the V…”
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Genome and Genetic Engineering of the House Cricket ( Acheta domesticus ): A Resource for Sustainable Agriculture by Dossey, Aaron T, Oppert, Brenda, Chu, Fu-Chyun, Lorenzen, Marcé D, Scheffler, Brian, Simpson, Sheron, Koren, Sergey, Johnston, J Spencer, Kataoka, Kosuke, Ide, Keigo

“…The house cricket, , is one of the most farmed insects worldwide and the foundation of an emerging industry using insects as a sustainable food source. Edible…”
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SNPs selected by information content outperform randomly selected microsatellite loci for delineating genetic identification and introgression in the endangered dark European honeybee (Apis mellifera mellifera) by Muñoz, Irene, Henriques, Dora, Jara, Laura, Johnston, J. Spencer, Chávez‐Galarza, Julio, De La Rúa, Pilar, Pinto, M. Alice

“…The honeybee (Apis mellifera) has been threatened by multiple factors including pests and pathogens, pesticides and loss of locally adapted gene complexes due…”
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Special Issue: Genetic Basis of Phenotypic Variation in Drosophila and Other Insects by Johnston, J Spencer, Hjelmen, Carl E

“…Next-generation sequencing provides a nearly complete genomic sequence for model and non-model species alike; however, this wealth of sequence data includes no…”
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Reduced SNP panels for genetic identification and introgression analysis in the dark honey bee (Apis mellifera mellifera) by Muñoz, Irene, Henriques, Dora, Johnston, J Spencer, Chávez-Galarza, Julio, Kryger, Per, Pinto, M Alice

“…Beekeeping activities, especially queen trading, have shaped the distribution of honey bee (Apis mellifera) subspecies in Europe, and have resulted in…”
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A chromosome-level assembly of the cat flea genome uncovers rampant gene duplication and genome size plasticity by Driscoll, Timothy P, Verhoeve, Victoria I, Gillespie, Joseph J, Johnston, J Spencer, Guillotte, Mark L, Rennoll-Bankert, Kristen E, Rahman, M Sayeedur, Hagen, Darren, Elsik, Christine G, Macaluso, Kevin R, Azad, Abdu F

“…Fleas (Insecta: Siphonaptera) are small flightless parasites of birds and mammals; their blood-feeding can transmit many serious pathogens (i.e., the…”
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Intrapopulation genome size variation in D. melanogaster reflects life history variation and plasticity by Ellis, Lisa L, Huang, Wen, Quinn, Andrew M, Ahuja, Astha, Alfrejd, Ben, Gomez, Francisco E, Hjelmen, Carl E, Moore, Kristi L, Mackay, Trudy F C, Johnston, J Spencer, Tarone, Aaron M

“…We determined female genome sizes using flow cytometry for 211 Drosophila melanogaster sequenced inbred strains from the Drosophila Genetic Reference Panel,…”
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Whole-genome assembly of Culex tarsalis by Main, Bradley J, Marcantonio, Matteo, Johnston, J Spencer, Rasgon, Jason L, Brown, C Titus, Barker, Christopher M

“…Abstract The mosquito, Culex tarsalis, is a key vector in the western United States due to its role in transmission of zoonotic arboviruses that affect human…”
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Thrice Out of Africa: Ancient and Recent Expansions of the Honey Bee, Apis mellifera by Whitfield, Charles W, Behura, Susanta K, Berlocher, Stewart H, Clark, Andrew G, Johnston, J. Spencer, Sheppard, Walter S, Smith, Deborah R, Suarez, Andrew V, Weaver, Daniel, Tsutsui, Neil D

“…We characterized Apis mellifera in both native and introduced ranges using 1136 single-nucleotide polymorphisms genotyped in 341 individuals. Our results…”
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Spodoptera littoralis genome mining brings insights on the dynamic of expansion of gustatory receptors in polyphagous noctuidae by Meslin, Camille, Mainet, Pauline, Montagné, Nicolas, Robin, Stéphanie, Legeai, Fabrice, Bretaudeau, Anthony, Johnston, J Spencer, Koutroumpa, Fotini, Persyn, Emma, Monsempès, Christelle, François, Marie-Christine, Jacquin-Joly, Emmanuelle

“…The bitter taste, triggered via gustatory receptors, serves as an important natural defense against the ingestion of poisonous foods in animals, and the…”
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The Genome of the Yellow Mealworm, Tenebrio molitor : It's Bigger Than You Think by Oppert, Brenda, Dossey, Aaron T, Chu, Fu-Chyun, Šatović-Vukšić, Eva, Plohl, Miroslav, Smith, Timothy P L, Koren, Sergey, Olmstead, Morgan L, Leierer, Dewey, Ragan, Gail, Johnston, J Spencer

“…Insects are a sustainable source of protein for human food and animal feed. We present a genome assembly, CRISPR gene editing, and life stage-specific…”
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Inheritance, distribution and genetic differentiation of a color polymorphism in Panamanian populations of the tortoise beetle, Chelymorpha alternans (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) by Strickland, Lynette R, Arias, Carlos F, Rodriguez, Viterbo, Johnston, J Spencer, McMillan, W Owen, Windsor, Donald

“…Intraspecific variation maintained in natural populations has long intrigued scientists and naturalists. One form of this variation, color polymorphisms,…”
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