Neil J. Gemmell

Reference genomes and fossils revise bat family phylogeny and biogeography

Abstract Bats are extraordinary among mammals, having uniquely evolved powered flight and laryngeal echolocation, along with disease resistance, extended healthspans and the ability to hibernate 1 . However, the evolutionary history of bats and the understanding of these adaptati...

Revealing the genetic mechanisms underpinning the parasite-induced water-seeking behaviour of insects through RNA-seq

Abstract Water-seeking behaviour in arthropods infected by mermithid nematodes or nematomorphs is a classic example of host manipulation, yet its molecular basis remains poorly understood. We investigated mechanisms underlying this aberrant behaviour in European earwigs (Forficul...