Publications by authors named "M A Batzer"
The role of structurally dynamic genomic regions in speciation is poorly understood due to challenges inherent in diploid genome assembly. Here we reconstructed the evolutionary dynamics of structural variation in five cat species by phasing the genomes of three interspecies F1 hybrids to generate near-gapless single-haplotype assemblies. We discerned that cat genomes have a paucity of segmental duplications relative to great apes, explaining their remarkable karyotypic stability.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPlaty-1 retroposons are short interspersed elements (SINEs) unique to platyrrhine primates. Discovered in the common marmoset () genome in 2016, these 100 bp mobile element insertions (MEIs) appeared to be novel drivers of platyrrhine evolution, with over 2200 full-length members across 62 different subfamilies, and strong evidence of ongoing proliferation in . Subsequent characterization of Platy-1 elements in , and genera, suggested that the widespread mobilization detected in marmoset (family Callithrichidae) was perhaps an anomaly.
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- Baboons, a diverse group of catarrhine monkeys, have undergone hybridization between different phylogenetic species, making their genetic makeup complex.
- A study used whole-genome sequencing from 225 wild baboons across 19 locations to explore their population genetics and interspecies gene flow, revealing intricate patterns of admixture and population structure.
- The findings highlight a baboon population linked to three distinct lineages and uncover the evolutionary processes that create discrepancies between genetic relationships obtained from maternal and paternal inheritance, including potential genes affecting unique species traits.
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- Baboons display significant morphological and behavioral diversity, with hybridization among different species influencing their genetics.
- Researchers analyzed high-coverage whole genome sequences from 225 baboons across 19 locations to understand population dynamics and gene flow between species.
- The study identified a unique baboon population with mixed genetic origins and uncovered ancient and recent processes that affect genetic relationships among individuals and species.
Quantized nanolaminates are a type of optical metamaterials, which were discovered only recently. Their feasibility was demonstrated by atomic layer deposition and ion beam sputtering so far. In this paper, we will report on the successful magnetron sputter deposition of quantized nanolaminates based on TaO-SiO.
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