Thrilled to have my first thesis chapter published in @currentbiology.bsky.social! We combine genomics, gene editing, and performance experiments to reveal the genetic basis and functional consequences of hurricane-induced trait shifts in island lizards! Check it out: www.cell.com/current-biol...
Genomic targets of hurricane-induced selection on clinging performance in an island lizardVaughn et al. show that hurricanes drive parallel genomic selection signatures in
island anoles. One candidate locus (hs6st1) is associated with rear toe length. CRISPR
disruption reduces hindfoot ele...www.cell.com