The first animal mitochondrial genomes to be sequenced were of several vertebrates and
model organisms, and the consistency of genomic features found has led to a 'textbook …

Recent advances in long-read sequencing technology have allowed for single-molecule
sequencing of entire mitochondrial genomes, opening the door for direct investigation of the …

Molluscs are remarkably diverse and are found across nearly all ecosystems, meaning that
members of this ancient animal phylum provide a powerful means to study genomic …

Harmful mutations are ubiquitous and inevitable, and the rate at which these mutations are
removed from populations is a critical determinant of evolutionary fate. Closely related …

Mitochondrial function is critical for energy homeostasis and should shape how genetic
variation in metabolism is transmitted through levels of biological organization to generate …

Understanding the physiology of invasive species will contribute to better prediction and
prevention measures to avoid the economic and environmental consequences of biological …

As global temperatures rise, streams and rivers are predicted to be more severely impacted
than other ecosystems, due in part to the limited mobility of aquatic invertebrates. Compared …

Potamopyrgus antipodarum is a freshwater snail featuring sexual and asexual lineages that
co-exist and compete within the same New Zealand lakes. This provides a unique and …

Gastropods are one of the most imperiled groups of animals in North America, yet there are
major gaps in the literature pertaining to pollutants and climate change, and especially …

Mitochondria produce the lion's share of cellular energy in eukaryotes. They contain DNA
that is separately inherited from DNA present in the nucleus of that same cell. Mitochondrial …