Thanks @cecilecourret.bsky.social for this great perspective highlighting our recent paper on B chromosomes

Great introduction to one of my favorite study organisms, and to promote our recent study into how their unusual genetics affects patterns of molecular evolution.

It's finally out! This paper took quite a while but I'm so excited to share now! For anyone who studies sex chromosomes, take note: we found a rare "slower X"! (dN/dS_X < dN/dS_Autos) 👀

New paper: "Faster adaptation but slower divergence of X chromosomes under paternal genome elimination" (Open Access) w/ Robert Baird, @imprintedgene.bsky.social‬, Jan Ševčík, Katy Monteith, @laurarossevo.bsky.social‬ & @ajmongue.bsky.social‬ www.nature.com/articles/s41... ‪@natcomms.nature.com‬

collaborative effort involving almost all previous postdocs in the lab and many years, but it is out and it is a great story! @kamilsjaron.bsky.social @ajmongue.bsky.social and many others

Anyone know if there is research on how post-Christmas grant deadlines disadvantage scientists with caring responsibilities? Or just mental health in general, due to not being able to switch off during this period? Yes I am reaching peak burnout and so done juggling!

Extremely honoured that the @zslscience.bsky.social awarded me their scientific medal last night!