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2026
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Mataya Duncan's research investigates the evolution of gene families, particularly focusing on glycoside hydrolases in xylophagous beetles. Their work utilizes computer simulations and phylogenetic regression to model continuous trait evolution and address complexities in reconstructing evolutionary histories. This research explores the 250 million-year history of convergent evolution and functional divergence within Glycoside Hydrolase Family 28 genes in Cerambycidae and Buprestidae beetles. Key areas of study include insights into horizontal gene transfer, gene dynamics, synteny, and adaptive divergence within these beetle groups. Duncan collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Richard H. Adams, Jenniffer Roa Lozano, and Jack E. Green, with whom they have co-authored multiple publications.
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- h-index: 3
- Publications: 6
- Citations: 18
Selected Publications
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Learning the Structural Diversity of Olfactory Receptors: A Genomic Case Study in Two Longhorn Beetles (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) (2026)
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Robust regression rescues poor phylogenetic decisions (2025)
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250 Million Years of Convergent Evolution and Functional Divergence of Glycoside Hydrolase Family 28 Genes in Xylophagous Beetles (Cerambycidae and Buprestidae): Insights Into Horizontal Gene Transfer, Gene Dynamics, Synteny and Adaptive Divergence (2025)
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A Tale of Too Many Trees: A Conundrum for Phylogenetic Regression (2025)
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TraitTrainR: accelerating large-scale simulation under models of continuous trait evolution (2024)
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A tale of too many trees: a conundrum for phylogenetic regression (2024)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Richard H. Adams
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
5 shared publications
In database
- A Tale of Too Many Trees: A Conundrum for Phylogenetic Regression
- A tale of too many trees: a conundrum for phylogenetic regression
- TraitTrainR: accelerating large-scale simulation under models of continuous trait evolution
- Robust regression rescues poor phylogenetic decisions
- 250 Million Years of Convergent Evolution and Functional Divergence of Glycoside Hydrolase Family 28 Genes in Xylophagous Beetles (Cerambycidae and Buprestidae): Insights Into Horizontal Gene Transfer, Gene Dynamics, Synteny and Adaptive Divergence
Michael DeGiorgio
Florida Atlantic University (US)
4 shared publications
- A Tale of Too Many Trees: A Conundrum for Phylogenetic Regression
- A tale of too many trees: a conundrum for phylogenetic regression
- TraitTrainR: accelerating large-scale simulation under models of continuous trait evolution
- Robust regression rescues poor phylogenetic decisions
Jenniffer Roa Lozano
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- A Tale of Too Many Trees: A Conundrum for Phylogenetic Regression
- A tale of too many trees: a conundrum for phylogenetic regression
- TraitTrainR: accelerating large-scale simulation under models of continuous trait evolution
Raquel Assis
Florida Atlantic University (US)
3 shared publications
- A Tale of Too Many Trees: A Conundrum for Phylogenetic Regression
- A tale of too many trees: a conundrum for phylogenetic regression
- Robust regression rescues poor phylogenetic decisions
Jack E. Green
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- A Tale of Too Many Trees: A Conundrum for Phylogenetic Regression
- A tale of too many trees: a conundrum for phylogenetic regression
Duane D. McKenna
University of Memphis (US)
2 shared publications
- TraitTrainR: accelerating large-scale simulation under models of continuous trait evolution
- 250 Million Years of Convergent Evolution and Functional Divergence of Glycoside Hydrolase Family 28 Genes in Xylophagous Beetles (Cerambycidae and Buprestidae): Insights Into Horizontal Gene Transfer, Gene Dynamics, Synteny and Adaptive Divergence
Todd A. Castoe
The University of Texas at Arlington (US)
1 shared publication
- TraitTrainR: accelerating large-scale simulation under models of continuous trait evolution
Na Ra Shin
University of Memphis (US)
1 shared publication
- 250 Million Years of Convergent Evolution and Functional Divergence of Glycoside Hydrolase Family 28 Genes in Xylophagous Beetles (Cerambycidae and Buprestidae): Insights Into Horizontal Gene Transfer, Gene Dynamics, Synteny and Adaptive Divergence
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