A. M. Rice

Regulatory network structure and environmental signals constrain transcription factor innovation

The paper shows that high expression levels, not protein homology, determine rewiring potential of transcription factors in Pseudomonas fluorescens.

Thermal acclimation in a non-migratory songbird occurs via changes to thermogenic capacity, but not conductance

This study shows that cold-acclimated black-capped chickadees increase their thermogenic capacity through higher metabolic rates and lean mass but do not change their thermal conductance.

Poly-glutamine-dependent self-association as a potential mechanism for regulation of androgen receptor activity

This study investigates how poly-glutamine sequences in the androgen receptor (AR) N-terminal domain influence its activity and interactions with KDM4A, suggesting a role for phase separation in regulating AR function in prostate cancer.

Evidence for strong mutation bias towards, and selection against, T/U content in SARS-CoV2: implications for attenuated vaccine design.

The paper analyzes SARS-CoV-2 mutation patterns to show strong T/U mutation bias and selection against T, suggesting a strategy for vaccine attenuation by increasing usage of common synonymous codons.

Hybrid Songbirds are Deficient in Learning and Memory

This study finds hybrid songbirds perform worse in learning and memory tasks compared to their parental species, suggesting these traits may contribute to postzygotic reproductive isolation.