A. P. M. Weber

The host genotype actively shapes its microbiome across generations

The paper investigates how host genetics shape microbiome composition across generations, finding that host genotype has a stronger influence than maternal legacy after the first generation.

Mitochondrial Apolipoprotein MIC26 is a metabolic rheostat regulating central cellular fuel pathways

The paper shows MIC26 regulates metabolic pathways by modulating mitochondrial metabolite exchange, with its role reversing under hyperglycemia.

PLANT UNCOUPLING MITOCHONDRIAL PROTEIN 2 localizes to the Golgi

The paper shows that UCP2 in Arabidopsis localizes to the Golgi instead of mitochondria, challenging previous assumptions about its function and highlighting the need for independent localization evidence.

A transcription factor module mediating C2 photosynthesis

The paper identifies a MYC-MYB transcription factor module responsible for GLDP expression in bundle sheath cells, linking it to the evolution of C2 photosynthesis from C3.

The genome of Talinum fruticosum

This study sequenced the genome and full-length transcripts of Talinum fruticosum to provide genomic resources for studying CAM pathway plasticity and evolution.

Brassicaceae display diverse photorespiratory carbon recapturing mechanisms

The paper surveys Brassicaceae species to understand C3-C4 intermediate traits, finding multiple independent evolution of these traits with anatomical and metabolic variations.

Transposable elements contribute to the establishment of the glycine shuttle in Brassicaceae species

This study identifies transposable element insertions in cis-regulatory regions as drivers of differential gene expression in C3-C4 intermediate photosynthesis in Brassicaceae species.

PDX3 is important for carbon/nitrogen balance in Arabidopsis associated with distinct environmental conditions

This study shows that PDX3 regulates carbon/nitrogen balance in Arabidopsis under specific environmental conditions by affecting metabolic pathways and defense responses.

The genome of Gynandropsis gynandra provides insights into whole-genome duplications and the evolution of C4 photosynthesis in Cleomaceae

This study presents the genome of Gynandropsis gynandra, revealing whole-genome duplications and gene retention patterns related to C4 photosynthesis evolution in Cleomaceae.

Catalase protects against non-enzymatic decarboxylations during photorespiration

Catalase prevents carbon loss from photorespiration by inhibiting non-enzymatic decarboxylations of photorespiratory intermediates in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Cis-regulatory divergence underpins the evolution of C3-C4 intermediate photosynthesis in Moricandia

The paper investigates cis-regulatory divergence in Moricandia hybrids to understand its role in the evolution of C3-C4 intermediate photosynthesis.

Ammonia inhibits energy metabolism in astrocytes in a rapid and GDH2-dependent manner

The paper shows ammonia inhibits astrocyte energy metabolism via GDH2-dependent mechanisms, disrupting mitochondrial respiration and the TCA cycle under hyperammonemia.

Systems biology of cold adaptation in the polyextremophilic red alga Galdieria sulphuraria

This study applies continuous cold stress to the red alga Galdieria sulphuraria to identify genetic components critical for thermal adaptation, revealing 757 variants and 20 candidate genes involved in temperature tolerance.

The genomes of polyextremophilic Cyanidiales contain 1% horizontally transferred genes with diverse adaptive functions

The paper analyzes 10 Cyanidiales genomes and finds 1% of their genes are horizontally transferred from polyextremophilic prokaryotes, with implications for eukaryotic genome evolution.

Homology-directed repair of a defective glabrous gene in Arabidopsis with Cas9-based gene targeting

This study compares methods to enhance homologous recombination in plants, showing that in planta gene targeting achieves 0.12% repair efficiency for a glabrous1 gene defect.