A. Robertson

Diethylcarbamazine elicits Ca2+ signals through TRP-2 channels that are potentiated by emodepside in Brugia malayi muscles

This study shows diethylcarbamazine activates TRP-2 channels in Brugia malayi muscles, increasing Ca2+ entry, which is enhanced by emodepside's effect on SLO-1 channels.

Bacterial contact induces polar plug disintegration to mediate whipworm egg hatching

This study identifies how bacterial contact triggers polar plug disintegration in whipworm eggs, facilitating larval hatching through chitinase activity rather than bacterial enzymes.

Gene regulatory network inference in soybean upon infection by Phytophthora sojae

This study uses transcriptome and deep learning to infer gene regulatory networks in soybean responding to Phytophthora sojae infection, identifying key transcription factors involved in defense.

Clostridia isolated from helminth-colonized humans promote hatching of Trichuris muris

The paper isolates and characterizes Clostridia from helminth-colonized humans, showing they promote hatching of Trichuris muris eggs.

The Food Additive Xanthan Gum Drives Adaptation of the Human Gut Microbiota

This study shows that xanthan gum, a common food additive, promotes the adaptation of the human gut microbiota by enabling a novel degradation pathway in an uncultured Ruminococcaceae bacterium and facilitating cross-feeding by Bacteroides species.

Impending regeneration failure of the IUCN Vulnerable Borneo ironwood (Eusideroxylon zwageri)

The study shows declining regeneration of Borneo ironwood due to seedling herbivory and aggregation, highlighting conservation needs.

Estimating Wildlife Vaccination Coverage Using Genetic Methods

This study estimates vaccine coverage in European badgers using genetic methods, finding 44-65% vaccinated in one year and 70-85% over four years.