A. Wood

Spatio-temporal dynamics of cyanobacterium Dolichospermum lemmermannii populations in a bloom-prone region of Lake Superior

The paper tracks the seasonal population dynamics of Dolichospermum lemmermannii in Lake Superior, finding low abundances with seasonal spikes and strain turnover.

Glucose-fed microbiota alters intestinal epithelium and increases susceptibility to bacterial pathogens

This study shows that a glucose-fed microbiota in C. elegans reduces lifespan and healthspan, increases intestinal permeability, and raises susceptibility to bacterial pathogens.

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency accelerates pancreatic acinar-to-ductal metaplasia

This study shows that G6PD deficiency accelerates pancreatic acinar-to-ductal metaplasia by enhancing NADPH production for ROS management, highlighting a metabolic role in early tumorigenesis.

Lac-Phe mediates the anti-obesity effect of metformin

This study identifies Lac-Phe as a mediator of metformin's anti-obesity effects through experiments in mice and human cohorts.

Genetic Predisposition to Neuroblastoma Results from a Regulatory Polymorphism that Promotes the Adrenergic Cell State

The paper identifies a regulatory polymorphism in LMO1 that reduces neuroblastoma risk by preventing the adrenergic cell state in zebrafish and humans.

Genomes of the extinct Bachman's Warbler shows high divergence and no evidence of admixture with other extant Vermivora Warblers

The paper analyzes the genome of the extinct Bachman's Warbler to test for hybrid ancestry with extant species and finds no evidence of gene flow or admixture.

Re-assessing niche partitioning in MacArthur's Warblers: foraging behavior, morphology, and diet metabarcoding in a phylogenetic context

This study reassesses niche partitioning in MacArthur's warblers using morphology, foraging behavior, and diet metabarcoding, finding phylogenetic conservation in diet despite niche space partitioning.

The upper respiratory tract microbiome of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in ear and nose health and disease.

This study examines nasal microbiota in Indigenous Australian children, finding associations between specific bacterial taxa and otitis media status and nose health.

The (p)ppGpp-binding GTPase Era promotes rRNA processing and cold shock survival in Staphylococcus aureus

This study identifies Era as a GTPase that facilitates rRNA processing and cold shock survival in S. aureus by interacting with other proteins involved in ribosome biogenesis.

Integrated phylogenomic analyses reveal recurrent ancestral large-scale duplication events in mosses

The paper identifies four polyploidy events in the evolutionary history of Physcomitrella patens, including two ancient duplications and one associated with Bryopsida diversification.

The unsolved problem of otitis media in indigenous populations: A systematic review of upper respiratory and middle ear microbiota in indigenous children

This study reviews microbiota in indigenous children with otitis media, finding high rates of otopathogen colonization and suggesting chronic suppurative OM has a distinct microbial profile.

Heterogeneity of Long-History Migration Predicts Smiling, Laughter and Positive Emotion Across the Globe and Within the United States

The paper shows that historical migration diversity predicts higher smiling, laughter, and positive emotions globally and within the U.S., even after controlling for current diversity and economic factors.

An immortalised mesenchymal stem cell line maintains mechano-responsive behaviour and can be used as a reporter of substrate stiffness

The paper shows that an immortalized mesenchymal stem cell line retains mechano-responsiveness and can serve as a reporter for substrate stiffness.