B. Ford

An autoactive NB-LRR gene causes Rht13 dwarfism in wheat

The paper identifies Rht13, an autoactive NB-LRR gene that causes dwarfism in wheat, offering a new approach for semidwarfing in crops.

Multiple lines of evidence indicate survival of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker in Louisiana

The paper presents trail camera photos and drone videos suggesting the continued presence of Ivory-billed Woodpeckers in Louisiana, challenging the proposed extinction status.

Mitohormesis reprograms macrophage metabolism to enforce tolerance

This paper shows that mitochondrial stress from mtROS and mtRES triggers mitohormesis in macrophages, leading to tolerance by suppressing proinflammatory gene transcription.

Lifestyle adaptations of Rhizobium from rhizosphere to symbiosis

This study identifies genes critical for different stages of Rhizobium-legume symbiosis using INSeq, showing 603 genes are required for nodulation and N2 fixation, with 146 shared across stages.

Adhesion-mediated mechanosignaling forces mitohormesis

The paper shows that adhesion-mediated mechanosignaling activates a mitochondrial stress response through SLC9A1 and HSF1, altering mitochondrial function in aging and cancer.

Examination of the efficacy of small genetic panels in genomic conservation of companion animal populations

The paper evaluates the impact of small genetic panels on genetic diversity in dog populations through forward simulation, finding they accelerate diversity loss compared to random mating.

Spontaneous isomerization of long-lived proteins provides a molecular mechanism for the lysosomal failure observed in Alzheimer’s disease

This paper shows that isomerization of long-lived proteins in Alzheimer’s disease prevents lysosomal digestion, leading to lysosomal failure and linking AD to lysosomal storage disorders.

Redesign of an Undergraduate General Microbiology Lab to Include Authentic Discovery-Driven Research on Cucumber Fermentations

This paper describes a redesigned undergraduate microbiology lab that uses cucumber fermentations to teach discovery-driven research, focusing on salt concentration effects and microbial characterization.

Estrogen Signaling in Arcuate Kiss1 Neurons Suppresses a Sex-Dependent Circuit That Promotes Dense Strong Bones in Female Mice

This study identifies estrogen signaling in arcuate Kiss1 neurons as a key regulator of sex-dependent bone density in female mice, revealing a novel neuroskeletal pathway.