C. Ritter

Elephants develop wrinkles through both form and function

This study examines the development and variation of trunk wrinkles in Asian and African elephants, linking them to behavioral, environmental, and biomechanical factors.

Protective function of ex vivo expanded CD8 T cells in a mouse model of adoptive therapy for cytomegalovirus infection depends on integrin beta 1 but not CXCR3, CTLA4, or PD-1 expression

Structural insights into the RNA maturation of the mitoribosome by GTPBP10

The paper presents a structural analysis of a mitoribosomal assembly intermediate involving GTPBP10 and reveals its role in RNA folding during mitochondrial ribosome biogenesis.

Replisome loading reduces chromatin motion independent of DNA synthesis

This study shows that replisome loading reduces chromatin motion during S-phase, independent of DNA synthesis activity.

Endosomal egress and intercellular transmission of hepatic ApoE-containing lipoproteins and its exploitation by the hepatitis C virus

This paper identifies the endosomal egress pathway of hepatic ApoE-containing lipoproteins and shows how the hepatitis C virus exploits this route for intercellular transmission.

MHC class Ia molecules facilitate MCK2-dependent MCMV infection of macrophages and virus dissemination to the salivary gland

This study identifies the MHC-Ia/B2m complex as a receptor for MCK2-mediated MCMV infection of macrophages and shows its role in viral dissemination to salivary glands.

Differential elasticity in lineage segregation of embryonic stem cells

The paper uses optical tweezers to measure mechanical elasticity differences in mouse embryonic stem cells during lineage segregation, showing elasticity drives segregation before differentiation commitment.

Structure of the mycobacterial ESX-5 Type VII Secretion System hexameric pore complex

The paper presents a high-resolution cryo-EM structure of the ESX-5 Type VII secretion system hexameric pore complex, revealing its assembly and potential gating mechanisms.

Whole genome sequencing for drug resistance profile prediction in Mycobacterium tuberculosis

This study uses whole genome sequencing to predict drug resistance profiles in M. tuberculosis isolates, achieving high sensitivity and specificity compared to phenotypic testing.

Planktonic Protist Biodiversity and Biogeography in Lakes From Four Brazilian River-Floodplain Systems

The paper samples and analyzes planktonic protist communities in four Brazilian river-floodplain lake systems using metabarcoding, revealing high diversity and low community similarity.