C. Zimmer

A constricted mitochondrial morphology optimizes respiration.

The paper identifies a new mitochondrial morphology in yeast called Ringo that enhances respiration by ensuring proper OXPHOS complex assembly.

Joint effects of social interactions and environmental challenges on physiology, internal microbiome, and reproductive performance in tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor).

The paper manipulates social interactions and ecological challenges in tree swallows to assess their joint effects on physiology, microbiome, and reproductive success, finding limited interaction between the two treatment types.

Developmental stage-dependent effects of perceived predation risk on physiology and fledging success of tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor)

This study shows that simulated predation during the early nestling period negatively affects tree swallow nestlings' condition, telomere length, and fledging success, with social environment manipulations affecting nestling size but not stress responses.

Molecular organization and mechanics of single vimentin filaments revealed by super-resolution imaging

This study uses super-resolution imaging to show vimentin filaments have a 49 nm axial repeat, with subunit unfolding contributing to their extensibility.

FKBP5 expression is related to HPA flexibility and the capacity to cope with stressors in the house sparrow

The paper examines FKBP5 expression in house sparrows and finds it correlates with HPA flexibility and stress coping abilities.

Sensitive visualization of SARS-CoV-2 RNA with CoronaFISH

This paper introduces CoronaFISH, a method to visualize SARS-CoV-2 RNA in cells and tissues, demonstrating its sensitivity and applicability in various biological contexts.

Analysis of the intrinsic chromatin binding property of HIV-1 integrase and its regulation by LEDGF/p75 using human chromosomes spreads

This study investigates the chromatin-binding properties of HIV-1 integrase and its regulation by LEDGF/p75 using biochemical and chromosome-binding assays.

A localization screen reveals translation factories and widespread co-translational RNA targeting

The paper identifies translation factories and co-translational RNA targeting through a dual protein/mRNA localization screen in human cells.

Clustering and reverse transcription of HIV-1 genomes in nuclear niches of macrophages

This study shows HIV-1 RNA clusters in macrophage nuclei, where reverse transcription and DNA formation occur, challenging the view that these processes are spatially and temporally separated.

Improving the chromosome-level genome assembly of the Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) in a university Master's course.

The paper improves the chromosome-level genome assembly of the Siamese fighting fish using long-read nanopore sequencing and HiC scaffolding, demonstrating educational application in a Master's course.

Environmental unpredictability shapes glucocorticoid regulation across populations of tree swallows

This study examines how environmental unpredictability influences glucocorticoid regulation in tree swallow populations, finding stronger stress responses in unpredictable environments and a mitigating effect of negative feedback.

Plumage manipulation alters the integration of social behavior, physiology, internal microbiome, and fitness.

The paper manipulates plumage in female tree swallows to show that signal variation independently affects social behavior, physiology, microbiome, and reproductive fitness.

Does variation in glucocorticoid regulation predict fitness? A phylogenetic meta-analysis.

This paper conducts a phylogenetic meta-analysis to assess whether variation in glucocorticoid regulation predicts fitness across vertebrates, finding context-dependent relationships with survival and reproductive success.

A Versatile Compressed Sensing Scheme For Faster And Less Phototoxic 3D Fluorescence Microscopy

This paper introduces a 3D compressed sensing method for fluorescence microscopy that reduces light exposure and acquisition time by 5-10 fold without hardware changes.