E. P. Andrianova

FlhE functions as a chaperone to prevent formation of periplasmic flagella in Gram-negative bacteria

The paper identifies FlhE as a periplasmic chaperone that prevents the formation of periplasmic flagella in Salmonella, which disrupts cell wall synthesis and causes cell lysis.

Diverse domain architectures of CheA histidine kinase, a central component of bacterial and archaeal chemosensory systems

The paper conducts a genomic survey of CheA domain composition across bacteria and archaea, identifying core domains and common deviations in domain architecture.

Evolutionary history of MEK1 illuminates the nature of cancer and RASopathy mutations

The paper constructs an evolutionary history of MEK1 to distinguish disease-causing from benign mutations, showing that intolerant variants are damaging in Drosophila.

Amino acid sensor conserved from bacteria to humans

The paper identifies a conserved amino acid recognition motif in dCache_1 domains across species, showing it binds amino acids in bacteria and human calcium channels involved in pain and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Phyletic distribution and diversification of the Phage Shock Protein stress response system in bacteria and archaea

This study investigates the phyletic distribution and diversification of the Phage Shock Protein (PSP) stress response system across bacteria and archaea using comparative genomics and protein interaction analysis.