H. Hofmann

Allostery through DNA drives phenotype switching

The paper shows DNA can transmit allosteric signals to enhance transcription factor binding cooperativity, enabling phenotype switching in Bacillus subtilis.

Hsp40s display class-specific binding profiles, serving complementary roles in the prevention of tau amyloid formation

This study shows DNAJA2 and DNAJB1 prevent tau amyloid formation by binding distinct tau species, while HSPB1 only binds monomers, revealing complementary roles of Hsp40 chaperones in tau aggregation prevention.

Diffusion of the disordered E-cadherin tail on β-catenin

The paper shows that the disordered E-cadherin tail dynamically interacts with β-catenin, achieving specificity and high affinity through transient contacts without dissociation.

Quantification and demonstration of the collective constriction-by-ratchet mechanism in the dynamin molecular motor

This study demonstrates the collective constriction-by-ratchet mechanism of dynamin using single-molecule FRET and simulations.

The conformational distribution of a major facilitator superfamily peptide transporter is modulated by the membrane composition

This study shows that the conformational states of the bacterial peptide transporter DtpA change with membrane lipid composition, revealing new conformations in specific lipid environments.

Behavioral traits that define social dominance are the same that reduce social influence in a consensus task

The paper shows that behavioral traits associated with social dominance in cichlid fish reduce their social influence in complex consensus tasks, while subordinate males are more effective in driving social change.