J. A. Burns

Functional stress responses in Glaucophyta: evidence of ethylene and abscisic acid functions in Cyanophora paradoxa.

This study shows that Cyanophora paradoxa produces ethylene in response to stress and ACC, and ABA affects ethylene synthesis and ROS production, revealing hormone functions in glaucophytes.

Phagocytosis underpins the biotrophic lifestyle of intracellular parasites in the class Phytomyxea (Rhizaria)

This study investigates phagocytosis in Phytomyxea, finding conserved genetic machinery and evidence of intracellular phagocytosis in two species, suggesting its role in biotrophic interactions.

No evidence of phago-mixotropy in Micromonas polaris, the dominant picophytoplankton species in the Arctic

The study investigates whether Micromonas polaris is phago-mixotrophic and finds no evidence of bacterial ingestion in any strain.

Lions and brown bears colonized North America in multiple synchronous waves of dispersal across the Bering Land Bridge

This study analyzes mitochondrial genomes of ancient brown bears and lions to show synchronous dispersal and extinction events across the Bering Land Bridge during the Pleistocene.

Heterotrophic Carbon Fixation in a Salamander-Alga Symbiosis.

This study investigates carbon fixation in a salamander-alga symbiosis, showing that salamander embryos fix more inorganic carbon than algae in light and dark conditions, challenging the role of algal carbon transfer.

From intent to implementation: Factors affecting public involvement in life science research

This study surveys life science researchers to identify factors affecting public involvement in research, finding that systemic issues and institutional support are critical barriers and enablers.