J. M. Robinson

Sounds of the underground reflect soil biodiversity dynamics across a grassy woodland restoration chronosequence

The paper uses ecoacoustics to measure soil biodiversity in a restoration chronosequence, finding higher acoustic complexity and diversity in revegetated and remnant plots compared to cleared plots.

Urban greenspace aerobiomes are shaped by soil conditions and land cover type

This study examines how soil conditions and land cover type influence aerobiome diversity and composition in urban greenspaces using 16S rRNA data from Adelaide, finding that soil pH and iron levels significantly shape bacterial diversity.

Sonic restoration: Acoustic stimulation enhances soil fungal biomass and activity of plant growth-promoting fungi

This study shows acoustic stimulation increases fungal biomass, organic matter decomposition, and spore activity in soil fungi.

The sound of restored soil: Measuring soil biodiversity in a forest restoration chronosequence with ecoacoustics

This study uses ecoacoustics to measure soil and above-ground biodiversity in restored and degraded forests, finding higher acoustic complexity in restored soil samples.

Towards the biogeography of butyrate-producing bacteria

This study examines the global biogeography of butyrate-producing bacteria and identifies key environmental factors influencing their distribution.

Germaphobia! Does our Relationship with, and Knowledge of Biodiversity Affect our Attitudes Towards Microbes?

This study examines how knowledge of biodiversity and attitudes towards microbes relate to germaphobia, finding that nature engagement and microbial literacy correlate with more positive attitudes towards microbes.

Exposure to Airborne Bacteria Depends upon Vertical Stratification and Vegetation Complexity

This study investigates aerobiome vertical stratification and diversity in different green spaces, finding that habitat type and vegetation complexity influence bacterial diversity and exposure potential.

Vertical Stratification in Urban Green Space Aerobiomes

This study investigates vertical stratification of the aerobiome in urban green spaces using columnar sampling and 16S rRNA sequencing, finding increased diversity and differential exposure to pathogenic/beneficial bacteria with height.

Flavor-specific enhancement of electronic cigarette liquid consumption and preference in mice

This study shows that fruit-flavored e-liquids increase consumption and preference in mice compared to nicotine alone, while tobacco-flavored e-liquids do not, and this effect is not due to flavor itself or pharmacokinetic differences.

Unequal interactions between alcohol and nicotine co-consumption: Suppression and enhancement of concurrent drug intake

This study investigates how nicotine abstinence and quinine adulteration of alcohol affect concurrent alcohol and nicotine consumption in mice, finding that quinine suppresses alcohol intake and enhances nicotine preference.