J. Vinther

NON-AVIAN DINOSAUR EGGSHELL CALCITE CONTAINS ANCIENT, ENDOGENOUS AMINO ACIDS

The paper analyzes amino acids in non-avian dinosaur eggshells, finding evidence of endogenous proteins preserved through closed-system processes, but also indicating complete hydrolysis of most amino acids.

The impact of PrsA over-expression on the Bacillus subtilis transcriptome during fed-batch fermentation of alpha-amylase production

This study examines how PrsA over-expression affects the transcriptome of Bacillus subtilis during alpha-amylase production, identifying changes in gene expression and biological processes.

CRISPRi screen for enhancing heterologous α-amylase yield in Bacillus subtilis

The paper uses CRISPRi to knock down non-coding RNA regions in Bacillus subtilis to identify those affecting α-amylase yield, finding some antisense RNAs increase or decrease yield.

MicroRNAs are deeply linked to the emergence of the complex octopus brain

The paper profiles mRNAs and small RNAs in 18 octopus tissues, showing a massive expansion of miRNA genes in neuronal tissues and proposing miRNAs are linked to complex brain evolution.

An early Cambrian polyp reveals an anemone-like ancestor for medusozoan cnidarians

The paper redescribes Conicula striata as a stem medusozoan with features of both anthozoans and medusozoans, suggesting an anemone-like ancestor for medusozoan cnidarians.

Light-dependent translation change of Arabidopsis psbA correlates with RNA structure alterations at the translation initiation region

The paper shows that high light induces translation of psbA mRNA in Arabidopsis by altering RNA structure at the translation initiation region, facilitated by protein binding.

Life Inside A Dinosaur Bone: A Thriving Microbiome

This study shows that Late Cretaceous dinosaur bones host a living microbiome, distinct from surrounding sediment, challenging assumptions about fossil preservation and original organic material.