K. E. Smith

The evolution of the duckweed ionome mirrors losses in structural complexity

This study examines the evolution of the duckweed ionome across species with varying structural complexity, finding decreasing calcium and magnesium levels and increased cadmium accumulation in rootless species.

Physiological adaptation to high irradiance in duckweeds depends on light habitat niche and is ecotype and species-specific.

The paper examines how duckweed ecotypes and species adapt to high light conditions, finding species-specific physiological responses and ecotype-specific acclimation abilities.

Correlations across timing cues in natural vocalizations predict judging synthetic sound burst durations.

The paper shows that rats use correlations between onset/offset slopes and duration in natural vocalizations to judge synthetic sound bursts, and this is modeled by a Bayesian decision-theoretic approach.

Duckweed roots are dispensable and are on a trajectory toward vestigiality

The paper shows duckweed roots are dispensable for growth and nutrient uptake, suggesting they are evolving toward vestigiality.

Composite modeling of leaf shape across shoots discriminates Vitis species better than individual leaves

The paper models leaf shape changes across shoots in Vitis species and finds composite leaves better predict species identity than individual leaves.

Olfactory ensheathing cells from the nasal mucosa and olfactory bulb have distinct membrane properties

This study compares membrane properties of olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) from the nasal mucosa and olfactory bulb, finding distinct ion current behaviors between peripheral and central OECs.