K. Martin

Can we trace the social affiliation of rooks (Corvusfrugilegus) through their vocal signature?

This study investigates whether rooks use vocal signatures to indicate social affiliations at different levels, finding only individual-level signatures.

Differences in sperm swimming speed and morphology between the three genetic morphs in the ruff sandpiper

The paper compares sperm swimming speed and morphology among three genetic morphs of ruff sandpipers and finds Faeder sperm are slowest, but Independent sperm do not show expected higher quality.

PAK1-dependant mechanotransduction enables myofibroblast nuclear adaptation and chromatin organisation during fibrosis

The paper identifies PAK1-dependent mechanotransduction as critical for myofibroblast nuclear adaptation and chromatin organization during fibrosis, showing its impact on gene regulation and disease progression.

Whole-bone toughness is linked to canal and osteocyte lacunae deficits in the ZDSD type 2 diabetic rat model

This study links reduced bone toughness in T2DM rats to microstructural changes in canals and osteocyte lacunae, along with AGEs accumulation.

RBFOX2 deregulation promotes pancreatic cancer metastasis through alternative splicing

This study identifies RBFOX2 deregulation as a driver of pancreatic cancer metastasis through alternative splicing of ABI1, enhancing cancer cell stemness and invasiveness.

Assessing the effectiveness of honey bee pollinators for cultivated blueberries in South Africa

This study evaluates honey bee pollination effectiveness on blueberry yields in South Africa, finding varied benefits across varieties and highlighting the need for variety selection.

Cross-seasonal weather effects interact with breeding conditions to impact reproductive success in an alpine songbird

This study shows that weather conditions across the annual cycle affect clutch initiation and offspring development in horned larks, with carry-over effects influencing reproductive success.

Fitness costs of female choosiness in a socially monogamous songbird

The study examines the fitness costs of female mate choice in zebra finches, finding that high competition does not reduce fitness due to alternative reproductive tactics.

Machine learning reveals cryptic dialects that guide mate choice in a songbird

This study uses machine learning to uncover hidden song dialects in zebra finches that influence mate choice, showing cultural transmission drives assortative mating.

Treeline ecotones shape the distribution of avian species richness and functional diversity in south temperate mountains

The paper examines how treeline ecotones influence avian species richness and functional diversity in the south temperate Andes by analyzing habitat structure and elevation effects.

Hierarchical fear: parental behaviour and corticosterone release mediate nestling growth in response to predation risk

This study examines how predation risk affects nestling growth in horned larks, finding that corticosterone mediates growth responses through both direct and indirect pathways involving parental care.

Highly parallelized microfluidic droplet cultivation and prioritization on antibiotic producers from complex natural microbial communities

This paper develops a microfluidic droplet system to cultivate and screen antibiotic-producing bacteria from complex microbial communities, identifying rare strains with antimicrobial activity.

Proximate causes of infertility and embryo mortality in captive zebra finches

The paper investigates causes of infertility and embryo mortality in captive zebra finches, finding inbreeding, age-related decline, and poor nutrition significantly impact reproductive success, but explain only a small portion of the variance.

SOX9 is required for kidney fibrosis and regulates NAV3 to control renal myofibroblast function in mice and humans

This study identifies SOX9 as essential for kidney fibrosis and shows it regulates NAV3 to control myofibroblast function in mice and humans.

Defect patterns on the curved surface of fish retinae suggest mechanism of cone mosaic formation

The paper studies Y-Junction defects in zebrafish retinas to understand cone mosaic formation, finding that grain boundaries form during initial growth without defect motion.

Cross-compatibility of five highbush blueberry varieties and ideal crossing combinations

This study evaluates cross-compatibility among five highbush blueberry varieties, finding that inter-varietal pollination generally improves fruit mass and reduces developmental time compared to intra-varietal pollination.

Targeting the dysfunctional mitochondrial respiration in drug resistant B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

This study identifies mitochondrial respiration dysfunction in drug-resistant ALL cells and shows that pyrvinium pamoate (PP) effectively targets this pathway, with enhanced bioavailability and specificity for leukemic cells.

The role of genetic constraints and social environment in explaining female extra-pair mating

The study tests the intersexual pleiotropy hypothesis by examining genetic and environmental influences on female extra-pair mating in zebra finches, finding no genetic homology between male and female promiscuity.

Honey bees, Apis mellifera, are important pollinators of the highbush blueberry variety Ventura despite the inability to sonicate

This study evaluates the effectiveness of honey bee pollination on Ventura blueberry yield and quality, finding increased berry mass and diameter, and potential revenue gains in areas without bumble bees.