K. Overmyer

Heme biosynthesis regulates BCAA catabolism and thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue

This study shows that heme biosynthesis regulates BCAA catabolism and thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue by affecting UCP1 and mitochondrial function.

Early Endosome Capture Proteomics and its Application to Amyloid Precursor Protein Intramembrane Processing by β and γ-Secretases

This paper develops a method to isolate early endosomes and uses it to study amyloid precursor protein processing by β and γ-secretases in these compartments.

BOS1 is a positive regulator of wounding induced cell death and plant susceptibility to Botrytis

This study identifies BOS1 as a positive regulator of wounding-induced cell death and plant susceptibility to Botrytis cinerea, showing its role in both fertility and disease response.

Convergent evolution of mevalonate pathway in Inonotus obliquus and Betula pendula.

The paper sequenced the Chaga mushroom genome and found lineage-specific whole genome duplication and Cytochrome P450 expansion, leading to complex terpene biosynthesis.

The isolation and characterization of Taphrina betulina and other yeasts residing in the Betula pendula phylloplane.

The paper isolates and characterizes Taphrina betulina and other yeasts from birch phylloplane samples, revealing genetic diversity and differences in auxin signaling compound production.

A Taphrina strain infecting the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana.

This study characterizes the interaction of Taphrina strain M11 with Arabidopsis thaliana, showing it is pathogenic and activates cytokinin signaling while requiring jasmonate and ethylene for immunity.

Dissecting the subtropical adaptation traits and cuticle synthesis pathways via the genome of the subtropical blueberry Vaccinium darrowii

This paper reports the genome assembly of Vaccinium darrowii, identifies adaptation traits, and delineates cuticle biosynthesis pathways to aid blueberry breeding.

Case study of a rhizosphere microbiome assay on a bamboo rhizome with excessive shoots

The paper studies a rare bamboo rhizome phenomenon with excessive shoots, analyzing its associated microbiome and finding correlations between bacterial genera and shoot numbers.

The molecular and metabolic program for adaptation of white adipocytesto cool physiologic temperatures

This study investigates how white adipocytes adapt to cooler temperatures, finding changes in gene expression, lipid metabolism, and energy source utilization.

Nano-Emulsion Adjuvant Enhances Cross-presentation by Lipid Body Formation Independent of Glycolysis

This study shows that the nano-emulsion adjuvant Adjuplex enhances cross-presentation in dendritic cells without requiring glycolysis, relying instead on lipid body formation and ROS.

A novel phyllosphere resident Protomyces species that interacts with the Arabidopsis immune system.

The paper describes a novel Protomyces strain isolated from Arabidopsis phylloplane and shows it enhances plant immunity against Botrytis cinerea.

A novel Arabidopsis phyllosphere resident Protomyces sp. and a re-examination of genus Protomyces based on genome sequence data.

The paper isolates and characterizes a novel Protomyces species from Arabidopsis, re-examines genus classification, and proposes taxonomic revisions based on genomic and physiological data.

Methyl viologen can affect mitochondrial function in Arabidopsis.

This study shows that methyl viologen induces ROS signaling in mitochondria of Arabidopsis, independent of light, and identifies mitochondrial Mn SOD and stress hormones as key factors.