L. M. Silva

Time-based shifts in xylem vulnerability curves of angiosperms based on the flow-centrifuge method

This study shows that spin time affects xylem vulnerability curves in angiosperms, leading to shifts in hydraulic conductivity and P50 values when using the flow-centrifuge method.

Complex interactions in the life cycle of a simple parasite shape the evolution of virulence

This study shows that selecting for early or late host transmission in a parasite affects virulence, host mortality, and life cycle traits, highlighting the need to consider the entire transmission cycle in parasite evolution studies.

Exposure to Pseudomonas spp. increases Anopheles gambiae insecticide resistance in a host-dependent manner

This study shows that exposure to Pseudomonas spp. increases insecticide resistance in Anopheles gambiae, with effects varying by bacterial strain and mosquito colony.

Xylem sap residue in cut-open conduits can affect gas discharge in pneumatic experiments

The paper investigates how residual xylem sap in cut conduits affects gas discharge measurements in pneumatic experiments and proposes a correction method.

Gas diffusion kinetics drive embolism spread in angiosperm xylem: evidence from flow-centrifuge experiments and modelling

The paper measures hydraulic conductivity changes in angiosperm xylem over time under different temperatures and pressures, showing gas diffusion kinetics influence embolism spread.

A novel and highly specific Forssman antigen-binding protein from sheep polyomavirus

This paper identifies the Forssman glycolipid as a receptor for sheep polyomavirus and reports the first viral protein specifically binding to this antigen.

Decomposing virulence to understand bacterial clearance in persistent infections

This study decomposes virulence into exploitation and per parasite pathogenicity to show how these components relate to bacterial clearance in Drosophila infections.

Full structure/function analysis of all the pilin subunits in a type 4 pilus: a complex of minor pilins in Streptococcus sanguinis mediates binding to glycans

The paper determines the structures and functions of minor pilins in Streptococcus sanguinis T4P, showing they form a tip complex that mediates adhesion to host glycans.

Structural and functional analysis of natural capsid variants reveals sialic-acid independent entry of BK polyomavirus

This study analyzes natural VP1 mutations in BKPyV to show some variants can enter cells without sialic acid, suggesting an alternative receptor.

Fibrin is a critical regulator of neutrophil effector function at mucosal barrier sites

This study shows fibrin regulates neutrophil effector functions at mucosal barriers, linking impaired fibrinolysis to oral mucosal disease.

Mannan detecting C-type lectin receptor probes recognise immune epitopes with diverse chemical, spatial and phylogenetic heterogeneity in fungal cell walls

The paper maps mannan-specific C-type lectin receptor (CTL) epitopes in fungal cell walls, revealing spatial, chemical, and phylogenetic diversity in immune recognition.