L. Paulin

Comparison of phage and plasmid populations present in the gut microbiota of Parkinson's disease patients

This study compares plasmid and phage populations in gut microbiota of Parkinson's disease patients and healthy controls, finding significant differences in diversity and using machine learning to classify subjects with high accuracy.

Transcriptome analysis reveals novel regulators of the Scots pine stilbene pathway

The paper identifies novel transcriptional regulators and a cinnamate-activating CoA ligase in the Scots pine stilbene pathway through transcriptomic analysis of UV-C and cycloheximide treatments.

Fragmented habitat compensates for the adverse effects of genetic bottleneck

The paper uses whole-genome sequencing to show that habitat structure influences genetic structure in Saimaa ringed seals despite a genetic bottleneck.

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.

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.

Genetic screen to saturate guard cell signaling network reveals a role of GDP-L-fucose metabolism in stomatal closure

The paper identifies a novel role for GDP-L-fucose metabolism in stomatal closure through a genetic screen, revealing defects in fucose-related processes affect guard cell function.

Life history genomic regions explain differences in Atlantic salmon marine diet specialization

The paper links life history genomic regions to differences in marine diet specialization in Atlantic salmon, showing genetic variation influences age-dependent feeding strategies and maturation timing.

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 comparative and functional genomics analysis of the genus Romboutsia provides insight into adaptation to an intestinal lifestyle

The paper compares the genomes of three Romboutsia species to understand their metabolic adaptations to intestinal and soil environments.

Bracketing phenotypic limits of mammalian hybridization

The paper examines hybridization between gray and ringed seals using genetic and morphological analyses to assess phenotypic limits and wild hybridization potential.