L. Robinson

Global, asynchronous partial sweeps at multiple insecticide resistance genes in Aedes mosquitoes

The paper identifies partial selective sweeps at insecticide resistance genes in Aedes mosquitoes, showing independent evolution and spread of resistance alleles across different regions.

Interactions between the gut microbiome, dietary restriction, and aging in genetically diverse mice

This study investigates how the gut microbiome interacts with aging and dietary restriction in mice, finding that host genetics significantly influence microbiome features and that dietary restriction does not rejuvenate the microbiome.

Targeting mitochondrial dysfunction using methylene blue or mitoquinone to improve skeletal aging

This study evaluates the effects of methylene blue and mitoquinone on skeletal aging in mice, finding no significant reduction in age-related bone loss despite some in vitro benefits.

Characterisation of key genotypic and phenotypic traits of clinical cystic fibrosis Staphylococcus aureus isolates

This study characterizes the genotypic and phenotypic traits of 25 clinical Staphylococcus aureus isolates from cystic fibrosis patients, revealing genetic and phenotypic variation and antimicrobial resistance patterns.

Life-long Dietary Restrictions have Negligible or Damaging Effects on Late-life Cognitive Performance: A Key Role for Genetics in Outcomes

This study finds that long-term dietary restrictions like caloric restriction or fasting do not improve cognitive performance in genetically diverse mice and may even be harmful, with genetic factors playing a key role in memory outcomes.

A comparison of non-magnetic and magnetic beads for measuring IgG antibodies against P. vivax antigens in a multiplexed bead-based assay using Luminex(R) technology (Bio-Plex(R)200 or MAGPIX(R))

This study compares non-magnetic and magnetic beads for measuring IgG antibodies against P. vivax antigens using Luminex technology across different instruments, finding strong correlations but noting higher protein requirements for magnetic beads.

Rapamycin rejuvenates oral health in aging mice

Short-term rapamycin treatment reverses periodontal bone loss, reduces inflammation, and shifts the oral microbiome to a more youthful state in aged mice.

Glycan cross-feeding drives mutualism between Fusobacterium and the vaginal microbiota

This study shows that sialidase activity enables Fusobacterium to exploit sialoglycans, promoting its colonization and mutualistic interactions with the vaginal microbiota, which contributes to dysbiosis.