M. A. Gonzalez

Reconstructing the Phylogeny of Calliandra sect. Androcallis (Fabaceae): Insights from the Inclusion of Colombian Species, with a Focus on the Enigmatic Taxon Calliandra medellinensis

This paper reconstructs the phylogeny of Calliandra sect. Androcallis using DNA sequences from Colombian species, clarifying clade relationships but leaving core relationships and the status of C. medellinensis unresolved.

Development of Fully Human, Bispecific Antibodies that Effectively Block Omicron Variant Pseudovirus Infections

This study develops fully human bispecific antibodies that effectively block Omicron variant pseudovirus infections, showing improved neutralization compared to monoclonal antibodies.

Deadly and venomous Lonomia caterpillars are more than the two usual suspects

The paper reevaluates the taxonomy and venom risks of Lonomia caterpillars, identifying 60 species and seven potentially dangerous ones, urging further research on venom diversity and treatment strategies.

The contribution of global mountains to the latitudinal diversity gradient

This study quantifies the contribution of global mountains to the latitudinal diversity gradient, showing they harbor more species per unit area and exhibit a stronger latitudinal trend than lowlands.

The helminth glycoprotein omega-1 improves metabolic homeostasis in obese mice through type-2 immunity-independent inhibition of food intake

This paper shows that the helminth glycoprotein omega-1 improves metabolic health in obese mice by reducing food intake, independent of type 2 immunity.

Sand fly synthetic sex-aggregation pheromone co-located with insecticide reduces canine Leishmania infantum infection incidence: a stratified cluster randomised trial

This study evaluates a synthetic pheromone combined with insecticide to reduce Leishmania infantum infection in dogs and sand fly abundance, finding similar efficacy to insecticide-impregnated collars.