M. Anand

Bat RNA viruses employ viral RHIMs orchestrating species-specific cell death programs linked to Z-RNA sensing and ZBP1-RIPK3 signaling

The paper identifies viral RHIMs in bat RNA viruses that regulate host cell death through Z-RNA sensing and ZBP1-RIPK3 signaling, revealing species-specific effects on human and bat cells.

TCID50 Measurements of anti-viral efficacy on metal printed masks and plastic surfaces

This study evaluates the anti-viral efficacy of metal-printed masks and PET plastics against HCoV 229E, finding silver and copper significantly reduce viral load.

Acclimating to degraded environments: The social rationale for swift action on restoration

This paper shows how societal acclimation to environmental degradation reduces stakeholder incentives for mitigation, delaying restoration and locking systems into degraded states.

Single-Molecule Analysis of DNA Base-Stacking Energetics Using Patterned DNA Nanostructures

This study measures single-molecule dinucleotide base-stacking energies using DNA-PAINT and designer nanostructures, revealing stabilization effects and energy ranges for specific base pairs.

Local overfishing patterns have regional effects on health of coral, and economic transitions can promote its recovery

The paper simulates how overfishing and economic transitions affect coral and reef fish populations across spatial scales, finding regional impacts and recovery potential.

Implications of trade network structure and population dynamics for food security and equality

The paper models the relationship between trade networks, population dynamics, and food security, showing that peripheral regions face food insecurity due to poor demand adjustment and network position.

Deep learning for early warning signals of regime shifts

This paper develops a deep learning algorithm to detect early warning signals of regime shifts across diverse systems, improving sensitivity and specificity over generic methods.

Debates about vaccines and climate change on social media networks: a study in contrasts

This study compares sentiment and network structures around vaccines and climate change on Twitter using machine learning, finding less polarization in vaccine discussions and a link between pro-vaccine sentiment and belief in anthropogenic climate change.

Quaternary climate change explains global patterns of tree beta-diversity

The paper examines how Quaternary climate change influences tree beta-diversity globally, finding temperature changes since the Last Glacial Maximum strongly affect turnover and nestedness components.

Coupled social-land dynamics and the future of sustainable consumption

This study models coupled social-land dynamics to project future global land use under various socio-economic scenarios, showing how feedbacks can significantly alter land use projections.

When conflicts get heated, so does the planet: social-climate dynamics under inequality

This paper develops a social-climate model to show how inequality and population structure influence climate change and mitigation effectiveness.

Paleoclimate and current climate collectively shape the phylogenetic and functional diversity of trees worldwide

The paper maps global tree diversity patterns and shows that both current and ancient climates influence tree species richness, functional, and phylogenetic diversity.

Half of the world's tree biodiversity is unprotected and is increasingly threatened by human activities

The paper identifies priority areas for global tree conservation and finds that half are unprotected and face human threats.

Convergence of socio-ecological dynamics in disparate ecological systems under strong coupling to human social systems

This study shows that socio-ecological systems converge to similar dynamics under strong human influence, regardless of the type of ecological dynamics.

Interconnections accelerate collapse in a socio-ecological metapopulation

This study shows that resource sharing between patches in a socio-ecological metapopulation model accelerates collapse and broadens the conditions under which collapse occurs.

Global Land Use Implications of Dietary Trends: A Tragedy of the Commons

The paper quantifies the global agricultural land footprint changes under USDA dietary guidelines, finding up to 1 gigahectare of additional land needed, highlighting a potential Tragedy of the Commons.