M. G. Weber

Small, but mitey: Investigating the molecular genetic basis for mite domatia development and intraspecific variation in Vitis riparia using transcriptomics

The paper investigates the molecular genetic basis of mite domatia development and intraspecific variation in Vitis riparia using transcriptomics, identifying key pathways and gene expression patterns.

More than a token photo: humanizing scientists enhances student engagement

This study shows that including humanizing descriptions of counter-stereotypical scientists in educational materials increases student engagement, particularly among students who share identities with the scientists.

Modeling the Evolution of Rates of Continuous Trait Evolution

This paper introduces a new Bayesian model, evorates, to analyze trait evolution rates across clades, showing it can detect gradual and stochastic rate changes in cetacean body size evolution.

An increase in atypical petal numbers during a shift to autogamy in a coastal sand verbena and potential evolutionary mechanisms

This study investigates the evolutionary shift to autogamy in Abronia umbellata and finds that reduced petal numbers correlate with smaller flowers, suggesting selection for smaller size rather than inbreeding or hybridization.