M. Horn

Chlamydiae as symbionts of photosynthetic dinoflagellates

This paper identifies a novel chlamydial species infecting photosynthetic dinoflagellates, expanding the known host range of chlamydiae and suggesting potential interactions with chloroplasts.

Chlamydiae in cnidarians: Shared functional potential despite broad taxonomic diversity

This study analyzes the diversity and functional potential of chlamydiae associated with cnidarians using metabarcoding and metagenome-assembled genomes, revealing an obligate intracellular lifestyle and lack of unique genes.

A microfluidic model of colonocyte-microbiota interaction mimicking the colorectal cancer microenvironment

The paper develops a microfluidic model to study interactions between colonocytes, microbiota, and Fusobacterium nucleatum in a colorectal cancer microenvironment, showing altered gene expression and microbiota composition.

Endozoicomonas-chlamydiae interactions in cell-associated microbial aggregates of the coral Pocillopora acuta

The paper characterizes cell-associated microbial aggregates in coral Pocillopora acuta, identifying bacterial interactions and potential metabolic dependencies.

GFAT2 and AMDHD2 act in tandem to control the hexosamine biosynthetic pathway

This study identifies AMDHD2 as a new regulator of the hexosamine biosynthetic pathway, showing it balances GFAT2 activity to control UDP-GlcNAc levels in mouse embryonic stem cells.

A quantitative analysis of the similarities and differences of the HIV/FIV gag genome

The paper was withdrawn due to duplicate posting, and the correct version is available at the provided URL.

Evolutionary recent dual obligatory symbiosis among adelgids indicates a transition between fungus and insect associated lifestyles

The paper investigates the symbiosis of Adelges laricis/tardus, revealing two endosymbionts that evolved from fungal endosymbionts and transitioned to insect-associated lifestyles.

Acquisition of a type 3 secretion signal in an housekeeping enzyme shaped glycogen metabolism in Chlamydia

The paper identifies a bacterial phosphoglucomutase (PGM) that converts glucose-1-phosphate to glucose-6-phosphate in Chlamydia, with glycogen metabolism linked to a type three secretion signal in the PGM gene.

Natural Zeitgebers cannot compensate for the loss of a functional circadian clock in timing of a vital behaviour in Drosophila

This study shows that a functional molecular clock is necessary for proper timing of eclosion in Drosophila under natural conditions, while peptide-mediated phasing can be maintained with natural Zeitgebers.

Happens in the best of subfamilies: Establishment and repeated replacements of co-obligate secondary endosymbionts within Lachninae aphids

The paper analyzes endosymbionts in Lachninae aphids, showing dual symbiotic systems and repeated replacements of secondary endosymbionts across species.