M. Thattai

Coexistence of self-compatible and self-incompatible alleles in a plant metapopulation via spatial rock-paper-scissors dynamics

The paper investigates the coexistence of self-compatible and self-incompatible alleles in a plant metapopulation using spatial rock-paper-scissors dynamics, finding that population structure and competitor fitness influence allele frequencies.

Paralogous gene modules derived from ancient hybridization drive vesicle traffic evolution in yeast

The paper shows that ancient hybridization generated paralogous gene modules in yeast, which shaped vesicle traffic evolution by retaining some and reducing others based on functional roles.

Regulated compartmentalization of enzymes in Golgi by GRASP55 controls cellular glycosphingolipid profile and function

This study identifies GRASP55 as a regulator of enzyme compartmentalization in the Golgi, which controls glycosphingolipid biosynthesis and cellular glycan profiles.

Frustration and Fidelity in Influenza Genome Assembly

The paper computationally predicts tree-like RNA segment interaction networks that ensure high-fidelity influenza genome assembly, validated against experimental data.

Small GTPases and BAR domain proteins regulate branched actin to make clathrin and dynamin independent endocytic vesicles

This study identifies the molecular machinery regulating clathrin and dynamin-independent endocytic vesicles, showing the sequential recruitment of ARF1/GBF1 and CDC42, and the roles of BAR domain proteins and actin polymerization.

Molecular Noise Accelerates Cell Division And Death Under Antibiotic Treatment

The paper measures cell division and death rates in E. coli under antibiotic treatment and shows molecular noise drives exponential growth and decay kinetics.