M. Z. Anwar

Hummingbirds rapidly respond to the removal of vision and control a sequence of rate-commanded maneuvers in milliseconds

This study shows hummingbirds control rapid flight maneuvers using rate-commanded movements and respond to vision loss after a critical time during escape sequences.

Concurrent stimulation of diflufenican biodegradation and changes in the active microbiome in gravel revealed by Total RNA

This study shows that adding alfalfa to urban gravel stimulates diflufenican degradation and increases microbial activity, particularly in bacteria and fungi.

Three-dimensional actuation of hummingbird wings requires diverse effects from the primary flight muscles

This study develops a functional model of hummingbird musculoskeletal system to reveal how primary flight muscles generate three-dimensional wing actuation through diverse effects.

Biogeographical patterns in soil bacterial communities across the Arctic region

This study examines Arctic soil bacterial communities, finding pH as the key environmental driver and identifying a core microbiome with high endemism potential.

Total RNA-sequencing reveals multi-level microbial community changes and functional responses to wood ash application in agricultural and forest soil

This study uses Total RNA-sequencing to show wood ash affects soil microbial taxonomy and function, increasing copiotrophic bacteria and protozoa that regulate bacterial abundance.

Transcriptomic responses to warming and cooling of an Arctic tundra soil microbiome

This study examines how Arctic tundra soil microbiomes respond to warming and cooling, finding delayed transcriptional changes and increased CO2 production after thaw.