N. A. Broderick

Chronic infection alters pathogen virulence, microbiome composition, and fly physiology across generations.

This study shows that parental infection with Pseudomonas entomophila leads to persistent infection in offspring, reduced pathogen virulence, and altered host physiology across generations.

Analysis of justification for and gender bias in author order among those contributing equally

This study analyzes how author order in equal contributor listings is determined and whether gender bias persists after a policy requiring explanations for order was implemented.

Massively parallel mutant selection identifies genetic determinants of Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization of Drosophila melanogaster

This study uses transposon sequencing to identify Pseudomonas aeruginosa genes critical for colonization of Drosophila melanogaster, revealing conserved and host-specific factors.

Tiny Earth CURE improves student persistence in science

This study shows that the Tiny Earth CURE improves scientific self-efficacy, identity, and persistence intentions among students, particularly those from historically excluded communities.

Cuticular profiling of insecticide resistant Aedes aegypti

This study investigates cuticular resistance mechanisms in insecticide-resistant Aedes aegypti using ssNMR, GC-MS, and TEM, finding increased cuticle thickness and polysaccharide abundance.

Microbiome derived acidity protects against microbial invasion in Drosophila

The paper shows gut microbes in Drosophila acidify their environment to block invading pathogens, with some microbes counteracting this acidity to colonize the host.

Chaotic signatures in host-microbe interactions

This study investigates whether time-to-death datasets can reveal chaotic signatures in host-microbe interactions using simulated and experimental data from C. elegans and Drosophila infected with Pseudomonas species.

Gut bacteria mediate nutrient availability in Drosophila diets

This study shows gut bacteria in Drosophila modify nutrient levels in different diets, affecting life history traits depending on the diet.

Glyphosate Inhibits Melanization and Increases Susceptibility to Infection in Insects

This study shows glyphosate inhibits melanin production in insects, reducing their survival after infection and increasing susceptibility to pathogens.

Meta-analysis of diets used in Drosophila microbiome research and introduction of the Drosophila Dietary Composition Calculator (DDCC)

The paper analyzes diets in Drosophila microbiome studies and introduces a tool to calculate dietary composition.

The Cu(II) reductase RclA protects Escherichia coli against the combination of hypochlorous acid and intracellular copper

This study shows that RclA, a Cu(II) reductase in E. coli, protects against HOCl and intracellular copper toxicity, highlighting copper redox reactions in inflammation.

A chemical counterpunch: Chromobacterium violaceum ATCC31532 produces violacein in response to translation-inhibiting antibiotics

This study shows that Chromobacterium violaceum produces violacein in response to translation-inhibiting antibiotics, revealing a novel interspecies interaction mechanism.

Bacterial analogs of plant piperidine alkaloids mediate microbial interactions in a rhizosphere model system

The paper identifies a novel family of bacterial piperidine alkaloids produced by Pseudomonas koreensis that mediate inter-bacterial competition in the rhizosphere, showing convergent evolution with plant alkaloids.

Introducing THOR, a model microbiome for genetic dissection of community behavior

The paper introduces THOR, a model rhizosphere microbiome composed of three dominant taxa, to study community behavior through genetic dissection and emergent properties.

Disequilibrium in Gender Ratios among Authors who Contributed Equally

The paper analyzes gender ratios in authorship of publications with equal contributions, finding male predominance in first author positions and mixed gender pairs.