P. Chaverri

Reduced functional fungal communities in two species of sloths (Bradypus variegatus and Choloepus hoffmanni) suggest a link to slow digestion

This study analyzes the gut microbiota of sloths to link microbial composition and function to their slow digestion.

Exploring Rubiaceae fungal endophytes across contrasting tropical forests, tree tissues, and developmental stages

This study examines fungal endophyte communities in Rubiaceae plants across different tropical forests, leaf stages, and tissues, finding regional differences and higher diversity in leaves than sapwood.

A Taxonomically-informed Mass Spectrometry Search Tool for Microbial Metabolomics Data

MicrobeMASST identifies microbial-derived metabolites and their producers using taxonomically-informed mass spectrometry data without prior knowledge.

Let there be nightlights: the ecological role of bioluminescence in a Costa Rican mushroom

The paper investigates the ecological role of bioluminescence in a Costa Rican mushroom by testing if light attracts invertebrates, finding green LED models attract more invertebrates than controls.

Fungi with history: Unveiling the mycobiota of historic documents of Costa Rica

This study identifies fungal isolates from historic Costa Rican documents, linking fungal diversity to paper composition and degradation potential.

A missing link in mutualistic networks: symbiotic fungi in plant-animal interactions

The paper investigates how bat digestion affects fungal communities in plant seeds, finding that it reduces harmful fungi and increases beneficial ones.