R. M. Martin

Cool temperature acclimation in toxigenic Microcystis aeruginosa PCC 7806 and its non-toxigenic mutant

This study compares microcystin production in a toxigenic and non-toxigenic strain of M. aeruginosa under cold temperatures, showing increased microcystin quota and physiological changes in the wildtype.

Declines in ice cover induce light limitation in freshwater diatoms

The paper investigates how declining ice cover in Lake Erie affects diatom blooms by analyzing physiochemical and metatranscriptomic data, finding light limitation and adaptive gene expression changes.

Comparing optimized exoskeleton assistance of the hip, knee, and ankle in single and multi-joint configurations

This study compares the metabolic cost reduction of single and multi-joint exoskeleton assistance in walking, finding that whole-leg assistance reduces energy expenditure by 50%.

Coffee consumption and risk of breast cancer: a Mendelian Randomization study

This study uses Mendelian randomization to assess coffee consumption's effect on breast cancer risk, finding no significant association.

Exposure to a mixture of BMAA and MCLR synergistically modulates behavior in larval zebrafish while exacerbating molecular changes related to neurodegeneration.

This study shows that a mixture of BMAA and MCLR increases startle sensitivity and alters protein expression in zebrafish larvae, suggesting synergistic neurotoxic effects.

Single-molecule FISH in Drosophila muscle reveals location dependent mRNA composition of megaRNPs

The paper develops a method to accurately localize mRNA in thick Drosophila muscle tissues using optimized smFISH and 3D segmentation.

Mendelian randomization: a novel approach for the prediction of adverse drug events and drugrepurposing opportunities

This paper proposes using Mendelian randomization to predict adverse drug events and drug repurposing opportunities, aiming to improve causal inference and prevent harmful drug exposures.