S. A. Knutie

Urban living can rescue Darwin's finches from the lethal effects of invasive vampire flies

This study shows urbanization reduces the negative impact of invasive vampire flies on Darwin's finches by altering diet and immune responses.

Understanding spatiotemporal effects of food supplementation on host-parasite interactions using community-based science

This study examines how food supplementation affects eastern bluebirds and their nest parasites across the eastern U.S., finding increased fledgling success but inconsistent parasite defense effects.

Experimental effects of within-brood genetic variation on parasite resistance in a wild bird host

This study examines how within-brood genetic variation and nestling sex affect parasite resistance in eastern bluebirds, finding that female-biased nests have lower parasite loads.

Influence of human activity on gut microbiota and immune responses of Darwin's finches in the Galapagos Islands

This study examines how human activity affects immune responses and gut microbiota in Darwin's finches across different land use areas in the Galapagos Islands.

Effect of RNA preservation methods on RNA quantity and quality of field collected avian whole blood

This study compares RNA preservation methods for field-collected avian blood, finding that buffers like RNAlater and DNA/RNA Shield preserve RNA quality better than dry ice-based flash freezing.

Deconstructing taxa x taxa x environment interactions in the microbiota: A theoretical examination

The paper uses a mathematical approach to examine how higher-order microbial taxa interactions affect host infection risk across different environmental contexts.

Urban living influences the reproductive success of Darwin's finches in the Galapagos Islands

This study examines how urbanization affects reproductive success in Darwin's finches, finding higher reproductive output in urban areas but increased nestling mortality due to anthropogenic debris.

Food supplementation affects gut microbiota and immunological resistance to parasites in a wild bird species

This study shows that food supplementation reduces parasite load and increases antibody response in nestling birds, likely through changes in gut microbiota.

A meta-analysis reveals temperature, dose, life stage, and taxonomy influence host susceptibility to a fungal parasite

This study meta-analyzes 58 amphibian-Bd infection experiments to show temperature, dose, life stage, and taxonomy influence host mortality.