S. J. Simpson

Combining in vivo and in vitro approaches to better understand host-pathogen interactions

This study combines in vivo and in vitro approaches to show that host nutrition primarily affects bacterial growth in a host-parasite system, rather than host immune responses.

Anisotropic interaction and motion states of locusts in a hopper band

This study analyzes the movement patterns of locusts in hopper bands, identifying three motion states and anisotropic interactions based on relative neighbor positions.

Restriction of essential amino acids dictates the systemic response to dietary protein dilution

This study shows that restricting essential amino acids, not non-essential ones, drives systemic metabolic responses to dietary protein dilution and genetic amino acid transport loss.

Macronutrients modulate resistance to infection and immunity in Drosophila

This study shows that Drosophila infected with M. luteus reduce protein intake and increase carbohydrate intake, improving survival through nutritional self-medication.

Skew in ovarian activation depends on domicile size in a facultatively social thrips

The paper shows that in facultatively social thrips, reproductive skew and breeding success depend on domicile size and social structure.