T. G. Mueller

Dispersal overwhelms variation in host quality to shape nectar microbiome assembly.

The paper shows that dispersal has a greater impact than host quality on shaping nectar microbiome composition, as microbial density in open flowers correlates with pollen receipt.

Nectar compounds impact bacterial and fungal growth and shift community dynamics in a nectar analog

This study examines how non-sugar nectar compounds affect microbial growth and community dynamics in a nectar analog, revealing compound-specific and microbe-specific responses.

Direct capsid labeling of infectious HIV-1 by genetic code expansion allows detection of largely complete nuclear capsids and suggests nuclear entry of HIV-1 complexes via common routes

This study uses genetic code expansion to label HIV-1 capsid proteins, enabling visualization of complete nuclear capsids and suggesting common nuclear entry routes.

Fungi are more dispersal-limited than bacteria among flowers

The paper compares dispersal abilities of bacteria and fungi in flower-inhabiting microbial communities, finding bacteria disperse more readily via thrips and are more widespread.