W. Sullivan

Acentric chromosome congression and alignment on the metaphase plate occur via kinetochore-independent forces

This study identifies kinetochore-independent forces, particularly plus-end directed forces from pole-to-pole microtubules, as critical for acentric chromosome congression and alignment during mitosis in Drosophila.

Modeling of Intracellular Taurine Levels Associated with Ovarian Cancer Reveals Activation of p53, ERK, mTOR and DNA-damage-sensing-dependent Cell Protection

This study shows that increasing intracellular taurine in ovarian cancer cells reduces proliferation, glycolysis, and DNA damage, while activating protective pathways like p53 and mTOR.

Transpiration Responses to Potential Volatile Signals and Hydraulic Failure in Single Leaves of Vitis vinifera (cv. Shiraz) and Arabidopsis thaliana (Col 0) Utilising Sensitive Liquid Flow and Simultaneous Gas Exchange.

This study examines how volatile organic compounds (VOCs) affect transpiration in leaves of Vitis vinifera and Arabidopsis thaliana, revealing that methanol induces reversible stomatal closure.

Distinct Wolbachia localization patterns in oocytes of diverse host species reveal multiple strategies of maternal transmission

The paper identifies three distinct Wolbachia localization patterns in Drosophila oocytes, revealing strategies for maternal transmission through germline and somatic routes.

Wolbachia action in the sperm produces developmentally deferred chromosome segregation defects during the Drosophila mid-blastula transition

The paper shows Wolbachia in sperm causes both immediate and delayed chromosome segregation defects in Drosophila embryos, with the delayed defect being rescued by infected female crosses.

Kinetochore-independent mechanisms of sister chromosome separation

This study identifies kinetochore-independent mechanisms for sister chromosome separation in Drosophila neuroblasts, revealing roles for microtubule dynamics and topoisomerase activity in resolving DNA catenations.

Aurora B-mediated exclusion of HP1a from late-segregating chromatin prevents formation of micronuclei

The paper shows Aurora B kinase prevents micronuclei formation by phosphorylating H3(S10) on acentric chromatin, inhibiting HP1a binding and promoting nuclear envelope channel formation.

Split personality of Aluminum Activated Malate Transporter family proteins: facilitation of both GABA and malate transport

This study shows that ALMT proteins facilitate both GABA and malate transport, with GABA regulation dependent on a specific motif and affecting malate efflux.