Bruce Futcher

Cln3 can work independently of Whi5 on the cell size for Start in yeast

The paper shows that CLN3 can function independently of WHI5 in regulating cell size for Start in yeast, as the double mutant exhibits near-wild-type cell size.

A Trizol-Beadbeater RNA extraction method for yeast, and comparison to Novogene RNA extraction

The paper compares RNA extraction methods between Novogene and a local Trizol-bead-beating approach in yeast, finding significantly higher yields with the local method.

Eusocial Reproduction Selects for Longevity

The paper shows that eusocial reproduction strategies select for longer lifespans by altering the dynamics of mortality selection.

No Ramp Needed: Spandrels, Statistics, and a Slippery Slope

The paper re-examines the slow translation ramp at gene 5 ends in yeast, finding it is a spandrel rather than an adaptive feature, as slow translation correlates with poor gene expression.

Gene recoding by synonymous mutations creates promiscuous intragenic transcription initiation in mycobacteria

The paper shows that synonymous mutations in mycobacteria can create new transcription start sites within genes, leading to smaller protein isoforms.

A Statistical Detector for Ribosomal Frameshifts and Dual Encodings based on Ribosome Profiling

The paper develops a statistical method to detect programmed ribosomal frameshifts using ribosome profiling data, identifying potential frameshifts in yeast and demonstrating high sensitivity.