Miguel L. Allende

Inorganic polyphosphate and pyoverdine synthesis are essential for the virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 in zebrafish larvae

The paper shows that polyphosphate synthesis and pyoverdine production are critical for Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence in zebrafish larvae, using a simple infection model.

Hierarchical Patterns of Soil Nematode Biodiversity in the Atacama Desert: Insights Across Biological Scales

The paper examines soil nematode biodiversity in the Atacama Desert across multiple biological scales, revealing distinct patterns and indicators of soil health under extreme conditions.

Zebrafish armc9 mutant reveals a link between ARM-Type fold domain loss, inflammation, and spinal curvature

This study identifies a link between ARM-type fold domain loss in zebrafish Armc9, inflammation, and spinal curvature, suggesting a role in ciliary signaling and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Photosynthetic and Genetic Adaptations Underpinning the Resilience of Cistanthe longiscapa in the Atacama Desert

This study identifies physiological and genetic adaptations in Cistanthe longiscapa that enable survival in the Atacama Desert, including CAM metabolism and expanded gene families.

Transcriptome analysis of the zebrafish atoh7-/- mutant, lakritz, highlights Atoh7-dependent genetic networks with potential implications for human eye diseases

The paper analyzes transcriptomes of zebrafish atoh7 mutant embryos to identify Atoh7-dependent genetic networks linked to retinal development and human eye diseases.

Developmentally regulated tcf7l2 splice variants mediate transcriptional repressor functions during eye formation

The paper identifies tcf7l2 splice variants that mediate repressor functions in eye formation by interacting with Tle co-repressors and phosphorylated residues.

Sox2 and Sox3 are essential for development and regeneration of the zebrafish lateral line

The paper identifies Sox2 and Sox3 as essential for lateral line development and regeneration in zebrafish by characterizing stem cells and their regenerative capabilities.

Compensatory mechanisms render Tcf7l1a dispensable for eye formation despite its requirement in eye field specification

The paper shows that Tcf7l1a is essential for eye field specification in zebrafish but not for eye development, as mutants develop normal eyes through compensatory mechanisms.

Whole genome sequence of Mapuche-Huilliche Native Americans

The paper presents the whole genome sequences of 11 Mapuche-Huilliche individuals, identifying novel variants and structural events, and highlights their potential relevance to disease susceptibility in admixed populations.

Generation of Mouse-Zebrafish Hematopoietic Tissue Chimeric Embryos for Hematopoiesis and Host-Pathogen Interaction Studies

This study xenografts murine bone marrow cells into zebrafish embryos to study hematopoiesis and host-pathogen interactions, showing successful integration and immune response.