Francis E. Tillman

This study shows Mycoplasma gallisepticum suppresses host immune responses by inhibiting mitochondrial respiration via itaconate, while inducing local inflammation.

This study shows that MG infection reduces female house finch reproduction both immediately and with carryover effects, while male reproduction is affected only in the short term.

The study shows that successful initial infections in house finches protect against severe future infections, with males being more susceptible than females.