Michael Feldbrügge

This study shows Ubp3 dynamically regulates mitochondrial ubiquitination during mitophagy, revealing its role in ubiquitin storage and release as a stress response mechanism.

The paper shows that the PPIP5K enzyme Asp1 produces opposite effects on fungal morphology and actin organization in different species, depending on the host cellular environment.

This study develops blue-light inducible gene expression switches to control morphogenesis and pathogenesis in Ustilago maydis, demonstrating their utility in regulating fungal invasion and tumor formation.

The paper constructs a chromosome-scale super-pangenome for the lichen genus Peltigera, revealing shared genomic features between pathogenic and mutualistic fungi.

This study evaluates Cyanidioschyzon merolae growth and biomass composition across different photobioreactor systems, finding that reactor design significantly impacts productivity and biochemical output.

This study shows that endosomal mRNA transport coordinates mitochondrial bioenergetics in fungal hyphae, with Rrm4 essential for mitochondrial protein import and function.

The paper investigates the RNA binding roles of Rrm4's RRM domains in Ustilago maydis, revealing how different RRM interactions influence mRNA transport and stability.

This study investigates the metabolic and physiological effects of L-lysine on Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803, identifying key genes involved in Lys resistance and metabolic disruption.

This study develops a microbial iCLIP2 protocol to identify RNA-protein interactions in fungi, revealing Rrm4 binds mitochondrial mRNA stop codons.

This study identifies structural features of the MLLE domain in Rrm4 and reveals its role in recognizing short linear motifs for mRNA transport during endosomal trafficking.

The paper investigates the role of RNA interference in Arabidopsis by analyzing AGO and DCL mutants against various pathogens and a mutualist, revealing both positive and neutral effects on immunity and colonization.

This study identifies RS2Z35 and RS2Z36 as plant-specific splicing factors that regulate HSFA2 intron splicing and thermotolerance in tomato under heat stress.

The paper identifies a consensus motif for She2p/3p recognition sites in yeast RNA, showing that spatial arrangement of sequence features is more important than sequence order for function.

This paper develops an inexpensive SARS-CoV-2 antigen detection method using chitin-immobilized nanobodies produced in Ustilago maydis.

The paper develops regulatory systems for unconventional secretion in Ustilago maydis to enable controlled heterologous protein production and secretion.

This paper identifies GUL1 as a STRIPAK target that regulates fungal development through phosphorylation, showing its localization on endosomes and its role in hyphal growth and sexual fertility.