Rebecca L. Belmonte

This study shows that macrophage sex identity determines infection outcomes in Drosophila, with feminized male macrophages reducing susceptibility to S. aureus.

This study identifies niche-specific roles of AGM macrophages in supporting HSPC generation ex vivo, highlighting F4/80's regulatory function and macrophage-derived factors.

This study examines age-related increases in infection susceptibility in Drosophila melanogaster, finding that susceptibility rises early in life and is linked to reduced tolerance rather than resistance, with distinct effects on male lifespan.

The paper identifies a novel memory B cell subset, COMB cells, enriched in autoimmune diseases and characterized by distinct transcriptional and epigenetic features.