Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies

Meta-analysis reveals host-dependent nitrogen recycling as a mechanism of symbiont control in Aiptasia

The paper identifies a core set of symbiosis-associated genes in Aiptasia, revealing host-dependent nitrogen recycling as a mechanism to control symbiont growth through carbon-dependent feedback.

Transcriptomic insights into the establishment of coral-algal symbioses from the symbiont perspective

This study profiles the transcriptomic response of Symbiodiniaceae during coral-algal symbiosis establishment, revealing gene expression changes in the symbiont.

Fallen Pillars: The Past, Present, and Future Population Dynamics of a Rare, Specialist Coral-Algal Symbiosis

The paper assesses population dynamics and asexual reproduction of a rare coral and its symbiont using microsatellite markers, revealing distinct population structures and threats from climate stress.

Varied effects of algal symbionts on transcription factor NF-κB in a sea anemone and a coral: possible roles in symbiosis and thermotolerance

The paper investigates the role of NF-κB in cnidarian-algal symbiosis and thermotolerance in Aiptasia and Pocillopora damicornis, showing differential expression and effects on survival and bleaching.

Effects of thermal stress on amount, composition, and antibacterial properties of coral mucus

This study examines how thermal stress affects coral mucus composition and antibacterial properties, finding increased protein, lipid content, and antibacterial activity in bleached corals.

Genomic variants among threatened Acropora corals

The paper develops genomic resources and workflows for two threatened Acropora corals, identifies genetic differences in key pathways, and provides candidate loci for genotyping.

Transcriptome landscape of a thermal-tolerant coral endosymbiont reveals molecular signatures of symbiosis and dysbiosis

The paper compares the transcriptomes of a heat-tolerant coral endosymbiont under stable and stressed conditions to identify molecular signatures of symbiosis and heat tolerance.

Identifying conserved molecular mechanisms of thermo-acclimation in symbiotic organisms

The paper identifies conserved molecular mechanisms of thermo-acclimation in symbiotic organisms by analyzing gene expression responses to temperature changes in giant clams and their dinoflagellate symbionts.

Microinjection to deliver protein, mRNA, and DNA into zygotes of the cnidarian endosymbiosis model Aiptasia sp.

The paper develops a microinjection technique to deliver protein, mRNA, and DNA into Aiptasia zygotes for cellular labeling, gene expression, and live imaging in a coral symbiosis model.

Comparative analysis of the genomes of Stylophora pistillata and Acropora digitifera provides evidence for extensive differences between species of corals

This study compares the genomes of two coral species, Stylophora pistillata and Acropora digitifera, revealing significant differences in gene expansion and function related to symbiosis and stress response.

Coral Symbiodinium community composition across the Belize Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System is influenced by host species and thermal variability

The paper examines Symbiodinium community composition in three coral species across thermal regimes in the Belize Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, finding thermal regime influences vary by host species.

Development of an integrated genomic map for a threatened Caribbean coral (Orbicella faveolata)

The paper develops an integrated genomic map for the coral Orbicella faveolata to improve genomic resources for studying adaptation to ocean warming.

Heritability of the Symbiodinium community in vertically- and horizontally-transmitting broadcast spawning corals

The paper quantifies heritability of Symbiodinium communities in two corals with different transmission modes, finding host genetic influence varies between species.

A Dynamic Bioenergetic Model For Coral-Symbiodinium Symbioses And Coral Bleaching As An Alternate Stable State

The paper develops a dynamic bioenergetic model of coral-Symbiodinium symbioses that simulates bleaching as a transition between stable states and identifies environmental factors influencing these transitions.

Genetic And Epigenetic Insight Into Morphospecies In A Reef Coral

The paper investigates genetic and epigenetic variation in Caribbean branching Porites corals to determine their role in morphospecies delineation, finding stronger genetic structuring than epigenetic.

Functional genomic analysis of corals from natural CO2-seeps reveal core molecular responses involved in acclimatization to ocean acidification

The paper identifies core molecular responses in corals and their algal symbionts to ocean acidification using gene expression analysis from natural CO2-seeps.