A. Maxwell

Terrestrial 3D Laser Scanning for Ecosystem and Fire Effects Monitoring

This paper introduces terrestrial laser scanning as an efficient, affordable method for ecosystem monitoring, enhancing data quality and repeatability through standardized data collection and automated analysis.

An ex vivo model of interactions between extracellular vesicles and peripheral mononuclear blood cells in whole blood

This study develops an ex vivo model to study EV-blood cell interactions in whole blood from pig-tailed macaques, showing EVs preferentially associate with B cells.

An inverse agonist of orphan receptor GPR61 reveals a novel allosteric mechanism

The paper reports the first structural characterization of GPR61 and identifies a potent inverse agonist, revealing an allosteric mechanism.

Terrestrial laser scan metrics predict surface vegetation biomass and consumption in a frequently burned southeastern U.S. ecosystem

The paper uses terrestrial laser scan metrics to predict understory vegetation biomass and consumption in a southeastern U.S. ecosystem after prescribed fires.

Rapid, DNA-induced interface swapping by DNA gyrase

This paper demonstrates DNA gyrase can swap DNA-cleaving interfaces between heterotetramers, enabling DNA passage without ATP and raising new mechanistic possibilities.

Model-based learning deficits in compulsivity are linked to faulty representations of task structure

This study links model-based learning deficits in compulsivity to impaired task structure representations, showing weaker action-outcome associations and reduced cognitive control in high-compulsivity individuals.

Topoisomerase VI is a chirally-selective, preferential DNA decatenase

This study shows that topoisomerase VI preferentially decatenates DNA crossings over relaxing supercoils by sensing specific DNA geometries.

Essential Role of Placenta Derived Interferon Stimulated Gene 20 Against ZIKA Virus Infection

This study identifies ISG20 as a key antiviral factor against Zika virus in trophoblast cells and demonstrates the therapeutic potential of recombinant ISG20-Fc protein.

Base-pair resolution analysis of the effect of supercoiling on DNA flexibility and major groove recognition by triplex-forming oligonucleotides

This study uses AFM and MD simulations to analyze how DNA supercoiling affects structure and triplex-forming oligonucleotide binding at base-pair resolution.

CM1-driven assembly and activation of Yeast γ-Tubulin Small Complex underlies microtubule nucleation

This study elucidates the role of the CM1 motif in Spc110p in facilitating γ-Tubulin Small Complex (γTuSC) assembly and γ-Tubulin Ring Complex (γTuRC) formation in yeast.

Null results from a dimensional study of error-related negativity (ERN) and self-reported psychiatric symptoms

The paper tests if a dimensional framework can link error-related negativity (ERN) to psychiatric symptoms but finds no significant associations.

Treating Porcine Abscesses With Histotripsy: A Pilot Study

This study evaluates histotripsy for treating abscesses in pigs, finding cavitation histotripsy more effective at reducing bacterial load with less treatment volume.

Does participation in acoustic experiments provide enrichment to animals under human care? A case study of three grey seals (Halichoerus grypus)

This study assesses whether participation in acoustic experiments enriches grey seals, finding mixed results based on individual personality and life history.

Single-molecule imaging of DNA gyrase activity in living Escherichia coli

This study uses single-molecule imaging to analyze DNA gyrase activity in live E. coli, showing gyrase dynamics and supercoil regulation during replication.