A. Ortega

Single-cell transcriptomics reveals that glial cells integrate homeostatic and circadian processes to drive sleep-wake cycles

This study uses single-cell transcriptomics in Drosophila to show glial cells integrate circadian and homeostatic processes to regulate sleep-wake cycles.

Quantification of bacterial DNA in blood using droplet digital PCR: a pilot study

This study uses ddPCR to quantify bacterial DNA in blood samples from four pathogens, showing high specificity and correlation with culture results.

Coupled mechanical mapping and interference contrast microscopy reveal viscoelastic and adhesion hallmarks of monocytes differentiation into macrophages

This study uses mechanical and adhesion imaging to show that macrophages become stiffer and more adhesive than monocytes during differentiation.

Homeostatic control of deep sleep in Drosophila: Implications for Discovering Correlates of Sleep Pressure

This study introduces a new sleep deprivation paradigm in Drosophila that accounts for sleep-independent effects, revealing that deep sleep states are the primary target of homeostatic control and serotonin tracks sleep pressure.

Mapping of the bs5 and bs6 non-race-specific recessive resistances against bacterial spot of pepper

This study maps two recessive resistance genes, bs5 and bs6, against bacterial spot in pepper, aiding marker-assisted breeding and resistance mechanism understanding.

Itinerant lifestyle and congregation of lesser kestrels in West Africa

This study tracks lesser kestrels in West Africa to understand their non-breeding movements, finding they congregate in wetland areas during the dry season.

The evolution of two transmissible leukaemias colonizing the coasts of Europe

This study investigates the origin and evolution of two transmissible leukaemias in common cockles, identifying clonal origins, mutational signatures, and genomic instability.

Mendelian Randomization Analysis of the Relationship Between Native American Ancestry and Gallbladder Cancer Risk

The paper uses Mendelian randomization to find a causal link between Mapuche ancestry and gallbladder cancer risk, with gallstone disease as a mediator.

DcPAR1 Is Required For Development And Carotenoid Synthesis In The Dark-Grown Carrot Taproot

DcPAR1 is a key factor for secondary root development, plastid differentiation and carotenoid synthesis in carrot taproot grown underground.

A general deep learning model for bird detection in high resolution airborne imagery

The paper develops a general deep learning model for bird detection in aerial imagery, achieving high recall and precision with minimal local training.