B. Anderson

An angiosperm-wide perspective on reproductive strategiesand floral traits

The paper analyzes floral and reproductive traits across 361 flowering plant species to show that dioecy is linked to floral traits, while correlations with lifespan and dispersal are spurious.

Measuring the Stoichiometry of Microbial Parasite Infrapopulations One Cell at a Time using Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy

This paper demonstrates the use of energy dispersive spectroscopy to measure the stoichiometry of individual microbial parasites within host infrapopulations, revealing differences in nutrient composition and their impact on host fecundity.

HMGB1 acts as an agent of host defense at the gut mucosal barrier

This study identifies HMGB1 as a host defense molecule in the gut mucosal barrier that targets bacterial adhesins to prevent microbial invasion and adhesion.

CTCF is essential for proper mitotic spindle structure and anaphase segregation

This study shows that CTCF is crucial for correct mitotic spindle structure and anaphase segregation, leading to abnormal nuclear morphology in interphase.

Extinction risk, reconstructed catches, and management of chondrichthyan fishes in the Western Central Atlantic Ocean

This study assesses extinction risk and historical catches of chondrichthyan fishes in the Western Central Atlantic Ocean to inform management and conservation strategies.

Assessing the effectiveness of honey bee pollinators for cultivated blueberries in South Africa

This study evaluates honey bee pollination effectiveness on blueberry yields in South Africa, finding varied benefits across varieties and highlighting the need for variety selection.

Identification of eight SARS-CoV-2 ORF7a deletion variants in 2,726 clinical specimens

The paper identifies eight SARS-CoV-2 ORF7a deletion variants in 2,726 clinical specimens collected in March 2020.

GHSR-1a is not Required for Ghrelin's Anti-inflammatory and Fat-sparing Effects in Cancer Cachexia

This study shows ghrelin prevents white adipose tissue inflammation and atrophy in cancer cachexia, but GHSR-1a is only needed for its appetite-stimulating effect.

Cross-compatibility of five highbush blueberry varieties and ideal crossing combinations

This study evaluates cross-compatibility among five highbush blueberry varieties, finding that inter-varietal pollination generally improves fruit mass and reduces developmental time compared to intra-varietal pollination.

Honey bees, Apis mellifera, are important pollinators of the highbush blueberry variety Ventura despite the inability to sonicate

This study evaluates the effectiveness of honey bee pollination on Ventura blueberry yield and quality, finding increased berry mass and diameter, and potential revenue gains in areas without bumble bees.

A rabbit monoclonal antibody against the antiviral and cancer genomic DNA mutating enzyme APOBEC3B

This paper describes the generation and characterization of a rabbit monoclonal antibody against APOBEC3B, showing its potential as a research tool and clinical biomarker for cancer.

A novel pollen-tracking method: using quantum dots as pollen labels

This paper develops a novel pollen-tracking method using quantum dots as labels, showing they attach to pollen grains and do not affect pollen transport in bees.