B. Collins

Pre- and post-flowering impacts of natural heat events on yield components in wheat

This study quantifies wheat yield component responses to heat events before and after flowering, finding that heat above 28-30°C significantly reduces grain number and weight, with the strongest effects during specific heat accumulation periods.

Interrogation and validation of the interactome of neuronal Munc18-interacting Mint proteins with AlphaFold2

The paper uses AlphaFold2 to identify and validate interactions of Mint proteins with Munc18-1 and their broader interactome, revealing structural and functional insights into neuronal membrane trafficking.

Structure of the Commander endosomal trafficking complex linked to X-linked intellectual disability/Ritscher-Schinzel syndrome

The paper presents the structural model of the Commander endosomal trafficking complex, identifies disease-causing mutations, and reveals its molecular function in trafficking.

A cross-scale analysis to understand and quantify effects of photosynthetic enhancement on crop growth and yield

The paper uses a cross-scale model to predict how photosynthetic manipulations affect wheat and sorghum yield across environments, finding modest gains with some strategies and challenges in scaling up.

Proteostatic regulation of caveolins avoids premature oligomerisation and preserves ER homeostasis

This study investigates proteostatic regulation of caveolin-1 and caveolin-3, showing how their trafficking and oligomerisation are controlled to prevent ER stress and disease.

Structural predictions of the SNX-RGS proteins suggest they belong to a new class of lipid transfer proteins

The paper uses AlphaFold2 to predict the structure of SNX-RGS proteins, revealing a new class of lipid transfer proteins with a conserved hydrophobic pocket.

Proteomic identification and structural basis for the interaction between sorting nexin SNX17 and PDLIM family proteins

The paper identifies the structural basis of the interaction between SNX17 and PDLIM family proteins, revealing a specific PDZ binding motif and unique electrostatic contacts.

Sex-Specific Function and Morphology of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament During Skeletal Growth in a Porcine Model

This study examines sex-specific ACL morphology and function in a porcine model across skeletal growth, finding sex differences in size and functional role.

Contribution of climate models and APSIM phenological parameters to uncertainties in spring wheat simulations: application of SUFI-2 algorithm in northeast Australia

The paper calibrates a wheat model using SUFI-2 and evaluates climate model uncertainties on spring wheat simulations in Australia.

Muscle-specific Cavin4 interacts with Bin1 to promote T-tubule formation and stability in developing skeletal muscle

This study identifies Cavin4's role in T-tubule formation and stability in skeletal muscle by showing its interaction with Bin1 and effects on caveolae remodeling.

Dissecting the nanoscale lipid profile of caveolae

This study defines the caveolar lipid profile using quantitative lipid mapping and simulations, showing how CAV1 and cavin1 sort distinct lipids and create a unique lipid environment.

Drosophila Snazarus regulates a lipid droplet population at plasma membrane-droplet contacts in adipocytes

This study identifies Snazarus as a regulator of lipid droplet organization in Drosophila adipocytes, showing its role in maintaining peripheral lipid droplets at plasma membrane contacts.