B. Gutierrez

A Small-Molecule Approach to Bypass In Vitro Selection of New Aptamers: Designer Pre-Ligands Turn Baby Spinach into Sensors for Reactive Inorganic Targets

This paper develops a small-molecule approach to detect reactive inorganic targets using pre-ligands and the Baby Spinach aptamer, bypassing in vitro selection and enabling cell-based sensing.

Comparing the evolutionary dynamics of predominant SARS-CoV-2 virus lineages co-circulating in Mexico

The paper analyzes the evolutionary dynamics of five dominant SARS-CoV-2 lineages in Mexico, showing lineage replacement patterns and regional spread.

Direct Assessment of Nitrative Stress in Lipid Environments: Applications of a Designer Lipid-Based Biosensor for Peroxynitrite

This paper develops a lipid-based biosensor to directly detect peroxynitrite in lipid environments, demonstrating its utility in live cells and lung tissue.

Identification of site-specific evolutionary trajectories shared across human betacoronaviruses

The paper identifies site-specific evolutionary trajectories shared across human betacoronaviruses by analyzing mutations and positive selection in four viruses.

Understanding the genetic diversity of the guayabillo (Psidium galapageium), an endemic plant of the Galapagos Islands

This study analyzes the genetic diversity and population structure of the Galapagos endemic plant Psidium galapageium using SSR markers, revealing strong population structure and distinct genetic lineages.

Parallel Evolution in the Emergence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A Viruses

This study identifies parallel mutations in avian influenza viruses associated with high pathogenicity using phylogenetic and statistical methods.

The evolutionary dynamics of Oropouche Virus (OROV) in South America

This study analyzes the evolutionary dynamics of Oropouche Virus in South America using genomic data to identify evolutionary processes and structural features.

Psidium guajava in the Galapagos Islands: population genetics and history of an invasive species

This study investigates the population genetics of Psidium guajava in the Galapagos Islands using SSR markers, revealing genetic diversity patterns and potential introduction routes.