B. Petersen

The low abundance of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) in bacteriophages and their transfer bottlenecks limit the ability of phages to contribute to the spread of ARGs

This study analyzes phage genomes to determine the frequency and mechanism of ARG acquisition, finding that ARGs are rarely present in phages and predominantly acquired via specialized transduction.

Finite Element Modeling of Residual Hearing after Cochlear Implant Surgery in Chinchillas

This paper develops a finite element model of the chinchilla inner ear to study how CI electrode insertion angle affects residual hearing, finding minimal hearing loss with optimal angles.

Cell wall extensin arabinosylation is required for root directional response to salinity

The paper identifies a genetic locus associated with root bending in response to salinity, showing that extensin arabinosylation is required for directional root responses to salt.

The formation of the Indo-Pacific montane avifauna

This study investigates the formation of Indo-Pacific montane avifauna by testing two hypotheses on mountain colonization, finding that Eurasian-origin species colonized via direct colonization while Australo-Papuan-origin species evolved from lowland ancestors.

Population genomics of the island thrush elucidates one of earth's great archipelagic radiations

This study uses genome-wide SNP data to reconstruct the phylogeny and population history of the island thrush, revealing its explosive radiation across the Indo-Pacific from migratory ancestors.

Large haploblocks underlie rapid adaptation in an invasive weed

This study identifies large haploblocks as key drivers of rapid local adaptation in Ambrosia artemisiifolia across different climates.

The genomic basis of the plant island syndrome in Darwin's giant daisies

This study characterizes the genomic basis of the plant island syndrome in Darwin's giant daisies by analyzing the genome of Scalesia atractyloides, identifying subgenomes, polyploidization events, and genes under selection.

A Novel and Direct Metamobilome Approach improves the Detection of Larger-sized Circular Elements across Kingdoms

This paper introduces a novel metamobilome approach that improves detection of larger circular mobile genetic elements by avoiding methodological biases from multiple displacement amplification.

Generation and first characterization of TRDC-Knockout pigs lacking γδ T cells

This study generates TRDC-knockout pigs lacking γδ T cells and finds they have altered immune responses but no developmental abnormalities.

Golgi-localized exo-β1,3-galactosidases involved in AGP modification and root cell expansion in Arabidopsis

This paper identifies and characterizes two Golgi-localized exo-β1,3-galactosidases in Arabidopsis that modify AGPs and affect root cell expansion.