C. Roberts

Polycaprolactone-based shape memory foams as self-fitting vaginal stents

This paper develops a self-fitting vaginal stent using shape-memory polymer foams that expand at body temperature to prevent vaginal stenosis, demonstrating effective shape recovery and retention in a simulated model.

Acute and sub-chronic toxicity of 6PPD-quinone to early-life stage lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush)

This study assesses the acute and sub-chronic toxicity of 6PPD-quinone to early-life stage lake trout, finding significant mortality and deformities at environmentally relevant concentrations.

Microplastics may reduce the efficiency of the biological carbon pump by decreasing the settling velocity and carbon content of marine snow

Evaluating The Efficacy Of Endotracheal Epinephrine Administration At Standard Versus High Dose During Resuscitation Of Severely Asphyxiated Newborn Lambs: A Randomized Preclinical Study

This study evaluates endotracheal epinephrine at standard and high doses in severely asphyxiated newborn lambs, finding that standard-dose was ineffective and high-dose showed mixed results with potential risks.

The heterogeneity of the DNA damage response landscape determines patient outcomes in ovarian cancer

The paper shows that DDR heterogeneity in ovarian cancer predicts patient outcomes and chemotherapy response by analyzing DDR pathway interactions and constructing predictive DDR signatures.

EBV miRNAs are potent effectors of tumor cell transcriptome remodeling in promoting immune escape.

This study shows EBV miRNAs significantly remodel the tumor transcriptome by suppressing immune responses in EBV-associated cancers.

Cell size is a determinant of stem cell potential during aging

The paper shows that stem cell enlargement during aging reduces their function, and preventing this enlargement improves function.

Conserved human effector Treg signature is reflected in transcriptomic and epigenetic landscape

The paper identifies a conserved human effector Treg signature through transcriptomic and epigenetic analysis, showing overlap with tumor-infiltrating Treg and environment-driven adaptations.

Low contribution of rare species to resilience and adaptive capacity in novel spatial regimes arising from biome shifts caused by global change

The paper assesses the contribution of rare species to resilience and adaptive capacity in novel spatial regimes caused by biome shifts, finding low overall contribution and no conservation concern.

Capillary morphogenesis gene 2 mediates multiple pathways of growth factor-induced angiogenesis by regulating endothelial cell chemotaxis

This study identifies CMG2 as a key mediator of angiogenesis induced by bFGF and VEGF, showing it regulates endothelial chemotaxis without affecting overall cell motility.

Pseudomonas isolates degrade and form biofilms on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic

The paper identifies lipase-positive Pseudomonas and Bacillus species capable of degrading PET plastic and forming biofilms, with evidence of LDPE degradation.

Reduced Plasma Ascorbic Acid Levels in Recipients of Myeloablative Conditioning & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation

This study measures ascorbic acid levels in HCT patients post-MAC and finds reduced levels persisting longer in allogeneic recipients.

No compelling evidence that preferences for facial masculinity track changes in women’s hormonal status

This study finds no strong link between women's preferences for facial masculinity and their hormonal status, despite previous claims.

Human PGBD5 DNA transposase promotes site-specific oncogenic mutations in rhabdoid tumors

This study identifies PGBD5 as an oncogenic DNA transposase in rhabdoid tumors, causing site-specific genomic rearrangements through PSS sequences and end-joining repair.