C. Stevens

Local nutrient addition drives plant biodiversity losses but not biotic homogenization in global grasslands

This study shows nutrient addition reduces plant diversity at local and larger scales equally, without causing biotic homogenization in global grasslands.

De novo antibody discovery in human blood from full-length single B cell transcriptomics and matching haplotyped-resolved germline assemblies

This study uses single-cell transcriptomics and germline haplotype assembly to discover antibodies from human blood post-MMR vaccination, showing neutralization of measles virus.

Nano Colonies: Rearing honey bee queens and their offspring in small laboratory arenas

This paper introduces a new laboratory system to reliably rear honey bee queens and their offspring, bridging field research and lab trials while maintaining colony-like characteristics.

To deliberate, remember; to anticipate, forget: Cognitive deliberation profiles underpinning active forgetting-dependent everyday-like memory performance in young and aged mice.

This study investigates cognitive deliberation and active forgetting in young and aged mice, revealing age-related deficits in anticipation and highlighting the role of the endocannabinoid system in memory processes.

In-vivo characterization of glutamine metabolism identifies therapeutic targets in clear cell renal cell carcinoma

The paper identifies multiple glutamine metabolism pathways in ccRCC tumorgrafts and shows that targeting amidotransferase activity reduces tumor growth.

Change in functional trait diversity mediates the effects of nutrient addition on grassland stability

This study examines how nutrient addition affects grassland stability through changes in functional trait diversity and finds that these effects are generally weak compared to direct impacts.

Structural basis of ligand selectivity by a bacterial adhesin lectin involved in multi- species biofilm formation

The paper determines the structural basis of ligand selectivity in MpPA14, a bacterial adhesin lectin, showing it binds specific monosaccharides and polysaccharides through distinct interactions.

Molecular basis for inhibition of adhesin-mediated bacterial-host interactions through a novel peptide-binding domain

The paper identifies a peptide-binding domain in a bacterial adhesion protein and develops ligands that inhibit its function, suggesting potential for disrupting harmful bacterial-host interactions.

Modulating the transcriptional landscape of SARS-CoV-2 as an effective method for developing antiviral compounds

This study identifies antiviral compounds that reduce SARS-CoV-2 viral load by counteracting the virus-induced transcriptional landscape, without affecting viral entry or host antiviral response.

Genome-wide transposon mutagenesis of paramyxoviruses reveals constraints on genomic plasticity

This study uses transposon mutagenesis to analyze genomic plasticity in paramyxoviruses, finding structural constraints in envelope glycoproteins and variability in genomic regions.

A domestication history of dynamic adaptation and genomic deterioration in sorghum

This study analyzes archaeogenomes of sorghum to show a decline in genetic diversity and mutation load over time, with dynamic selection pressures and introgression shaping domestication.