D. Geiger

Using a combination of CRISPR/Cas9, behavioural experiments and functional analysis to characterise taste receptors in honeybees

The paper identifies the distinct roles of three gustatory receptors in honeybee sugar sensing using CRISPR/Cas9, electrophysiology, and behavior.

Vicia faba TPC1, a genetically encoded variant of the vacuole Two Pore Channel 1, is hyperexcitable

This paper identifies a hyperexcitable variant of the TPC1 channel in Vicia faba, showing it differs from Arabidopsis in Ca2+ sensitivity and vacuole excitability.

Gaining or cutting SLAC: the evolution of plant guard cell signalling pathways

This study compares fern and angiosperm guard cell transcriptomes to explore the evolution of signaling pathways involved in stomatal closure, revealing conserved and divergent features.

PYL8 ABA receptors of Phoenix dactylifera play a crucial role in response to abiotic stress and are stabilized by ABA

This study identifies PdPYL8-like ABA receptors in date palm as key regulators of abiotic stress response, showing they are stabilized by ABA to enhance drought tolerance.

The developmental and genetic architecture of the sexually selected male ornament of swordtails

The paper identifies genes associated with sword development in swordtail fish by analyzing transcriptional profiles and genetic mapping.

An Optimized Screen Reduces the Number of GA Transporters and provides Insights into NPF Substrate Determinants

The paper develops an optimized transport assay to identify GA transporters among NPF proteins and identifies key residues determining substrate specificity.