D. Gomez

iMab Antibody Binds Single-Stranded Cytosine-Rich Sequences and Unfolds DNA i-Motifs

This study investigates how iMab binds to cytosine-rich DNA sequences and unfolds i-Motifs, showing it binds to 2-3 cytosine blocks and unfolds iMs in acidic conditions.

Large-scale phenotypic and genomic characterization of Listeria monocytogenes susceptibility to quaternary ammonium compounds

This study characterizes QAC susceptibility in 1,671 L. monocytogenes isolates, identifies genetic markers linked to tolerance, and examines global prevalence across 37,897 genomes.

Clearwing butterflies challenge the thermal melanism hypothesis

The paper challenges the thermal melanism hypothesis by showing that transparent wings in Ithomiini butterflies are less efficient at absorbing light and heat, and that transparency increases with altitude, contrary to the hypothesis prediction.

Functional traits trade-offs define plant population stability worldwide

The paper examines global plant population stability by linking trait trade-offs to inter-annual variability in species abundance across multiple ecosystems.

Stay clear and dry! How microstructure diversity can offset the hydrophobicity costs of transparency in clearwing Lepidoptera

The paper investigates how wing microstructure in clearwing Lepidoptera compensates for reduced hydrophobicity in transparent patches, finding trade-offs between hydrophobicity and optical transparency.

Variation in colour signals among Sarracenia pitcher plants and the potential role of areoles in the attraction of flying Hymenoptera

The paper examines color variation in Sarracenia pitcher plants and its role in attracting flying Hymenoptera, finding that contrasting areoles may act as visual lures.

Constrained G4 structures unveil topology specificity of known and new G4 binding proteins

The paper identifies topology-specific G4-binding proteins using constrained G4 structures and reveals new interactions, including the NELF complex's role in G4-ligand effects.

Deep neural network and field experiments reveal how transparent wing windows reduce detectability in butterflies

The paper tests how transparent wing zones affect moth detectability by birds and DNNs, finding border-touching transparency reduces detectability but size has no effect, with DNNs showing mixed results.

Mimicry drives convergence in structural and light transmission features of transparent wings in Lepidoptera

This study shows that transparency in mimetic Lepidoptera is convergent among co-mimics, with micro- and nanostructures contributing to light transmission properties.

Ambient light and mimicry as drivers of wing transparency in Lepidoptera

The paper investigates how habitat openness, activity rhythm, and mimicry syndrome influence wing transparency in Lepidoptera, finding that diurnal species and those in open habitats exhibit higher light transmittance.

Transparency in butterflies and moths: structural diversity, optical properties and ecological relevance

This study examines transparency in 123 Lepidoptera species, revealing its structural basis, optical properties, and ecological relevance in thermoregulation and vision.

Distribution of iridescent colours in hummingbird communities results from the interplay between selection for camouflage and communication

This study examines color distribution in hummingbird communities, finding overdispersion in iridescent traits and clustering in dorsal patches, suggesting character displacement and cryptic coloration.

Hummingbird iridescence: an unsuspected structural diversity influences colouration at multiple scales

This study quantifies the structural and color diversity of iridescence in 36 hummingbird species, revealing unexpected structural complexity and its impact on coloration.

Transparency, a better camouflage than crypsis in cryptically coloured moths

The paper tests if transparency reduces detectability in cryptically coloured terrestrial prey by comparing survival rates of transparent, opaque, and wingless artificial moths in predation experiments.

Transparency reduces predator detection in chemically protected clearwing butterflies

This study shows that transparency in butterfly wings reduces detectability by predators, enhancing crypsis, though humans can learn to detect transparent species more effectively over time.