D. Lopez

Spatiotemporal dispersion of DENV1 genotype V in western Colombia

The paper analyzes DENV-1 genotype V genetic diversity and spread in western Colombia, finding local dispersion and evolution rather than introduction of a new lineage.

Phase-changing citrate macromolecule combats oxidative pancreatic islet damage, enables islet engraftment and function in the omentum

PPCN, a thermoresponsive antioxidant polymer, supports islet viability and function in nonhuman primates when used for omentum transplantation.

Functional membrane microdomains and the hydroxamate siderophore transporter ATPase FhuC govern Isd-dependent heme acquisition in Staphylococcus aureus

This study identifies FhuC as the ATPase energizing IsdF for heme transport in S. aureus and shows IsdF's requirement for functional membrane microdomains.

Escherichia coli SPFH membrane microdomain proteins HflKC contribute to aminoglycoside and oxidative stress tolerance

This study shows that HflKC in E. coli contributes to tolerance of aminoglycosides and oxidative stress, and their localization depends on cardiolipin biosynthesis.

Mites alight! Sunflower crop area and pollen supplementation enhance honey bee resistance to Varroa destructor

This study shows that increasing sunflower crop area and supplementing honey bees with sunflower pollen reduces Varroa destructor mite infestation.

Predicted Impact of the Viral Mutational Landscape on the Cytotoxic Response against SARS-CoV-2

This study predicts how SARS-CoV-2 mutations affect cytotoxic T cell responses across diverse human HLA alleles and identifies regional mutation patterns that may impact specific populations.

The Bacterial Cytoskeleton Spatially Confines Functional Membrane Microdomains

This study shows that bacterial membrane microdomains are spatially confined by the MreB cytoskeleton and cell wall, not lipids, and this mechanism is conserved across prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Effects of initial microbial biomass abundance on respiration during pine litter decomposition

This study manipulates microbial biomass abundance on pine litter to assess its impact on respiration, finding that initial abundance has diminishing effects over time while community composition remains significant.

Aberrant cocoons found on honey bee comb cells are found to be Osmia cornifrons (Radoszkowski) (Hymenoptera Megachilidae)

The paper identifies Osmia cornifrons cocoons in honey bee cells, suggesting they use honey bee resources and may benefit from bee provisioning, potentially offering a method for mass-producing pollinators.

Dynamic evolution in the key honey bee pathogen Deformed wing virus

This study investigates the population dynamics of Deformed wing virus (DWV) in honey bees, finding high genetic diversity in US colonies and proposing a model of diversification driven by negative frequency-dependent selection.

Molecular signatures for inflammation vary across cancer types and correlate significantly with tumor stage, gender and vital status of patients

The paper analyzes correlations between inflammatory molecular signatures and cancer types, finding significant associations with tumor stage, gender, and patient vital status in specific cancers.

Microbial community-level features linked to divergent carbon flows during early litter decomposition in a constant environment

The paper links microbial community-level features to carbon flow patterns in litter decomposition using soil samples from the southwestern United States.

A Phylogenomic Study Quantifies Competing Mechanisms for Pseudogenization in Prokaryotes

This study identifies two mechanisms for pseudogenization in prokaryotes using phylogenomic analysis of Mycobacterium leprae and other bacteria.