D. Rodriguez

Optogenetic Central Amygdala Stimulation is Highly Reinforcing and Strongly Outcompetes Fentanyl Self-Administration in Male, but not Female, Rats

Elevated prevalence of the global panzootic chytrid strain in 1 Ecuadorian anurans of the Amazonian lowlands

The paper investigates Bd infection prevalence in Ecuadorian Amazonian anurans, finding 58% overall infection rate and significant negative association between host weight and infection proportion.

Genotype-specific expression of uncle fester suggests a role in allorecognition education in a basal chordate

The paper reports genotype-specific expression of uncle fester in botryllid ascidians, showing it correlates with rejection response speed and severity, suggesting a role in allorecognition education.

Single-cell mechanical analysis reveals viscoelastic similarities between normal and neoplastic brain cells

This study compares the viscoelastic properties of normal and glioblastoma brain cells under shear stress, finding no significant differences in their mechanical behavior.

Adapting to heat stress by sowing summer grain crops early in late winter: Sorghum root growth, water use, and yield

This study shows that early sowing of sorghum in late winter or spring improves yield by reducing heat stress during flowering and enhancing water use efficiency.

Coinfection with chytrid genotypes drives divergent infection dynamics reflecting broad epidemiological patterns

The paper investigates how coinfection with different chytrid genotypes affects virulence and transmission, finding that coinfection can increase virulence in less competitive genotypes and favor more virulent panzootic genotypes.

Comparative host-pathogen dynamics of Snake Fungal Disease in sympatric species of water snakes (Nerodia)

The paper surveys Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola prevalence in sympatric water snake species in Texas and finds higher infection rates in adults and the rare Brazos water snake.

Substrate, temperature, and geographical patterns among nearly 2,000 natural yeast isolates

The paper analyzes nearly 2,000 natural yeast isolates to identify geographic, substrate, and temperature patterns among yeast taxa.

Apo and ligand-bound high resolution Cryo-EM structures of the human Kv3.1 reveal a novel binding site for positive modulators

The paper determines high-resolution Cryo-EM structures of the human Kv3.1 channel, both apo and ligand-bound, revealing a novel binding site for positive modulators.

Naturalized Dolichogenidea gelechiidivoris Marsh (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) complement the resident parasitoid complex of Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidopera:Gelechiidae) in Spain

The paper identifies Dolichogenidea gelechiidivoris as a new parasitoid of Tuta absoluta in Spain, contributing to biological control in commercial tomato plots.

Type I Interferon acts as a major barrier to the establishment of infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) persistent infections

This paper shows that type I interferon inactivation enables IBDV to establish persistent infections in avian and human cells by reducing apoptosis.

The anti-sigma factor MucA is required for viability in Pseudomonas aeruginosa

The paper shows that mucA is essential for Pseudomonas aeruginosa viability under certain conditions, contradicting the assumption that it is dispensable.

Modelling the interaction between Infectious Bursal Disease Virus VP3 polypeptide and dsRNA: identification of key residues for ribonucleoprotein assembly and virus replication

This study identifies key residues in IBDV VP3 for dsRNA binding and virus replication by analyzing mutant versions and their effects on ribonucleoprotein assembly and host evasion.

Multilevel community assembly of the tadpole gut microbiome

This study examines how regional and local factors shape the gut microbiome of tadpoles, finding that pond origin has a greater influence than host species identity.

Genetic and morphological variation is associated with differences in cold-water tolerance and geographic expansion among invasive snails (Melanoides tuberculata) in central Texas

The paper investigates genetic and morphological variation in invasive snails to understand their cold-water tolerance and range expansion in Texas.

Genetic characterization of chytrids isolated from larval amphibians collected in central and east Texas

The paper genetically characterizes Bd isolates from Texas, finding high diversity in central Texas and no genetic structure associated with host species or location.