D. Ward

Schistosome exposure and diet induced effects on candidate immune gene expression in an African snail vector

This study examines immune gene expression in African snails exposed to Schistosoma mansoni and evaluates diet effects on gene expression.

Microbiota encoded fatty-acid metabolism expands tuft cells to protect tissues homeostasis during Clostridioides difficile infection in the large intestine

This study shows that succinate from the microbiota expands tuft cells in the colon, enhancing type 2 immunity and reducing C. difficile-induced disease.

Improved science communication and student gains from an undergraduate biomedical research experience

This study shows that incorporating science communication training in summer research programs improves students' research and communication skills.

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.

Electrical signature of heterogeneous human mesenchymal stem cells

This study uses dielectrophoresis to quantify heterogeneity in human mesenchymal stem cells and links electrical properties to differentiation potential.

Structure-function analyses of dual-BON domain protein DolP identifies phospholipid binding as a new mechanism for protein localisation

This study identifies phospholipid binding as a mechanism for DolP localization, revealing its structure and function in Gram-negative bacteria.

Content-Based Similarity Search in Large-Scale DNA Data Storage Systems

The paper demonstrates content-based image similarity search using a database of 1.6 million images encoded in synthetic DNA, achieving retrieval rates greater than chance.

The C-terminal tail of the bacterial translocation ATPase SecA modulates its activity

This study investigates how the C-terminal tail of SecA modulates its activity in cotranslational substrate protein recognition by interacting with ribosomes and substrate proteins.

Historic collections as a tool for assessing the global pollinator crisis

This paper assesses the global pollinator crisis using historical museum specimen data to identify long-term trends in pollinator abundance, morphology, and pollination services.