E. Luna

Mechanism of 2-Fucosyllactose degradation by Human-Associated Akkermansia

The paper identifies fucosidase and β-galactosidase genes in Akkermansia species responsible for 2-FL degradation, showing their role in bacterial growth and gut microbiota development.

Developmentally regulated generation of a systemic signal for long-lasting defence priming in tomato

This study shows that early developmental priming in tomato plants leads to long-lasting induced resistance in fruit and progeny through epigenetic changes and systemic small RNA signals.

Elevated CO2 alters photosynthesis, growth and susceptibility to powdery mildew of oak seedlings

This study shows that elevated CO2 increases oak seedling photosynthesis and growth but reduces root length and increases susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Data science approaches provide a roadmap to understanding the role of abscisic acid in defence

The paper uses machine learning to identify factors influencing ABA's role in plant defence and validates findings through experiments in tomato.

Utilization efficiency of human milk oligosaccharides by human-associated Akkermansia is strain-dependent

This study examines how different Akkermansia strains utilize human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) with varying efficiency, showing strain-dependent growth and metabolite production.

Chitosan primes plant defence mechanisms against Botrytis cinerea, including expression of Avr9/Cf-9 rapidly-elicited genes

This study shows chitosan primes plant defense against Botrytis cinerea by enhancing gene expression and resistance in tomato and brassicaceous plants.

Chagas disease awareness and socioeconomic characteristics of Bolivian immigrants living in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

This study examines Chagas disease awareness and socioeconomic factors among Bolivian immigrants in Sao Paulo, Brazil, finding associations between knowledge and rural background or exposure to triatomine vectors.