E. Rodriguez

BZR1 promotes pluripotency acquisition and callus development through direct regulation of ARF7 and ARF19

This study shows BZR1 promotes pluripotency and callus formation by directly regulating ARF7 and ARF19 in plants.

Phylogenomics reveals coincident divergence between giant host sea anemones and the clownfish adaptive radiation.

This paper uses phylogenomic analysis to show that clownfish-hosting sea anemones diversified coincidently with clownfishes, supporting co-evolutionary patterns in their mutualistic relationship.

Uncovering Hidden Data in the AMNH Marine Invertebrate Collections

The paper analyzes historic marine crustacean data from museum specimens to understand historical abundance and distribution in relation to ocean temperature changes.

Assessing the role of mitonuclear interactions on mitochondrial function and organismal fitness in natural Drosophila populations

This study examines mitonuclear interactions in Drosophila populations, finding that natural disruptions affect mitochondrial function and fitness traits like reproduction and survival.

Lack of p38 activation in T cells increases IL-35 production and protects against obesity by promoting thermogenesis

This study shows that inhibiting p38 in T cells increases IL-35 production, which enhances thermogenesis and protects against obesity.

A standardized and reproducible workflow for membrane glass slides in routine histology and spatial proteomics

This paper introduces a workflow for using membrane glass slides in histology and spatial proteomics, improving compatibility with automated staining and preserving antigen retrieval.

Extreme mito-nuclear discordance within Anthozoa, with notes on unique properties of their mitochondrial genomes

The paper examines mitochondrial-nuclear discordance in Anthozoa using a large dataset, finding discordance due to hybridization and selection, and notes unique mitochondrial genome features.

The transcriptional landscape of glycosylation-related genes in cancer

This study analyzes glycosylation-related genes across multiple cancers, identifying potential biomarkers and showing how cancer cell glycosylation profiles vary by tumor type and clinical outcome.

NBR1-mediated selective autophagy of ARF7 modulates root branching

This study shows that NBR1-mediated autophagy regulates ARF7 turnover, which modulates auxin-induced root branching by controlling prebranch site establishment.

PAT mRNA decapping factors function specifically and redundantly during development in Arabidopsis

The paper investigates the roles of PAT mRNA decapping factors in Arabidopsis development, showing specific and redundant functions in growth and leaf morphology.

Mitonuclear interactions produce extreme differences in response to redox stress

The paper examines how mitonuclear incompatibilities affect redox stress response in Drosophila, showing genotype-specific effects on respiration and glutathione levels.

Single-cell profiling reveals periventricular CD56bright NK cell accumulation in multiple sclerosis

The paper uses single-cell mass cytometry to identify CD56bright NK cell accumulation in periventricular brain regions of MS patients, revealing a novel NK cell signature associated with disease.

MERTK on mononuclear phagocytes regulates T cell antigen recognition at autoimmune and tumor sites

This study shows MERTK on mononuclear phagocytes reduces T cell antigen recognition in autoimmune and tumor sites, protecting islets and regulating T cell responses in melanoma.

SARS-CoV-2 infection suppresses ACE2 function and antiviral immune response in the upper respiratory tract of infected patients

This study shows SARS-CoV-2 reduces ACE2 activity and antiviral gene expression in the upper respiratory tract, while initially increasing interferon-stimulated genes.

Eucalyptus plantations in temperate grasslands: responses of taxonomic and functional diversity of plant communities to environmental changes

This study examines how eucalyptus plantations affect plant community diversity in temperate grasslands over 12 years, finding declines in taxonomic and functional diversity linked to environmental changes.

Deep Graph Pose: a semi-supervised deep graphical model for improved animal pose tracking

This paper introduces a semi-supervised deep graphical model for animal pose tracking that improves accuracy by leveraging spatial and temporal constraints in behavioral videos.

Facultative chemosynthesis in a deep-sea anemone from hydrothermal vents in the Pescadero Basin, Gulf of California

This paper describes a new chemosynthetic symbiosis in a deep-sea anemone, Ostiactis pearseae, found at hydrothermal vents, showing its reliance on intracellular bacteria for nutrition.

KHz-rate volumetric voltage imaging of the whole zebrafish heart

This paper introduces a new imaging method to map voltage activity in whole zebrafish hearts at KHz rates, revealing novel electrical propagation dynamics in the atrioventricular canal.

Novel ACE2-Independent Carbohydrate-Binding of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein to Host Lectins and Lung Microbiota

This study identifies ACE2-independent carbohydrate-binding interactions of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein with immune lectins and lung microbiota glyco-conjugates, revealing new pathways for viral infection and immune response.

Wharton's Jelly-derived mesenchymal stromal cells retain their immunophenotype and immunomodulating characteristics after transfection with polyethylenimine

This study standardizes a polyethylenimine transfection protocol for Wharton's Jelly-derived mesenchymal stromal cells, showing it preserves their immunophenotype and immunomodulatory properties.

Climatic drivers of Verticillium dahliae occurrence in Mediterranean olive-growing areas of southern Spain

This study identifies climatic drivers of Verticillium dahliae occurrence in olive groves in southern Spain, finding that isothermality and seasonal precipitation distribution are key factors.

Monoclonal antibody stability can be usefully monitored using the excitation-energy-dependent fluorescence edge-shift

This paper demonstrates that quantifying the fluorescence red edge excitation shift (REES) can sensitively monitor monoclonal antibody stability across timeframes and concentrations.

HIGH PREVALENCE OF STRONGYLOIDIASIS IN SPAIN: A HOSPITAL-BASED STUDY

This study reports a 9.04% seroprevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis in migrant populations in Spain, with higher rates in Africa and Latin America and lower rates in Asian and East European populations.

Hepatic JNK-mediated bile acid homeostasis regulates liver cancer through PPARα

This study shows that hepatic JNK deficiency alters bile acid metabolism and promotes liver cancer via PPARα activation in mice on a high-fat diet.

Autophagy mediates temporary reprogramming and dedifferentiation in plant somatic cells

This study shows autophagy is essential for temporary reprogramming and dedifferentiation in plant somatic cells, enabling adaptation to environmental changes and cellular reprogramming.

Host identity and symbiotic association affects the genetic and functional diversity of the clownfish-hosting sea anemone microbiome

This study examines how host identity and clownfish association influence the genetic and functional diversity of sea anemone microbiomes, finding host-driven genetic diversity and functional convergence.

Phylogenetic relationships among the clownfish-hosting sea anemones

This study conducts the largest phylogenetic analysis of clownfish-hosting sea anemones to assess their evolutionary relationships and biogeographic origins.