J. A. Johnson

Global trends in biodiversity and ecosystem services from 1900 to 2050

The paper assesses historical and future trends in biodiversity and ecosystem services from 1900 to 2050, finding that biodiversity and regulating services have decreased while provisioning services increased, with climate change expected to worsen future losses.

The collective application of shorebird tracking data to conservation

The paper describes a collaborative effort to integrate shorebird tracking data for conservation, showing how shared data can support conservation actions.

Glycan-costumed virus-like particles promote type 1 anti-tumor immunity

This study develops glycan-costumed virus-like particles that activate dendritic cells and induce type 1 anti-tumor immunity in a murine model.

4D Crystallography Captures Transient IF1-Ribosome Dynamics in Translation Initiation

This study uses 4D crystallography to capture transient dynamics of IF1 binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, revealing allostery and interactions during translation initiation.

Ambient Temperature Bacterial Large Ribosomal Subunit Structure Enabled by Serial Femtosecond X-ray Crystallography

This study determines the structure of the 50S ribosomal subunit from Thermus thermophilus at ambient temperature using serial femtosecond X-ray crystallography, revealing new dynamics and antibiotic binding sites.

Crystal Structure of the 4-Hydroxybutyryl-CoA Synthetase (ADP-forming) from Nitrosopumilus maritimus

The paper presents the crystal structure of Nmar_0206 from Nitrosopumilus maritimus, revealing a conserved interdomain linker loop that influences homodimer stability and contributes to the enzyme's energy efficiency in the 3HP/4HB cycle.

Mapping the planet's critical natural assets

The paper identifies critical natural assets that provide 90% of nature's contributions to people, showing their overlap with biodiversity and cultural diversity and their importance for sustainable development.

Rapid and Efficient Ambient Temperature X-ray Crystal Structure Determination at Turkish Light Source

The paper introduces a plate-reader module for rapid ambient temperature X-ray crystallography at a home source and reports the first lysozyme structure determined at Turkish DeLight.

Cryogenic X-ray crystallographic studies of biomacromolecules at Turkish Light Source: Turkish DeLight

The paper describes the setup and application of a new X-ray crystallography facility in Turkey for structural analysis of biomacromolecules using lysozyme as a model.

Scars of hope and forewarn of a bleak future: Post-mortem findings of dugongs (Dugong dugon) belonging to a relict population in the Gulf of Kachchh, India

This study reports post-mortem findings from two stranded dugongs in the Gulf of Kachchh, India, revealing social interaction evidence, entanglement-related asphyxiation, and other pathological conditions.

Opportunistic gut sampling indicates differential diet and plastic ingestion risk in Indian dugongs

The paper analyzes gut contents of stranded Indian dugongs to compare seagrass diet and plastic ingestion risk between Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.

Spatial heterogeneity in forest carbon storage affects priorities for reforestation

The paper shows spatially-explicit carbon modeling identifies more efficient reforestation opportunities than area-based averages, with high fragmentation areas offering greatest carbon gains.

Aerosol Exposure of Cynomolgus Macaques to SARS-CoV-2 Results in More Severe Pathology than Existing Models

This study compares aerosol and intranasal SARS-CoV-2 exposure in macaques, finding aerosol exposure in cynomolgus macaques causes more severe disease than other models.

Integrating computer-aided engineering and computer-aided design for DNA assemblies

The paper presents a design pipeline for DNA assemblies integrating CAD and CAE to enhance structural complexity and mechanical design.

Validation of a SARS-CoV-2 spike ELISA for use in contact investigations and serosurveillance

This study optimizes and validates a SARS-CoV-2 spike ELISA for use in contact investigations and serosurveillance, demonstrating its specificity and sensitivity.

Globally Harmonized Carbon Storage Data

The paper combines multiple carbon storage datasets using a decision tree approach to create a globally high-resolution dataset, finding a lower total carbon storage estimate compared to IPCC Tier 1 methods.

No evidence for disruption of global patterns of nest predation in shorebirds

The paper challenges claims of climate change disrupting nest predation patterns in shorebirds, arguing that the original study's methodology is flawed and lacks statistical support.

A protocol for an intercomparison of biodiversity and ecosystem services models using harmonized land-use and climate scenarios

This paper describes a protocol for comparing biodiversity and ecosystem services models using harmonized land-use and climate scenarios to assess future impacts and model uncertainties.

Unexpected diversity in socially synchronized rhythms of shorebirds

This study examines incubation rhythms in shorebirds, finding significant diversity in synchronization patterns and linking them to predation risk rather than energy demands.