J. Bailey

Umbilical Cord Blood Cell Transcriptional and Methylation Signatures at Birth Are Associated with BPD Development.

The paper identifies transcriptional and methylation signatures in umbilical cord blood linked to BPD risk in preterm infants.

Evolution of rarity and phylogeny determine above- and belowground biomass in plant-plant interactions

The paper shows rare plant species gain biomass when interacting with genetically intermediate neighbors, while all plants grow better with common species, highlighting the role of rarity and phylogeny in plant-plant interactions.

Elucidating the viral and host factors enabling the cross-species transmission of primate lentiviruses from simians to humans

This study compares the replicative fitness and pathogenicity of 26 primate lentiviruses in human and chimpanzee cells, finding SIVcpz has higher fitness and lower restriction in human cells than HIV-2 lineage strains.

Microbial activation converts neutrophils into anti-tumor effectors

This study shows microbial bioparticles convert neutrophils into anti-tumor effectors by altering their phenotype and function, leading to tumor growth inhibition.

Cellular reductase activity in uncultivated Thiomargarita spp. assayed using a redox-sensitive dye

This paper uses a redox-sensitive dye to measure reductase activity in uncultivated Thiomargarita spp., showing metabolic versatility under different conditions.