J. E. Thomas

Peripheral mutations underlie promiscuous transport of quaternary ammonium antiseptics by Small Multidrug Resistance transporters

The paper identifies peripheral mutations that enable promiscuous transport of quaternary ammonium antiseptics by SMR transporters, revealing that substrate preference changes through mutations outside the binding pocket.

Resistance of Musa balbisiana accessions of the Philippines to banana bunchy top virus

This study identifies resistance to banana bunchy top virus in wild Musa balbisiana accessions, showing they remain symptomless and PCR-negative in both greenhouse and field conditions.

Environment, rather than Hematodinium parasitization, determines collateral disease contraction in a crustacean host

The study investigates whether Hematodinium parasitization affects collateral disease in shore crabs, finding no significant differences in infection rates but site-specific pathogen blends.