J. Morales

The essential chaperone DNAJC17 activates HSP70 to coordinate RNA splicing and G2-M progression.

This study identifies DNAJC17 as an essential JDP that activates HSP70 to regulate RNA splicing and G2-M progression through structural domains.

Microfabrication-based engineering of biomimetic dentin-like constructs to simulate dental aging

This study develops a microfabricated biomimetic dentin model to simulate dental aging and test oral biofilm formation.

Amyloid aggregation of Streptococcus mutans Cnm influences its collagen-binding activity

This study shows that Cnm, a collagen-binding protein in S. mutans, forms amyloids that lose collagen-binding activity, modulating biofilm function.

Evolution of a putative, host-derived endosymbiont division ring and symbiosis-induced proteome rearrangements in the trypanosomatid Angomonas deanei

This study identifies nucleus-encoded proteins targeting the endosymbiont in Angomonas deanei and reveals a division ring structure similar to mitochondrial and plastid division machineries.

Experimental evidence that UV/yellow colouration functions as a signal of parental quality in the blue tit

This study shows that UV/yellow breast coloration in blue tits signals parental quality, influencing mate behavior but not offspring begging intensity.

Dietary carotenoid supplementation facilitates egg laying in a wild passerine

This study shows that lutein supplementation in blue tits reduces laying interruptions and speeds up clutch completion but decreases eggshell thickness.

Defining variation in pre-human ecosystems can guide conservation: An example from a Caribbean coral reef

This study defines historical variation in Caribbean coral reefs using fossil records to show that most modern reefs are in novel states, while one reef has remained stable for over 760 years.

Evaluation of the Accelerate Pheno(TM)system to identify bacteria and determine antimicrobial susceptibility in positive blood cultures

This study evaluates the Accelerate Pheno system for rapid bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing in blood cultures, finding it faster than standard methods with high agreement.