J. Smith

The paper examines pond dynamics in an unditched salt marsh, finding that net vegetation loss is minimal due to balanced pond formation and recovery.

This study finds horseshoe crabs avoid oyster aquaculture structures in tidal flats, reducing their abundance and feeding activity, which may disrupt ecological processes.

This study shows that disrupting adaptive immunity in Syrian hamsters worsens SARS-CoV-2 disease, but a neutralizing antibody reduces infection even in immunosuppressed animals.

This paper uses a GAN to generate diverse human antibody libraries with controlled properties, validated through phage display and biophysical evaluation.

This study identifies a murine norovirus that causes self-resolving diarrhea in neonatal mice without systemic disease, mirroring human norovirus infection and establishing a new animal model.

This paper uses molecular dynamics simulations to analyze the binding of four uremic toxins to Sudlow site II of human serum albumin, revealing key electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonding patterns.

This study shows Myxococcus bacteria can facultatively exploit social partners through simple non-responsive local competition rather than complex adaptive traits.

This study uses meta-analysis of 66 datasets to identify gene expression changes in skeletal muscle due to exercise and inactivity, highlighting NR4A3 as a key responsive gene.

This study identifies determinants of sialoglycan-binding selectivity in Siglec-like adhesins and creates engineered binding proteins for specific glycan recognition.

This paper evaluates kin and multilevel selection theory as tools for analyzing microbial data, finding both are flawed due to poor statistical formulations but offer insights into social evolution.

The paper analyzes genome-wide introgression in domestic chickens, revealing bidirectional hybridization with Grey junglefowl and limited introgression with Ceylon and Green junglefowl.

This study identifies flagellar proteins in Leishmania and shows that directional motility is essential for parasite colonization of sand flies.

This study demonstrates the use of OLEDs for optogenetic neuromodulation in vitro and in vivo, showing feasibility for scalable, low-power neural stimulation.

This study evaluates the immunogenicity of a PRRS DNA vaccine delivered via PLGA microparticles, showing enhanced humoral and cellular immune responses in mice.

This study evaluates the immune response and protective efficacy of NMB0315 nucleic acid, recombinant protein, and combined vaccines in mice, finding higher bactericidal titers and protection rates with the combined approach.

The paper investigates how host density, size, and environmental factors influence the spread of laurel wilt disease in Persea species across different sites.

This paper optimizes the preparation of MEPEG-PLGA nanoparticles for gene delivery, achieving an 80.2% DNA binding rate and effective nuclease protection.

The paper develops a DNA electrochemical biosensor using a MWNT/Ag-TiO2 composite membrane, achieving high sensitivity for detecting a transgenic gene fragment.

This study evaluates the immunological efficacy of a self-assembled nanoparticle anti-mite vaccine in mice, showing increased IgG and IgA levels in serum and saliva.

This paper describes a method to prepare mannose-modified chitosan-coated PLGA nanoparticles and evaluates their uptake by macrophages, showing increased uptake with higher chitosan concentration.

This paper describes the preparation of genistein micelles using a modified self-emulsifying solvent evaporation method and evaluates their stability and pharmacokinetics in rats.

This paper describes the preparation of a PLGA-based nano-ultrasound contrast agent conjugated with anti-HER-2 antibody and evaluates its in vitro targeting and imaging performance.

This paper develops a pH-responsive nano-vaccine that enhances antigen immunogenicity by combining antigen and immunostimulant delivery.

This paper describes the preparation of PLGA nanoparticles encapsulating coumarin-6, showing high encapsulation efficiency and controlled release.

This paper reports the successful treatment of three Boer goats infected with meningeal worm using a camelid therapeutic protocol, showing comparable efficacy to its use in camelids.

This study shows Methanosarcina acetivorans conserves energy via extracellular electron transfer using a membrane-bound cytochrome, MmcA, and identifies its role in electron transport pathways.

The paper transfers two Xanthomonas species to Xanthomonas vasicola and describes a new pathovar.

The paper estimates bait uptake rates and baitable proportions in northern quolls to optimize baiting programs for conservation.

The paper shows that Brucella peptides can activate SIINFEKL-specific TCR-expressing T cells through cross-reactivity, suggesting immune evasion and potential autoimmunity.

This study identifies that most KCNQ1 mutations causing long QT syndrome destabilize the voltage sensor domain, leading to mistrafficking and proteasomal degradation.