J. T. Bird

This study uses bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing to analyze gene expression changes in mice infected with Leishmania major, identifying upregulated immune pathways and downregulated ribosomal pathways, as well as a novel role for EIF2 signaling.

The paper shows that certain deep subsurface microbial clades increase in population size in shallow marine sediments, challenging the idea that they remain in a state of prolonged torpor during burial.

The paper shows that methionine stress induces a ferroptotic gene signature in methionine-dependent cancer cells, which is reduced in methionine-independent cells.

The paper shows that enhanced nutrient uptake by recipient bacteria, not increased excretion by producers, drives emergent cross-feeding in microbial communities.

The paper measures extracellular peptidase kinetics and identifies peptidase classes in anoxic estuarine sediments, showing adaptation to degraded organic matter.