J. Wallace

Condensates of synaptic vesicles and synapsin are molecular beacons for actin sequestering and polymerization

The paper investigates how synapsin-SV condensates organize presynaptic actin through LLPS, revealing their role in SV clustering and actin polymerization in lamprey and mammalian synapses.

Terrestrial 3D Laser Scanning for Ecosystem and Fire Effects Monitoring

This paper introduces terrestrial laser scanning as an efficient, affordable method for ecosystem monitoring, enhancing data quality and repeatability through standardized data collection and automated analysis.

Surveillance of Vermont wildlife in 2021-2022 reveals no detected SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA

The study tested 739 Vermont wildlife samples for SARS-CoV-2 and found no viral RNA, contrasting with findings in other North American deer populations.

In vivo Modulation of Intraocular and Intracranial Pressures Causes Nonlinear and Non-monotonic Deformations of the Lamina Cribrosa and Scleral Canal

This study examines how changes in intraocular and intracranial pressures affect monkey optic nerve head morphology, finding nonlinear and non-monotonic deformations not explained by translaminar pressure difference.

Stretch-Induced Uncrimping of Equatorial Sclera Collagen Bundles

This study measures stretch-induced collagen uncrimping in sclera using polarized light microscopy and nonlinear mixed effect models, finding exponential waviness reduction with strain and sigmoidal recruitment with stretch.

Yield Prediction Through Integration of Genetic, Environment, and Management Data Through Deep Learning

This study uses deep learning to predict maize yield by integrating genetic, environmental, and management data, finding that models incorporating interactions perform best.

Plant-derived insulator-like sequences for control of transgene expression

This study identifies plant-derived insulator-like sequences that reduce ectopic transgene expression but also decrease promoter effectiveness, suggesting they function as silencers with potential utility in plant transformation.

The Role of Genetic Variation in Maize Response to Beneficial Endophytes

This study investigates how different maize genotypes respond to three beneficial endophytes, finding varied growth promotion effects with limited endophyte consistency across genotypes.

Interplay between intraocular and intracranial pressure effects on the optic nerve head in vivo

This study measures how changes in intraocular and intracranial pressure affect the optic nerve head in monkeys using OCT, showing significant interactions between the pressures.

Characterization of gene repression by designed transcription activator-like effector dimer proteins

The paper quantitatively characterizes gene repression in E. coli using designed TALED proteins and compares them to natural lac repressor loops.

Comparing DNA Extraction and 16s Amplification Methods for Plant-Associated Bacterial Communities

The paper compares DNA extraction kits and 16s rRNA amplification methods for plant-associated bacterial communities to assess their biases and recommend optimal approaches.

Nef enhances HIV-1 replication and infectivity independently of SERINC3 and SERINC5 in CEM T cells

This study shows that HIV-1 Nef enhances replication and infectivity in CEM T cells without relying on SERINC3 or SERINC5 antagonism.

Translocation of flexible and tensioned ssDNA through in silico de-signed hydrophobic nanopores with two constrictions.

This study investigates how hydrophobic nanopores with two constrictions affect ssDNA translocation, showing that aromatic residues slow translocation and influence DNA conformation and variability under tension.

Bund removal to re-establish tidal flow, remove aquatic weeds and restore coastal wetland services - North Queensland, Australia

This study investigates the impact of tidal reinstatement after bund removal on weed infestation, water quality, and fish biodiversity in a coastal wetland in North Queensland.