K. Kennedy

Apicoplast-derived isoprenoids are essential for biosynthesis of GPI protein anchors, and consequently for egress and invasion in Plasmodium falciparum

This study shows that apicoplast-derived isoprenoids are essential for GPI anchor biosynthesis in Plasmodium falciparum, which is critical for parasite egress and invasion.

Parity modulates impact of BMI and Gestational Weight Gain on gut microbiota in human pregnancy

The paper examines how parity affects the relationship between pre-pregnancy BMI, gestational weight gain, and gut microbiota changes during pregnancy and in infants.

Safe, effective, and inexpensive clearance of mycoplasma contamination from cultures of apicomplexan parasites with Sparfloxacin.

This study identifies Sparfloxacin as a safe, effective, and inexpensive alternative to clear mycoplasma contamination from apicomplexan parasite cultures.

Genome-wide Profiling of Histone Modifications in Plasmodium falciparum using CUT&RUN.

This study adapts CUT&RUN for genome-wide histone modification profiling in Plasmodium falciparum, showing it is more efficient and reproducible than ChIP-seq.

Mechanical control of the mammalian circadian clock via YAP/TAZ and TEAD

The paper shows mechanical cues regulate the circadian clock in fibroblasts via YAP/TAZ and TEAD, disrupting Rev-erb oscillations when YAP/TAZ translocate to the nucleus.

Fetal gut colonization: meconium does not have a detectable microbiota before birth

This study investigates whether fetal meconium contains detectable microbiota before birth and finds no microbial signal distinct from controls, suggesting colonization occurs after birth.