K. Stuart

mt-LAF3 is a pseudouridine synthase ortholog required for mitochondrial rRNA and mRNA gene expression in Trypanosoma brucei

This study shows that mt-LAF3 is essential for mitochondrial rRNA and mRNA expression in T. brucei but lacks PUS catalytic activity, instead functioning as an RNA-stabilizing scaffold.

Concurrent invasions by European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) suggest selection on shared genomic regions even after genetic bottlenecks

The paper compares whole-genome sequences of European Starlings from native and introduced populations to show that post-bottleneck expansion supports local adaptation through selection on shared genomic regions.

Viability of MS2 and Phi6 Bacteriophages on Carpet and Dust

This study assesses the viability of MS2 and Phi6 bacteriophages on carpet and dust over time and after cleaning, finding that MS2 persists longer than Phi6 and that heat-based cleaning methods are more effective.

Plasmodium secretion induces hepatocyte lysosome exocytosis and promotes parasite entry

This study shows that Plasmodium sporozoites induce hepatocyte lysosome exocytosis through secreted factors, facilitating parasite entry and highlighting parallels with Trypanosoma cruzi infection.