K. Toth

Soybean RIN4 represents a mechanistic link between plant immune and symbiotic signaling

This paper identifies RIN4 phosphorylation as a critical link between plant immune and symbiotic signaling in soybean, showing its necessity for nodulation and compatibility with rhizobia.

Infection-induced vascular inflammation in COVID-19 links focal microglial dysfunction with neuropathologies through IL-1/IL-6-related systemic inflammatory states

Chloroplast genome assemblies and comparative analyses of major Vaccinium berry crops

The paper assembles and compares chloroplast genomes of five Vaccinium berry crops to improve phylogenetic resolution and species identification.

Robustness of trinucleosome compaction to A-tract mediated linker histone orientation

This study investigates whether A-tract mediated linker histone orientation affects trinucleosome compaction and stability, finding no significant differences in compaction or stability between DNA sequences with different A-tract positions.

EPIGENETIC MODULATION VIA THE C-TERMINAL TAIL OF H2A.Z

The paper shows that the C-terminal tail of H2A.Z affects nucleosome stability and chromatin structure, with targeted peptides altering gene expression and chromatin sensitivity.

DNA-sequence dependent positioning of the linker histone in a nucleosome: a single-pair FRET study

This paper uses single-pair FRET to show that the linker histone H1.0b binds on-dyad to A-tract DNA via minor groove recognition, revealing a new mechanism for AT-rich DNA binding.

Characterization of cells susceptible to SARS-COV-2 and methods for detection of neutralizing antibody by focus forming assay

The paper characterizes SARS-CoV-2 susceptible cells and develops a focus forming assay to detect and quantify neutralizing antibodies in sera samples.

Consumption rate and dietary choice of cattle in species-rich mesic grasslands

This study examines how grazing affects biomass fractions and dietary choices of cattle in mesic grasslands, finding that grazing significantly reduces live biomass and favors species with high leaf area and nitrogen content.

Establishment gaps in species-poor grasslands: artificial biodiversity hotspots to support the colonization of target species

The paper develops a method to increase diversity in species-poor grasslands by creating establishment gaps and sowing high-diversity seed mixtures, finding that 4 m2 gaps provide optimal colonization and stability.

Vegetation and seed bank dynamics highlight the importance of post-restoration management in sown grasslands

This study shows that post-restoration management is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and controlling weeds in restored grasslands, as abandonment leads to weed dominance and reduced sown grass survival.

Germination response of invasive plants to soil burial depth and litter accumulation is species specific

This study examines how soil burial depth and litter cover affect germination of invasive plants, finding species-specific responses and seed size as a key factor.

GIT2 is dispensable for normal learning and memory function due to a predominant brain GIT2 splice variant that evades GIT/PIX complexes.

The paper shows that GIT2 deficiency does not impair learning and memory due to a brain-specific splice variant that avoids forming GIT/PIX complexes.