K. Wright

Encoding of motor sequences in primate globus pallidus and motor cortex: Uniform preference for ordinal position

This study shows that neurons in primate globus pallidus and motor cortex encode ordinal position across motor sequences rather than just sequence boundaries.

Longitudinal analysis of body weight reveals homeostatic and adaptive traits linked to lifespan in diversity outbred mice

The paper analyzes longitudinal body weight data in mice to identify traits linked to lifespan, finding heritable traits associated with energy homeostasis and longevity.

Treatment of infection-induced vascular pathologies is protective against persistent rough morphotype Mycobacterium abscessus infection in zebrafish

The paper identifies anti-angiogenic and vascular normalizing therapies as effective against rough M. abscessus infection in zebrafish, but finds no effect of anti-platelet drugs.

Microbial adaptation to venom is common in snakes and spiders

The paper identifies bacterial colonization in cobra venom that acquires genes counteracting venom antimicrobial peptides, challenging the sterility of venoms.

Infection-induced miR-126 suppresses tsc1- and cxcl12a-dependent permissive macrophages during mycobacterial infection

This study shows that infection-induced miR-126 suppresses tsc1 and cxcl12a to enhance macrophage function and reduce bacterial burden in zebrafish during mycobacterial infection.

Exposure to the gut microbiota from cigarette smoke-exposed mice exacerbates cigarette smoke extract-induced inflammation in zebrafish larvae

The paper shows that gut microbiota from cigarette smoke-exposed mice worsens inflammation in zebrafish larvae exposed to cigarette smoke extract.

The role of L-arabinose metabolism for Escherichia coli O157:H7 in edible plants

This study investigates L-arabinose metabolism in E. coli O157:H7 during plant colonization, showing gene activation and metabolic utilization of plant-derived arabinose.

Mycobacterial infection-induced miR-206 inhibits protective neutrophil recruitment via the CXCL12/CXCR4 signalling axis

This study shows that mycobacterial infection induces miR-206, which suppresses neutrophil recruitment via the CXCL12/CXCR4 axis in zebrafish.

Foot shock facilitates reward seeking in an experience-dependent manner

The paper shows that foot shock can facilitate reward seeking in rats with experience, contrasting previous findings of suppression.

BEE AND FLOWERING PLANT COMMUNITIES IN A RIPARIAN CORRIDOR OF THE LOWER RIO GRANDE RIVER (TEXAS, USA)

The paper samples bee and flowering plant communities in a riparian corridor, finding seasonal richness peaks and key species driving community patterns.

Hot and sick: impacts of warming and oomycete parasite infection on endemic dominant zooplankter of Lake Baikal.

This study examines how warming and oomycete parasite infection affect the zooplankter Epischura baikalensis in Lake Baikal, finding thermal mismatch and complex interactions between temperature, infection, and population dynamics.