L. Foster

The neonatal Fc receptor and DPP4 are human astrovirus receptors

This study identifies FcRn and DPP4 as human astrovirus receptors and shows that targeting these factors with existing inhibitors prevents infection in human enteroid cultures.

Common viral infections inhibit egg laying in honey bee queens and are linked to premature supersedure

This study shows that viral infections reduce honey bee queen egg-laying and are linked to supersedure, but immune responses are not fully responsible for these effects.

β-Hydroxybutyrate promotes basal insulin secretion while decreasing glucagon secretion in mouse and human islets.

This study shows that β-hydroxybutyrate (βHB) increases insulin secretion and decreases glucagon secretion in human and mouse islets at physiological glucose concentrations.

Testing Adaptive Therapy Protocols using Gemcitabine and Capecitabine on a Mouse Model of Endocrine-Resistant Breast Cancer

This study tests adaptive therapy protocols using gemcitabine and capecitabine on a mouse model of endocrine-resistant breast cancer, finding improved survival with adaptive strategies over high-dose combination therapy.

Sequential early-life viral infections modulate the microbiota and adaptive immune responses to systemic and mucosal vaccination

This study shows that sequential early-life viral infections in mice reduce antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination while altering immune cell profiles and gut microbiota.

Breaking dormancy in spores of budding yeast transforms its cytoplasm and the solubility of its proteome

This study shows that spore germination in budding yeast involves changes in cytoplasmic biophysical properties and proteome solubility, regulated by Hsp42.

Drone honey bees (Apis mellifera) are disproportionately sensitive to abiotic stressors despite expressing high levels of stress response proteins

The paper investigates stress susceptibility in drone honey bees and finds they are more sensitive to cold and imidacloprid despite expressing high stress response proteins.

Insulin receptor trafficking and interactions in muscle cells

This study investigates insulin receptor trafficking and interactions in muscle cells, identifying caveolin and clathrin-mediated pathways involved in receptor dynamics.

Honey bee queen health is unaffected by contact exposure to pesticides commonly found in beeswax

This study shows that adult honey bee queens exposed to pesticides in wax do not show health or reproductive impacts at realistic exposure levels.

Honey bee queen production: Canadian costing case study and profitability analysis

This study analyzes the economic feasibility of Canadian honey bee queen production, showing it can be profitable for small to medium operations with cost savings from reusing materials and economies of scale.

Profiling the E. coli Membrane Interactome Captured in Peptidisc Libraries

This paper uses peptidisc libraries and PCP to profile E. coli membrane interactomes, identifying novel interactions not detectable with detergent-based methods.

Glycan cross-feeding drives mutualism between Fusobacterium and the vaginal microbiota

This study shows that sialidase activity enables Fusobacterium to exploit sialoglycans, promoting its colonization and mutualistic interactions with the vaginal microbiota, which contributes to dysbiosis.