M. Barthe

Evolution of immune genes in island birds: reduction in population sizes can explain island syndrome

This study investigates immune gene evolution in island birds, finding demographic effects reduce genetic diversity and selection efficacy, but relaxed selection due to reduced parasite pressure is only evident in some immune gene categories.

Distinct functions of cardiac β-adrenergic receptors in the T-tubule vs. outer surface membrane

This paper investigates the functional differences between cardiac β-adrenergic receptors in T-tubules and outer surface membrane using a PEGylation strategy to selectively activate surface receptors.