M. de Jager

Exploring protein-mediated compaction of DNA by coarse-grained simulations and unsupervised learning

The paper uses coarse-grained simulations and unsupervised learning to study protein-mediated DNA compaction, finding that protein-protein interactions are critical for forming looped structures observed experimentally.

HIV integrase compacts viral DNA into biphasic condensates

This study shows HIV integrase compacts viral DNA into biphasic condensates, with the core susceptible to inhibitors and the outer layer resistant.

Critical transitions and evolutionary hysteresis in movement: Habitat fragmentation can cause abrupt shifts in dispersal that are difficult to revert

This study shows habitat fragmentation can cause abrupt shifts in plant dispersal strategies that are hard to reverse, highlighting evolutionary hysteresis effects.

Assessing the effectiveness of honey bee pollinators for cultivated blueberries in South Africa

This study evaluates honey bee pollination effectiveness on blueberry yields in South Africa, finding varied benefits across varieties and highlighting the need for variety selection.

Cross-compatibility of five highbush blueberry varieties and ideal crossing combinations

This study evaluates cross-compatibility among five highbush blueberry varieties, finding that inter-varietal pollination generally improves fruit mass and reduces developmental time compared to intra-varietal pollination.

Honey bees, Apis mellifera, are important pollinators of the highbush blueberry variety Ventura despite the inability to sonicate

This study evaluates the effectiveness of honey bee pollination on Ventura blueberry yield and quality, finding increased berry mass and diameter, and potential revenue gains in areas without bumble bees.