M. Gigl

Evolution and diversification of the momilactone biosynthetic gene cluster in the genus Oryza

The paper reconstructs the evolution and sub-functionalization of the momilactone biosynthetic gene cluster in Oryza species using comparative genomics.

Diurnal rhythmicity of fecal microbiota and metabolite profiles in the first year of life: a randomized controlled interventional trial with infant formula

This study shows that microbiota and metabolite rhythmicity develops early in life, influenced by diet and breastfeeding, with GOS-supplemented formula promoting bifidobacteria.

Secondary bile acid production by gut bacteria promotes Western diet-associated colorectal cancer

The paper shows that secondary bile acids from gut bacteria worsen colorectal cancer in a Western diet model.

Barley shows reduced Fusarium Head Blight under drought and modular expression of differential expressed genes under combined stress

The paper investigates how drought affects Fusarium Head Blight severity and gene expression in barley, finding reduced FHB severity under drought and modular gene expression patterns under combined stress.

Common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) leaf extract efficiently inhibits SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection in vitro

This study shows that common dandelion leaf extract inhibits SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection in vitro, with higher efficacy than previous variants.

Genetic and environmental circadian disruption induce metabolic impairment through changes in the gut microbiome

This study shows that circadian disruption from genetic and environmental factors causes metabolic issues by altering gut microbiome function and rhythmicity.

PHOSPHATE STARVATION RESPONSE enables arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis

This study shows that the PHR2 gene regulates arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis by controlling phosphate starvation responses in rice, enhancing root colonization and phosphate uptake.

Laminarin-triggered defence responses are geographically dependent for natural populations of Solanum chilense

The paper evaluates laminarin-triggered defense responses in Solanum chilense populations and finds geographic variation in ethylene response correlation with resistance to Phytophthora infestans.

Common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) efficiently blocks the interaction between ACE2 cell surface receptor and SARS-CoV-2 spike protein D614, mutants D614G, N501Y, K417N and E484K in vitro