M. L. Killian

Neu5Gc binding loss of subtype H7 influenza A virus facilitates adaptation to gallinaceous poultry following transmission from waterbirds but restricts spillback

This study shows H7 influenza A viruses lose Neu5Gc binding during adaptation to chickens, enhancing transmissibility in poultry but reducing transmission back to wild birds.

Bone quality following peripubertal growth in a mouse model of transmasculine gender-affirming hormone therapy

This study examines the effects of GnRH agonists combined with testosterone on bone quality in pre-pubertal female mice, showing altered bone morphology and density.

Optogenetic-Induced Muscle Loading Leads to Mechanical Adaptation of the Achilles Tendon Enthesis in Mice

This study uses optogenetics to induce muscle loading in mice, showing that young mice's Achilles tendon enthesis adapts structurally and molecularly, while adult mice show no such changes.

Pathology of natural infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b in wild terrestrial mammals in the United States in 2022

The paper reports the first cases of H5N1 avian influenza in wild mammals in the US, showing neurological symptoms and lesions linked to bird-to-mammal spillover.

Intercontinental movement of H5 2.3.4.4 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) to the United States, 2021

The paper tracks the intercontinental spread of H5N1 avian influenza to the U.S. via wild waterfowl movement in 2022.

Maize brace root mechanics vary by whorl, genotype, and reproductive stage

This study quantifies how maize brace root mechanics vary by whorl, genotype, and reproductive stage, showing structural differences that affect root lodging resistance.

Loss of Fgfr1 and Fgfr2 in Scleraxis-lineage cells leads to enlarged bone eminences and attachment cell death

This study shows that loss of Fgfr1 and Fgfr2 in Scx progenitors leads to enlarged bone eminences and attachment cell death in mice.

An outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 with high mortality in mink (Neovison vison) on multiple Utah farms

This paper reports an outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in mink farms in Utah, showing rapid transmission, high mortality, and tissue-specific viral distribution.

One Health Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Seropositivity among Pets in Households with Confirmed Human COVID-19 Cases - Utah and Wisconsin, 2020

This study investigates SARS-CoV-2 infection and seropositivity in pets from households with confirmed human COVID-19 cases, finding that 17% of pets had neutralizing antibodies and suggesting transmission from humans to pets.

Natural SARS-CoV-2 infections, including virus isolation, among serially tested cats and dogs in households with confirmed human COVID-19 cases in Texas, USA

The study investigates SARS-CoV-2 infections in cats and dogs from households with human COVID-19 cases, finding 47.1% of cats and 15.3% of dogs tested positive, with most asymptomatic and viral RNA persistence observed.

SARS-CoV-2 Infection And Longitudinal Fecal Screening In Malayan Tigers (Panthera tigris jacksoni), Amur Tigers (Panthera tigris altaica), And African Lions (Panthera leo krugeri) At The Bronx Zoo, New York, USA

This paper reports the first known natural SARS-CoV-2 transmission from humans to animals in the USA, documenting clinical signs, diagnostic findings, and prolonged fecal RNA shedding in tigers and lions.

From people to Panthera: Natural SARS-CoV-2 infection in tigers and lions at the Bronx Zoo

The paper reports the first natural SARS-CoV-2 infections in tigers and lions at the Bronx Zoo, identifying two distinct viral strains and suggesting human-to-animal transmission.

Success Criteria for Preclinical Testing of Cell-Instructive Hydrogels for Tendon Regeneration

This paper establishes in vitro and in situ success criteria for evaluating multi-functional synthetic hydrogels in tendon repair and demonstrates their compliance with these criteria.

Mechanics and Differential Healing Outcomes of Small and Large Defect Injuries of the Tendon-Bone Attachment in the Rat Rotator Cuff

This study compares healing outcomes of small and large rotator cuff defects in rats, finding both fail to restore mechanical and structural integrity post-injury.

Photobiomodulation Does Not Influence Maturation and Leads to Mild Improvements in Functional Healing of Mouse Achilles Tendons

This study examines the effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) on mouse Achilles tendon maturation and healing, finding no significant structural changes but mild sex-dependent functional improvements.

Partial-Width Injuries of the Rat Rotator Cuff Heal with Fibrosis

This study examines healing outcomes of partial-width rotator cuff injuries in rats, finding fibrosis and reduced collagen organization without full regeneration.

A novel model for the induction of postnatal murine hip deformity

This study develops a novel murine model to investigate how postnatal hip instability affects acetabular dysplasia and impingement, finding that severe instability leads to dislocation and morphometric changes.