M. Pichler

Assembly processes inferred from eDNA surveys of a pond metacommunity are consistent with known species ecologies

The paper uses eDNA surveys to infer metacommunity assembly processes in ponds and finds environmental factors and species interactions shape community composition.

Combining environmental DNA and remote sensing for efficient, fine-scale mapping of arthropod biodiversity

The paper combines environmental DNA and remote sensing to map arthropod biodiversity at fine spatial scales, revealing patterns in species richness and conservation value.

Machine learning algorithms predict soil seed bank persistence from easily available traits

This study uses machine learning to predict soil seed bank persistence from easily available traits, showing ML outperforms linear regression in predicting SSB characteristics.

Fixed or random? On the reliability of mixed-effects models for a small number of levels in grouping variables

This study evaluates the impact of modeling grouping variables as fixed or random effects in mixed-effects models with small numbers of levels, finding that model choice affects statistical properties when ecological effects vary across levels.

Genome structure of Brachionus asplanchnoidis, a Eukaryote with intrapopulation variation in genome size

This study identifies copy number variable regions (CNVs) in Brachionus asplanchnoidis that correlate with genome size variation and demonstrate inheritance across generations.

Fasting reverses drug-resistance in hepatocellular carcinoma through p53-dependent metabolic synergism

This study shows that fasting enhances the effectiveness of sorafenib in hepatocellular carcinoma by reversing drug resistance through p53-dependent metabolic changes.

Molecular diagnosis and prognosis of cancers of unknown-primary (CUPs): progress from a microRNA-based droplet digital PCR assay

This study uses a microRNA-based droplet digital PCR assay to identify the tissue-of-origin and predict prognosis in cancers of unknown primary (CUPs).

Loss of malate-aspartate shuttle component SLC25A12 induces pulmonary metastasis

This study shows that loss of SLC25A12 reduces cytosolic aspartate and impairs tumor growth and metastasis in vivo, but not in vitro.

Comprehensive characterisation of cell-free tumour DNA in plasma and urine of patients with renal tumours

The paper uses sequencing methods to show that cell-free tumour DNA levels are low in renal cancer but can still be informative with improved detection strategies.

Within-population genome size variation is mediated by multiple genomic elements that segregate independently during meiosis

The paper investigates genome size variation in a rotifer population, showing it is mediated by large genomic elements that segregate independently during meiosis.

A 16S rRNA gene sequencing and analysis protocol for the Illumina MiniSeq platform

The paper develops a 16S rRNA gene sequencing protocol for the Illumina MiniSeq platform, showing it produces high-quality V4 reads comparable to MiSeq at lower cost.