M. Roy

Collective responses of flocking sheep to a herding dog

This study examines how directional information spreads in a flock of sheep during a herding task, revealing a hierarchy and adaptive responses to a shepherd dog.

Functional diversity in the Hsp60 of Sulfolobus acidocaldarius: mosaic of Group I and Group II chaperonin

This study investigates the functional mechanisms of Hsp60 in Sulfolobus acidocaldarius, revealing its role in protein folding and membrane protection under stress.

Efficient Prohibitin 2 exposure during mitophagy depends on Voltage-dependent anion-selective channel protein 1.

This study shows that VDAC1 enhances PHB2 exposure and mitophagy efficiency during mitochondrial depolarization in Drosophila.

Promoting intestinal healing by exclusive enteral nutrition with TGF-beta in a mouse model of colitis.

This study investigates the effects of exclusive enteral nutrition with TGF-beta on intestinal healing in a mouse colitis model, finding improved gut restitution and barrier function.

Modulation of type I interferon responses potently inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication and inflammation in rhesus macaques

This study shows that modulating type I interferon responses in rhesus macaques reduces SARS-CoV-2 viral load and inflammation, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for severe COVID-19.

TCF4 trinucleotide repeat expansions and UV irradiation increase susceptibility to ferroptosis in Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy

This study shows that TCF4 trinucleotide repeat expansions and UV irradiation increase ferroptosis susceptibility in Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy by promoting iron-mediated lipid peroxidation and cell death.

Effect of plant tubulin kinetic diversification on microtubule lengths

The paper investigates how kinetic differences in plant tubulin affect microtubule polymerization, finding that mung bean tubulin produces fewer and shorter filaments with distinct kinetic properties.

West Nile virus in crocodiles and mosquitoes in Zimbabwe

The paper detects West Nile virus lineages 1 and 2 in Zimbabwean mosquitoes and crocodile samples, indicating viral circulation and potential risk to humans and animals.

Evaluation of optically tailored fluorescent silicon quantum dots for bioimaging of the tear film

This study evaluates silicon quantum dots doped with transition metals for bioimaging of the tear film, finding Sc-Si-QDs to be the most suitable due to their brightness and stability.

A small molecule that binds an RNA repeat expansion stimulates its decay via the exosome complex

A small molecule binds an RNA repeat expansion, reversing disease defects in DM1 and FECD by either disabling gain-of-function or stimulating exosome-mediated decay.

Studying ecosystems with DNA metabarcoding: lessons from aquatic biomonitoring

The paper evaluates DNA metabarcoding's potential and challenges in ecological studies, focusing on its application in freshwater ecosystems and its implications for biodiversity monitoring.

The effect of blue-blocking lenses on photostress recovery times for low and high contrast chromatic and achromatic stimuli

This study examines how blue-blocking lenses affect photostress recovery times for chromatic and achromatic stimuli under low and high contrast conditions, finding significant impacts under low contrast.

Single-cell transcriptomics of the naked mole-rat reveals unexpected features of mammalian immunity

This study uses single-cell transcriptomics to analyze the immune system of naked mole-rats, revealing unique features like a high myeloid-to-lymphoid ratio and absence of natural killer cells.

Nod2 protects remote small intestinal sites in case of colonic inflammation.

The paper shows that NOD2 prevents small intestinal inflammation in areas remote from colonic injury in mice.