M. Silk

Density-dependent network structuring within and across wild animal systems

The paper shows density increases network connectedness in wild animal populations, but effects saturate, with stronger spatial than social impacts.

Spatial-temporal dynamics of contact among free-ranging domestic dogs Canis familiaris in rural Africa

This study examines spatial-temporal contact patterns among free-ranging dogs in rural Africa, revealing seasonal and hourly variations that influence disease transmission risks.

Both environmental conditions and intra- and interspecific interactions influence the movements of a marine predator

The paper uses ERGMs to analyze bull shark movement networks and finds that social and interspecific factors have stronger effects on movement than environmental variables.

The spectral underpinnings of pathogen spread on animal networks

The paper uses spectral graph theory and machine learning to predict pathogen spread in animal networks and shows spectral features can predict vulnerability to infection.

Missense mutations in the MLKL brace region lead to lethal neonatal inflammation in mice and are present in high frequency in humans.

This study identifies a missense mutation in MLKL causing lethal neonatal inflammation in mice and links it to increased frequency in human autoinflammatory disease.