R. Diaz

Structure of a SARS-CoV-2 spike S2 subunit in a pre-fusion, open conformation

This study presents a pre-fusion, open conformation of the SARS-CoV-2 S2 subunit and identifies antibodies that recognize it, providing insights into spike dynamics and potential vaccine targets.

Morphometrics and phylogenomics of coca (Erythroxylum spp.) illuminate its reticulate evolution, with implications for taxonomy

This study uses morphometrics and phylogenomics to analyze coca species and their relatives, revealing gene flow and taxonomic implications for coca classification.

Breast Cancer Reaction-Diffusion from Spectral-Spatial Analysis in Immunohistochemistry

The paper uses spatial-spectral analysis of immunohistochemistry data to model tumor growth dynamics via reaction-diffusion equations in breast cancer patients.

KIAA0319 influences cilia length, cell migration and mechanical cell-substrate interaction

This study investigates the role of KIAA0319 in cilia length, cell migration, and mechanical interactions using CRISPR-Cas9 knockout models and ERISM.

Archaeogenomics of a ~2,100-year-old Egyptian leaf provides a new timestamp on date palm domestication

The paper analyzes an ancient date palm leaf to determine the timing of gene flow from wild relatives to domesticated date palms, finding hybridization occurred at least 2,100 years ago.

The hemolymph of Biomphalaria snail vectors of schistosomiasis supports a diverse microbiome

The paper analyzes the microbiome of Biomphalaria snail hemolymph to understand its composition and potential role in schistosomiasis transmission.

Striking differences in virulence, transmission, and sporocyst growth dynamics between two schistosome populations

This study compares two Schistosoma mansoni populations, finding significant differences in virulence, transmission, and sporocyst growth dynamics between them.

Oncogenic herpesvirus engages the endothelial transcription factors SOX18 and PROX1 to increase viral genome copies and virus production

This study shows that SOX18 and PROX1, endothelial transcription factors, regulate KSHV lytic replication and virus production in lymphatic endothelial cells.

In Troyer Syndrome Spartin loss induces Complex I impairments and alters pyruvate metabolism

This study shows that Spartin loss in Troyer syndrome causes Complex I impairments and metabolic changes, including altered pyruvate metabolism and increased glycolysis.