R. Hall

HIV-1 Vpr causes separate cell cycle arrests in G2 and M that activate alternative DNA damage pathways

This paper shows HIV-1 Vpr causes separate G2 and M phase cell cycle arrests that activate distinct DNA damage pathways, with implications for early HIV replication.

Sediment-associated processes account for most of the spatial variation in stream ecosystem respiration in the Yakima River basin

The paper evaluates a process-based model for predicting stream ecosystem respiration (ERtot) in the Yakima River basin and finds it fails to explain spatial variation, highlighting the importance of sediment-associated respiration and other factors.

Detection and spread of high pathogenicity avian influenza virus H5N1 in the Antarctic Region

This study detects H5N1 HPAIV in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions, identifies affected species, and traces the virus's origin and potential spread.

Loss of type VI secretion systems in multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli clones

This study investigates the loss of type VI secretion systems (T6SS) in multi-drug resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli clones and finds that essential T6SS genes are lost in multiple MDR clades through recombination and insertion events.

A Horizontal View of Primary Metabolomes in Vegetative Desiccation Tolerance

This study compares metabolomes of desiccation-tolerant and sensitive plants under different water conditions, identifying core and variable metabolic strategies.

Structure of the Commander endosomal trafficking complex linked to X-linked intellectual disability/Ritscher-Schinzel syndrome

The paper presents the structural model of the Commander endosomal trafficking complex, identifies disease-causing mutations, and reveals its molecular function in trafficking.

Longitudinal, Multi-platform Metagenomics Yields a High-quality Genomic Catalog and Guides an In Vitro Model for Cheese Communities

The paper generates a longitudinal metagenomic dataset and an in vitro model of cheese rind microbiomes to study microbial succession and functional dynamics.

SARS-CoV-2 ORF6 disrupts innate immune signalling by inhibiting cellular mRNA export

This paper shows that SARS-CoV-2 ORF6 inhibits mRNA export by interacting with Rae1, suppressing antiviral responses and aiding viral replication.

Ecological constraints on highly evolvable olfactory receptor genes and morphology

The paper examines how ecological factors influence the evolution of olfactory receptor genes and morphology in bats, finding that increased reliance on olfaction correlates with reduced genetic diversity in these genes.

Frequent intergenotypic recombination between the non-structural and structural genes is a major driver of epidemiological fitness in caliciviruses

This study identifies frequent recombination between non-structural and structural genes in lagoviruses as a key driver of epidemiological fitness, leading to the emergence of multiple recombinant variants that outcompete parental strains.

Ecological habitat partitioning and feeding specialisations of coastal minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) using a designated MPA in northeast Scotland

This study examines the distribution and feeding behaviors of minke whales by age-class in a Marine Protected Area, finding spatial and dietary differences between adults and juveniles.

First description of Hepatitis E virus in Australian rabbits

The paper reports the first detection of Hepatitis E virus in Australian rabbits through metatranscriptomic sequencing of liver samples.

Uncovering the microbiome of invasive sympatric European brown hares and European rabbits in Australia

This study compares the faecal microbiomes of invasive European brown hares and European rabbits in Australia, finding significant differences in microbial composition between the species.

Limited overlap in RNA virome composition among rabbits and their ectoparasites reveals barriers to virus transmission

The paper compares virome composition between rabbits and their ectoparasites, finding limited overlap and suggesting barriers to virus transmission.

Synchronous diversification of Sulawesi’s iconic artiodactyls driven by recent geological events

The paper tests the hypothesis that recent geological events on Sulawesi drove the synchronous diversification of its endemic artiodactyls, finding that species expanded from a central area that emerged above sea level ~1-2 Myr ago.