R. Roberts

A recently collected Xanthomonas translucens isolate encodes TAL effectors distinct from older, less virulent isolates

The paper compares recently collected Xanthomonas translucens isolates to older ones, finding differences in TAL effectors that may explain increased virulence.

Development of genome-driven, lifestyle-informed primers for identification of the cereal infecting pathogens Xanthomonas translucens pathovars undulosa and translucens.

The paper develops a multiplex PCR method to distinguish between two pathovars of Xanthomonas translucens using genome differences, validated across multiple strains.

Visible blue light inactivates SARS-CoV-2 variants and inhibits Delta replication in differentiated human airway epithelia

This study shows visible blue light inactivates SARS-CoV-2 variants and inhibits Delta replication in human airway models, with high efficacy and tolerance.

ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AZD1222) vaccine elicits monoclonal antibodies with potent cross-neutralizing activity against SARS-CoV-2 viral variants

This study isolates monoclonal antibodies from a vaccinated individual and shows they neutralize multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants effectively.

Molecular characterization of differences between the tomato immune receptors Fls3 and Fls2

This study compares the immune responses of tomato receptors Fls2 and Fls3, finding they contribute equally to disease resistance but differ in ROS production, gene expression, and kinase activity.

Mai1 protein acts between host recognition of pathogen effectors and MAPK signaling

The paper identifies SlMai1 as a protein that links host recognition of pathogen effectors to MAPK signaling, enhancing PCD and disease resistance in plants.

Natural variation for unusual host responses and flagellin-mediated immunity against Pseudomonas syringae in genetically diverse tomato accessions

This study screens genetically diverse tomato accessions for natural variation in their response to Pseudomonas syringae, identifying stem galls and enhanced flagellin responses as key traits.

Variation in pigmentation gene expression is associated with distinct aposematic color morphs in the poison frog, Dendrobates auratus

The paper identifies gene expression differences associated with color morphs in Dendrobates auratus, highlighting genes involved in melanogenesis and iridophore development.