R. Schulz

Meta-analysis on the effects of chemical stressors on freshwater ecosystem functions

This study conducts a meta-analysis of 153 studies to assess how chemical stressors affect freshwater ecosystem functions, finding consistent dose-response relationships for some functions but not others, and highlighting a disconnect between regulatory targets and ecological outcomes.

Dispersal in Kentish plovers (Charadrius alexandrinus): Adult females perform furthest movements

This study finds that adult female Kentish plovers disperse further than males during breeding seasons, with some individuals traveling over 1,700 km, highlighting the species' dispersive behavior and its implications for conservation.

Replacing bar graphs of continuous data with more informative graphics: Are we making progress?

This study assesses changes in scientific visualization practices from 2010 to 2020, finding that bar graphs of continuous data are still commonly misused despite calls for better graphical representation.

Extraction and high-throughput sequencing of oak heartwood DNA: assessing the feasibility of genome-wide DNA methylation profiling

This study assesses the feasibility of genome-wide DNA methylation profiling from oak heartwood, finding that older samples are challenging due to DNA degradation and phenolic compounds.

Linking rhizosphere processes across scales: Opinion

The paper discusses how multi-scale rhizosphere processes influence plant-scale behavior and presents models that integrate experimental data across scales to predict rhizodeposition and microbial activity.

Mating Strategies Of Invasive Versus Indigenous Crayfish: Multiple Paternity As Driver For Invasion Success?

This study compares reproductive strategies between invasive and indigenous crayfish, finding multiple paternity in both but no parthenogenesis in the invasive species.

The DEAD box RNA helicase DDX42 is an intrinsic inhibitor of positive-strand RNA viruses

This study identifies DDX42 as an intrinsic antiviral inhibitor that restricts HIV-1 and other positive-strand RNA viruses but not negative-strand RNA viruses.

Matrix metalloproteinase-2 mediates ribosomal RNA transcription by cleaving nucleolar histones

This study identifies MMP-2 as a nucleolar enzyme that cleaves histone H3 to enhance rRNA transcription and promote cell proliferation.

In-depth investigation of the species problem and taxonomic status of marbled crayfish, the first asexual decapod crustacean

This paper investigates the species status of marbled crayfish, finding it genetically and ecologically distinct from its parent species, supporting its classification as a separate species.