R. Simon

Catalytically inactive subgroup VIII receptor-like cytoplasmic kinases regulate the immune-triggered oxidative burst in Arabidopsis thaliana

This study identifies subgroup VIII RLCKs in Arabidopsis thaliana as noncatalytic regulators of immune-triggered oxidative burst, highlighting their role in plant immunity.

CLAVATA signalling shapes barley inflorescence architecture by controlling activity and determinacy of shoot apical and rachilla meristems

This study identifies HvFCP1 and HvCLV1 as key regulators of barley inflorescence architecture by coordinating meristem activity and determinacy.

A dual function of the IDA peptide in regulating cell separation and modulating plant immunity at the molecular level

This study shows IDA induces early and late immune responses during cell separation in Arabidopsis, protecting cells from pathogens.

The transcriptome landscape of developing barley seeds reveals H3K27me3 dynamics in endosperm tissues

Microengineering 3D Collagen Matrices with Tumor-Mimetic Gradients in Fiber Alignment

This study creates 3D collagen matrices with tumor-mimetic fiber alignment gradients to investigate their effect on cell migration.

TPLATE complex dependent endocytosis is required for shoot apical meristem maintenance by 1 attenuating CLAVATA1 signaling

The paper investigates the role of TPLATE complex-dependent endocytosis in regulating CLAVATA1 signaling in Arabidopsis shoot apical meristem maintenance.

A high confidence Physcomitrium patens plasmodesmata proteome by iterative scoring and validation reveals diversification of cell wall proteins during evolution

The paper identifies a high-confidence plasmodesmata proteome in Physcomitrium patens using iterative scoring and validation, revealing evolutionary diversification of cell wall proteins.

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) infection of white-tailed deer

The paper shows SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant infects white-tailed deer on Staten Island, with age-dependent antibody prevalence and evidence of human-to-deer spillover.

The Boundary-Expressed EPIDERMAL PATTERNING FACTOR-LIKE2 Gene Encoding a Signaling Peptide Promotes Cotyledon Growth during Arabidopsis thaliana Embryogenesis

This study shows that EPFL2, a signaling peptide gene, promotes cotyledon growth in Arabidopsis embryos by organizing auxin response peaks at cotyledon primordia boundaries.

The cell fate controlling CLE40 peptide requires CNGC9 to trigger highly localized Ca2+ transients in Arabidopsis thaliana root meristems

This study identifies CNGC9 as essential for CLE40-induced Ca2+ transients in Arabidopsis root meristems, linking peptide signaling to cell fate regulation.

Protein complex stoichiometry and expression dynamics of transcription factors modulate stem cell division

The paper models SHR-SCR complex stoichiometry and regulation to explain differences in division timing between QC and CEI in Arabidopsis root stem cells.

An ultrasound absorbing inflorescence zone enhances echo-acoustic contrast of bat-pollinated cactus flowers

The paper identifies an ultrasound-absorbing structure in bat-pollinated cactus flowers that enhances acoustic contrast by reducing background echo.

Over the rainbow: a practical guide for fluorophore selection in plant FRET experiments

The paper compares fluorescent protein pairs for FRET-based study of membrane protein interactions in plants, identifying optimal pairs based on spectral overlap, photostability, and FRET efficiency.

A peptide pair coordinates regular ovule initiation patterns with seed number and fruit size

This study identifies two peptides, EPFL2 and EPFL9, and their receptors that coordinate ovule spacing, seed number, and fruit size in Arabidopsis thaliana through auxin feedback.

Random forest-based modelling to detect biomarkers for prostate cancer progression

This study uses a random forest model to identify DNA methylation biomarkers for prostate cancer progression, finding ZIC2 expression loss as an independent prognostic marker.

Live detection of neural stem and glioblastoma cells by an oligothiophene derivative

This study introduces p-HTMI, an oligothiophene derivative that selectively detects live human glioblastoma and neural stem cells in vitro and in vivo.

Impact of branching on the conformational heterogeneity of the lipopolysaccharide from Klebsiella pneumoniae: Implications for vaccine design

This paper uses molecular dynamics simulations to study how branching in Klebsiella pneumoniae LPS affects conformational states and antigenicity, suggesting a vaccine strategy targeting D-Gal-III with cross-reactivity experiments.

Control of stem-cell niche establishment in Arabidopsis flowers by REVOLUTA and the LEAFY-RAX1 module

The paper identifies LEAFY and REVOLUTA as regulators of meristematic organization in early flower primordia in Arabidopsis.

Fluorescent reporter lines for auxin and cytokinin signalling in barley (Hordeum vulgare)

This study develops fluorescent reporter lines in barley to visualize auxin and cytokinin signaling, revealing their spatial patterns and interactions in root and shoot meristems.