S. Green

Not like other conifers: evaluation of phenotypic diversity in British common juniper, Juniperus communis, indicates genetic isolation and local adaptations among remnant populations

Decomposing drivers in avian insectivory: large-scale effects of climate, habitat and bird diversity

The paper investigates how climate, habitat, and bird diversity influence avian insectivory across Europe, finding that bird predation is affected by climate and habitat independently of bird diversity.

Reduction of coastal lighting decreases seabird strandings

Reducing coastal lighting at a seafood plant decreased Leachs Storm-Petrel strandings by 39.15% during the fledging season.

Melanoma-derived DNA polymerase theta variants exhibit altered DNA polymerase activity

The paper identifies POLQ gene mutations in melanoma tumors and shows they reduce DNA polymerase activity and accuracy, potentially contributing to cancer progression.

Distinct function of Chlamydomonas CTRA-CTR transporters in Cu assimilation and intracellular mobilization

This study identifies distinct roles of CTR1 and CTR2 in Cu import and mobilization in Chlamydomonas, with CTR1 mediating high-affinity uptake and CTR2 facilitating Cu remobilization under Zn deficiency.

Cross-kingdom metagenomic profiling of Lake Hillier reveals pigment-rich polyextremophiles and wide-ranging metabolic adaptations

This study profiles the metagenome of Lake Hillier to identify pigment-producing microbes and their metabolic adaptations contributing to its pink color.

Small scale variability in soil moisture drives infection of vulnerable juniper populations by invasive forest pathogen

The paper investigates how small-scale soil moisture variability influences infection of juniper populations by the invasive pathogen Phytophthora austrocedri in the UK.

Uncovering microbial populations in the lumen of neonatal enteral feeding tubes utilising 16s rRNA sequencing.

This study uses 16s rRNA sequencing to analyze microbial communities in neonatal enteral feeding tubes, showing that formula feeding and vaginal birth influence microbial composition.