S. Kaiser

EigenBrain maps cortical molecular architecture from functional, geometric, and structural eigenmodes

The paper shows functional MRI eigenmodes can approximate specific receptor and transporter distributions in the cortex, while structural and geometric eigenmodes cannot, and applies this to detect molecular differences in autism and schizophrenia.

T4 phage RNA is NAD-capped and alters the NAD-cap epitranscriptome of Escherichia coli during infection

This study identifies NAD-capped RNAs during T4 phage infection of E. coli, showing dynamic changes in NAD-capping and revealing a phage-encoded Nudix hydrolase involved in NAD-RNA decapping.

tRNA hypomodification facilitates 5-fluorocytosine resistance via cross-pathway control system activation in Aspergillus fumigatus.

This study shows that tRNA hypomodification in Aspergillus fumigatus leads to 5-fluorocytosine resistance through premature activation of a cross-pathway control system.

Networked proteins redundantly interact with VAP27 and RABG3 to regulate membrane tethering at the vacuole and beyond

The paper shows NET4 and NET3 redundantly interact with RABG3 and VAP27 to regulate vacuole membrane tethering and growth in plants.

Stress response of fire salamander larvae differs between habitat types

The paper measures stress response in fire salamander larvae across stream and pond habitats, finding higher stress and reduced growth in pond-dwelling larvae.

Different modification pathways for m1A58 incorporation in yeast elongator and initiator tRNAs

This study identifies distinct modification pathways for m1A58 incorporation in yeast elongator and initiator tRNAs, showing it is stimulated by different modifications in each context.

Low heritability and high phenotypic plasticity of salivary cortisol in response to environmental heterogeneity in a wild pinniped

The paper examines salivary cortisol variation in Antarctic fur seals, finding low heritability and high phenotypic plasticity influenced by environmental and intrinsic factors.

Individuality, as well as genotype, affects characteristics and temporal consistency of courtship songs in male mice

This study shows that both genotype and individuality influence the composition, complexity, and temporal consistency of courtship songs in male mice.

Microbial regulation of hexokinase 2 links mitochondrial metabolism and cell death in colitis

This study shows that microbial regulation of HK2 links mitochondrial metabolism and cell death in colitis, with butyrate protecting against inflammation by repressing HK2.

Production and Purification of Endogenously Modified tRNA-Derived Small RNAs

This study develops a biochemical method to produce and purify specific tRNA-derived small RNAs from human cells to better understand their molecular functions.

NET4 modulates the compactness of vacuoles in Arabidopsis thaliana

This study shows NET4A affects vacuole compactness in Arabidopsis thaliana, impacting growth, and reveals complexity in actin-dependent vacuolar morphology regulation.