S. Pierce

Whale shark residency and small-scale movements around oil and gas platforms in Qatar

The paper tracks whale shark movements near oil and gas platforms in Qatar, finding seasonal aggregation and habitat use influenced by currents rather than platforms.

Cerebral malaria is regulated by host mediated changes in Plasmodium gene expression

The paper shows that Plasmodium ANKA parasites exhibit ECM-specific gene expression profiles that are activated only in susceptible hosts, indicating host influence on cerebral malaria outcomes.

Plant secondary metabolite diversity reflects both phylogeny and ecological adaptation

The paper examines the relationship between plant secondary metabolite diversity, phylogeny, and ecological adaptation, finding that certain metabolites correlate with adaptive strategies and biomes.

The contribution of leaf sulfur content to the leaf economics spectrum explained by plant adaptive strategies

This study examines the relationship between leaf sulfur content and the leaf economics spectrum across 740 plant species, finding associations with plant strategies and nutrient stoichiometry.

Clinicopathologic Correlates and Natural History of Atypical Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

This study examines clinicopathologic features and treatment outcomes in 65 patients with atypical chronic myeloid leukemia, identifying key mutations and predictors of survival.

Only SF3B1 Mutation involving K700E (And Not Other Codons), Independently Predicts Overall Survival in Myelodysplastic Syndromes

This study shows that SF3B1 mutations specifically at codon K700E, but not other codons, are independently linked to better overall survival in myelodysplastic syndromes.

Computer vision to automatically assess infant neuromotor risk

This paper develops a computer vision method to assess infant neuromotor risk using video recordings and Bayesian Surprise calculations, showing that at-risk infants deviate more from healthy controls.

Three-dimensional mobility and muscle attachments in the pectoral limb of the Triassic cynodont Massetognathus pascuali

This study reconstructs the three-dimensional musculoskeletal anatomy of Massetognathus pascuali, revealing a near-mammalian shoulder musculature and intermediate limb posture.