S. Sanchez

Collective phases and long-term dynamics in a fish school model with burst-and-coast swimming

This paper introduces a fish school model with burst-and-coast swimming that replicates collective phases like schooling and swarming, but cohesion diminishes over time except in swarming.

The sensory shark: high-quality morphological, genomic and transcriptomic data for the small spotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula reveal the molecular bases of sensory organ evolution in jawed vertebrates

This study integrates genomic, transcriptomic, and morphological data from the small-spotted catshark to uncover molecular mechanisms underlying sensory organ evolution in jawed vertebrates.

Time-dependent enhancement of mRNA vaccines by 4-1BB costimulation

This study shows that administering 4-1BB costimulatory antibodies after 96 hours post-mRNA vaccination enhances CD8 T cell responses and protection against breakthrough infections.

Tetrapod terrestrialisation: a weight-bearing potential already present in the humerus of the stem-tetrapod fish Eusthenopteron foordi

This study shows Eusthenopteron's humerus could withstand terrestrial weight through its microanatomy, suggesting early tetrapods had biomechanical adaptations for land exploration.

Multiomics analysis reveals B. MO1 as a distinct Babesia species and provides insights into its evolution and virulence.

The paper identifies B. MO1 as a distinct Babesia species through multiomics analysis, revealing genomic and functional differences from B. divergens and insights into their evolution and virulence.

Employing a honeybee olfactory neural circuit as a novel gas sensor for the detection of human lung cancer biomarkers

This paper uses honeybee olfactory circuits to detect human lung cancer biomarkers in breath, achieving high classification accuracy for both individual markers and complex mixtures.

Three Distinct Annotation Platforms Differ in Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Long-Read, Short-Read, and Hybrid Sequences Derived from Total Genomic DNA or from Purified Plasmid DNA

This study compares three AMR gene detection platforms across different sequencing data types and DNA sources, finding that hybrid assemblies improve sensitivity and that AMR databases vary in distinguishing mobile and chromosomal resistance genes.

Pre-existing immunity modulates responses to mRNA boosters

The paper shows pre-existing immunity affects the effectiveness of mRNA vaccine boosters, with lower pre-existing antibodies leading to greater post-booster increases and updated vaccines being more effective in certain serostatus groups.

Decoding The Nuclear Genome of The Human Pathogen Babesia duncani Shed Light on its Virulence, Drug Susceptibility and Evolution among Apicomplexa

This study decodes the nuclear genome of Babesia duncani, identifies virulence factors and drug targets, and discovers potent inhibitors for treating babesiosis.

Caveolae couple mechanical stress to integrin recycling and activation

This study shows that caveolae regulate integrin recycling and activation in response to mechanical stress, affecting cellular mechanosensing.

Improved performance of biohybrid muscle-based bio-bots doped with piezoelectric boron nitride nanotubes

This paper demonstrates that integrating piezoelectric boron nitride nanotubes into muscle-based bio-bots improves their force output and motion speed.

Nucleocapsid-specific humoral responses improve the control of SARS-CoV-2

This study shows that nucleocapsid-specific antibodies can help control SARS-CoV-2 infection in mice, suggesting their potential inclusion in vaccines and monoclonal therapies.

Identification of genes required for swarming motility in Bacillus subtilis using transposon mutagenesis and high-throughput sequencing (TnSeq)

This study uses TnSeq to identify genes required for swarming motility in Bacillus subtilis, finding known flagellar genes, previously reported regulators, and 36 additional genes that enhance swarming.

Autonomous treatment of bacterial infections in vivo using antimicrobial micro- and nanomachines

This paper develops antimicrobial micro- and nanomachines that autonomously deliver antibiotics to infection sites, showing efficacy against drug-resistant bacteria in a mouse model.

The impact of individual perceptual and cognitive factors on collective states in a data-driven fish school model

This paper uses a data-driven fish school model to study how perceptual and cognitive factors affect collective swimming patterns in Hemigrammus rhodostomus, finding that minimal alignment and attraction are required for schooling, and that stronger interactions or larger group sizes can disrupt coordination.

Escaping the Fate of Sisyphus: Assessing Resistome Hybridization Baits for Antimicrobial Resistance Gene Capture

The paper evaluates hybridization capture baits for antimicrobial resistance gene detection, showing their effectiveness and providing guidelines for updating bait sets as new resistance genes are discovered.

SARS coronavirus vaccines protect against different coronaviruses

This study shows SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and prior coronavirus infections generate cross-reactive antibodies and T cell responses that provide protection against other coronaviruses in humans and mice.

Molecular and cell biological analysis of SwrB in Bacillus subtilis

This study investigates SwrB's role in Bacillus subtilis flagellar type III secretion, showing it acts sub-stoichiometrically and transiently, with specific residues critical for its function.

Limiting the priming dose of a SARS CoV-2 vaccine improves virus-specific immunity

This study shows that reducing the priming dose of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine can lead to stronger immune responses after boosting, suggesting potential benefits for vaccine distribution and design.

CwlQ is required for swarming motility but not flagellar assembly in Bacillus subtilis

The paper identifies CwlQ as essential for flagellar-dependent swarming motility in Bacillus subtilis but not for flagellar assembly.

Bio-hybrid soft robots with self-stimulating skeletons

This paper presents a bio-hybrid soft robot with a 3D-printed serpentine skeleton that enables self-stimulation and directional motion through muscle contraction.

Secondary ossification center induces and protects growth plate structure

This study identifies the secondary ossification center's role in protecting growth plate hypertrophic chondrocytes from mechanical stress during terrestrial adaptation.

Dental ontogeny in the most primitive bony fish Lophosteus reveals the developmental relationship between teeth and dermal odontodes

The paper uses synchrotron microtomography to study the ontogeny of teeth and dermal odontodes in Lophosteus superbus, revealing their developmental relationship and shared regulatory mechanisms.

Monitoring the collective behavior of enzymatic nanomotors in vitro and in vivo by PET-CT

This paper studies the collective behavior of enzyme-powered nanomotors in vitro and in vivo using PET-CT, showing their ability to mix fluids and distribute homogeneously in the bladder.

3D-printed drug testing platform based on a 3D model of aged human skeletal muscle

This paper presents a 3D-printed platform of bioengineered human skeletal muscle to model aging and test drug effects on muscle function and morphology.

TnFLX: a third-generation mariner-based transposon system for Bacillus subtilis

The paper introduces an improved mariner-based transposon system for Bacillus subtilis with enhanced stability and versatile applications for gene disruption and expression reporting.

Three-dimensional characterisation of osteocyte volumes at multiple scales, and its relationship with bone biology and genome evolution in ray-finned fishes

This study measures osteocyte volumes in ray-finned fishes using 3D imaging and finds genome size correlates with osteocyte volume across species.

Transcription factor NF-κB in a basal metazoan, the sponge, has conserved and unique sequences, activities, and regulation

This study characterizes the NF-κB protein in the sponge Amphimedon queenslandica, showing conserved features with vertebrates but distinct regulatory mechanisms.

Microclimate, CO2 and CH4 concentration on Blue tits (Cyanistes caeruleus) nests: effects of brood size, nestling age and on ectoparasites

The paper measures CO2 and CH4 concentrations in blue tit nests and links them to brood size, nestling age, and ectoparasite abundance.