S. Schultz

Perceptions on the genetic biocontrol of invasive carp

The paper surveys public perceptions on genetic biocontrol of invasive carp, finding that comfort with the technology is influenced by perceived benefits over demographics or usage habits.

Ocean currents drive the worldwide colonization of the most widespread marine plant, eelgrass (Zostera marina)

The paper reconstructs the colonization history of eelgrass using genomic data, showing trans-Pacific currents drove its spread and Atlantic populations arrived more recently with lower genetic diversity.

NF-κB inhibitor alpha has a cross-variant role during SARS-CoV-2 infection in ACE2-overexpressing human airway organoids

The paper uses ACE2-overexpressing airway organoids to show NF-κB inhibitor alpha is upregulated during SARS-CoV-2 infection and its reduced function increases viral infection.

Host autophagy mediates organ wasting and nutrient mobilization for tumor growth

The paper shows that host autophagy drives organ wasting and nutrient mobilization to support tumor growth in Drosophila.

GAK and PRKCD are positive regulators of PRKN-independent mitophagy

This study identifies GAK and PRKCD as positive regulators of PRKN-independent mitophagy through genetic screening and functional analysis in vitro and in vivo.