T. Albrecht

Reflection confocal microscopy for quantitative assessment of airway surface liquid dysregulation and pharmacological rescue in cystic fibrosis under near-physiological conditions

This paper introduces confocal reflection microscopy as a method to measure airway surface liquid height in cystic fibrosis models without perturbing the ASL, showing it is sensitive to detect ASL changes and therapeutic responses.

Differences in sperm swimming speed and morphology between the three genetic morphs in the ruff sandpiper

The paper compares sperm swimming speed and morphology among three genetic morphs of ruff sandpipers and finds Faeder sperm are slowest, but Independent sperm do not show expected higher quality.

Songbirds avoid the oxidative stress costs of high blood glucose levels

This study shows that songbirds avoid oxidative stress from high blood glucose at the macroevolutionary level, despite within-species oxidative costs.

Sterically enhanced control of enzyme-assisted DNA assembly

This paper introduces a method to overcome size limitations in DNA assembly by using steric control to enhance enzymatic activity, enabling the creation of functionalised DNA structures with multiple probes.

Urban birds' tolerance towards humans was largely unaffected by increased variation in human levels due to COVID-19 shutdowns

The study found urban birds' tolerance of humans remained largely unchanged despite reduced human presence in parks during COVID-19 shutdowns.

The sources of sex differences in aging in annual fishes

This study shows that sex differences in lifespan among annual fishes are influenced by social and environmental factors rather than intrinsic aging rates.

Ecology and Epidemiology of Wheat Curl Mite and Mite-Transmissible Viruses in Colorado and Insights into the Wheat Virome

The paper analyzes genetic variability in wheat curl mites and mite-transmissible viruses in Colorado, identifies resistance sources in wheat germplasm, and finds variation in virus resistance among wheat varieties.

Inter-annual stability and age-dependent changes in plasma testosterone levels in a longitudinally monitored free-living passerine bird

This study examines inter-annual stability and age-dependent changes in plasma testosterone levels in wild great tits, finding higher stability in females and a quadratic age-related peak in males.

A global analysis of song frequency in passerines provides no support for the acoustic adaptation hypothesis but suggests a role for sexual selection

This study analyzes song frequency in 5,085 passerine species and finds no support for the acoustic adaptation hypothesis but links song frequency to body size and sexual selection.