Juliano Morimoto

Q-niche estimates ecological hypervolumes using a quantum mechanics-inspired algorithm, preserving topological features better than existing methods in synthetic and empirical data.

This study examines the evolution of climatic niche hypervolumes in gymnosperms, finding independent evolution of geometric and topological properties.

This study examines how bumblebees adjust their nutritional choices under different thermal stresses, finding that cold stress prioritizes carbohydrates while heat stress disrupts nutrient balance.

The paper analyzes proteome composition in 35 butterfly species to test if it correlates with thermal limits and diet breadth, finding no such association.

This study investigates how larval crowding affects seminal proteome allocation in Drosophila melanogaster males and females, finding that small males transfer more seminal proteins despite producing less overall.

The paper shows hybrid membranes select for D-ribose, deoxyribose, and specific L-amino acids, suggesting membrane permeability influenced life's stereochemistry.

The paper identifies a ubiquitous edge effect in amino acid usage across domains of life, driven by secondary structure propensities rather than evolutionary history or temperature.

This study shows turmeric reduces lifespan in houseflies regardless of diet and sex, with females showing greater body mass at death.

This study investigates the toxic effects of food dyes and their components on Drosophila, finding that turmeric, a component of green and blue dyes, causes developmental and behavioral toxicity.

This study shows that fluctuating temperatures worsen nutritional stress in Drosophila populations, with tropical populations more affected than temperate ones.

This study shows that Drosophila infected with M. luteus reduce protein intake and increase carbohydrate intake, improving survival through nutritional self-medication.