Resident microorganisms (microbiota) have far-reaching effects on the biology of their animal hosts, with major consequences for the host’s health and fitness. Some of these effects can be explained b
Understanding the genetic, molecular and evolutionary basis of cysteine-stabilized antifungal proteins (AFPs) from fungi is important for understanding whether their function is mainly defensive or as
Conchosporangia maturation is crucial for the yield of Pyropia/Porphyra. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying this process are poorly understood. In this study, we selected two strains of Pyro
The pathogenesis of many retinal degenerations, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is punctuated by an ill-defined network of sterile inflammatory responses. The delineation of innate and
