Genetic underpinnings of the psoriatic spectrum.

The psoriatic field includes both rare and common subtypes. Common complex forms include psoriasis vulgaris and psoriatic arthritis. In these subtypes, certain alleles remain the most relevant genetic factors, although genome-wide association studies lead to the detection of more than 80 susceptibility loci.

Symplasmic phloem unloading and radial post-phloem transport via vascular rays in tuberous roots of Manihot esculenta.

Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is one of the most important staple food crops worldwide. Its starchy tuberous roots supply over 800 million people with carbohydrates. Yet, surprisingly little is known about the processes involved in filling of those vital storage organs.

Identification of a flagellar protein implicated in the gravitaxis in the flagellate Euglena gracilis.

Flagellated cells are of great evolutionary importance across animal and plant species. Unlike higher plants, flagellated cells are involved in reproduction of macro-algae as well as in early diverging land plants. Euglena gracilis is an emerging flagellated model organism.