B. Du

Date palm acclimates to aridity by diverting organic osmolytes for root osmotic adjustment in parallel with leaf membrane remodeling and ROS scavenging

This study shows date palm roots increase osmotic strength with drought by accumulating sugars over minerals, while leaves undergo membrane remodeling and ROS scavenging to prevent oxidative damage.

Cadmium Disrupts Blood-Testis Barrier (BTB) via An Oxidative Stress-Dependent Autophagy in Prepubertal Rats

This study shows cadmium exposure disrupts blood-testis barrier function in prepubertal rats via oxidative stress-induced autophagy and mTOR2 signaling impairment.

The transcription factor OsbZIP48 governs rice responses to zinc deficiency

This study identifies OsbZIP48 as a transcription factor critical for rice's response to zinc deficiency, showing it regulates zinc transporter genes through direct promoter binding.

Preclinical evaluation of RQ3013, a broad-spectrum mRNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 variants

This paper evaluates RQ3013, an mRNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 variants, showing robust immune responses and protection in animal models.

Resolving the developmental mechanisms of coagulation abnormalities characteristic of SARS-CoV2 based on single-cell transcriptome analysis

This study uses single-cell transcriptome analysis to identify immune and metabolic mechanisms underlying coagulation abnormalities in SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Non-canonical Function of a Hif-1α Splice Variant Contributes to the Sustained Flight of Locusts

This study identifies a non-canonical Hif-1 splice variant in locusts that supports sustained flight by promoting glucose oxidation and redox homeostasis under aerobic conditions.

Multi-omics analysis for potential inflammation-related genes involved in tumor immune evasion via extended application of epigenetic data

The paper identifies STAT2 as a regulator of PD-L1 expression through multi-omics analysis and experimental validation, linking it to tumor immune evasion.

Structural basis of substrate recognition and translocation by human ABCA4

This study presents cryo-EM structures of human ABCA4 in different states, revealing substrate recognition and translocation mechanisms.

Changes in the plasmodesma structure and permeability at the bundle sheath and mesophyll interface during the maize C4 leaf development

The paper examines changes in plasmodesma structure and permeability during maize C4 leaf development, finding that plasmodesmata remodeling and transport restriction are accelerated in C4 pathway mutants.

Cross-neutralization antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 and RBD mutations from convalescent patient antibody libraries

Adaptive laboratory evolution of Escherichia coli under acid stress

This study evolves E. coli under acid stress and identifies genetic and expression changes that enhance acid tolerance.

Phanerochaete chrysosporium strain B-22, a parasitic fungus infecting Meloidogyne incognita

This study characterizes the parasitic effect of Phanerochaete chrysosporium strain B-22 on Meloidogyne incognita life stages and demonstrates its efficacy as a biocontrol agent for tomato plants.

Temperature-dependent estimation of Gibbs energies using an updated group contribution method

The paper updates a group contribution method to estimate Gibbs energies and reaction equilibrium constants across temperatures and metal ion concentrations.