B. Yi

ASY3 has dosage-dependent diverse effects on meiotic crossover formation

This study shows that ASY3 dosage affects crossover formation in Brassica napus, with reduced dosage increasing crossover numbers and disrupting interference.

Host ZCCHC3 blocks HIV-1 infection and production by a dual mechanism

This study identifies ZCCHC3 as a novel anti-HIV-1 factor that acts through a dual mechanism to block viral infection and production.

Commensal bacteria can inhibit the growth of P. aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis airway infections through a released metabolite

This study identifies airway commensal bacteria that inhibit P. aeruginosa growth in CF by producing acetate, suggesting acetate as a potential therapeutic target.

Two Rac1 pools integrate the direction and coordination of collective cell migration

This study identifies two switchable Rac1 pools in Drosophila border cells that integrate direction and coordination during collective migration.

PIMT suppresses endothelial activation and vascular inflammation through methylation of TRAF6

This study identifies PIMT as a suppressor of endothelial activation and vascular inflammation by methylating TRAF6, inhibiting its function and reducing ICAM-1 expression.

A genotype independent DMP-HI system in dicot crops

This paper demonstrates a genotype-independent in vivo haploid induction system in dicot crops by mutating DMP genes, achieving HI rates of 1.9%, 2.4%, and 1.2% in tomato, rapeseed, and tobacco respectively.

Phylogenetic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 lineage development across the first and second waves in Eastern Germany, 2020

The paper analyzes SARS-CoV-2 lineage development in Eastern Germany during the first and second waves, identifying new variants introduced in 2020 as the main cause of the second wave.

BnaA03.WRKY28, interacting with BnaA09.VQ12, acts as a brake factor of activated BnWRKY33-mediated resistance outburst against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Brassica napus

Under constant infection by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, BnaA03.WRKY28 interacts with BnaA09.VQ12 and takes precedence over phosphorylated BnWRKY33 to bind to the BnWRKY33 promoter, thereby weakening resistance but promoting branching.

exosome-LncPICALM-AU1 regulates endothelial-mesenchymal transition in hepatopulmonary syndrome

This study identifies exosomal lncRNA PICALM-AU1 from cholangiocytes as a key regulator of endothelial-mesenchymal transition in hepatopulmonary syndrome, with potential as a biomarker and therapeutic target.

Filaggrin deficient mice have a lower threshold for cutaneous allergen sensitization but do not develop spontaneous skin inflammation or atopy

This study shows that Flg-deficient mice do not develop spontaneous skin inflammation or atopy, but Flg deficiency may modulate dermatitis caused by other barrier defects.