E. Han

Integrin-like adhesin CglD confers traction and stabilizes bacterial focal adhesions involved in myxobacterial gliding motility

The paper identifies CglD as a β-integrin-like adhesin in Myxococcus xanthus that stabilizes bacterial focal adhesions and enables gliding motility through mechanosensory and mechanotransductory functions.

Data-driven optimization yielded a highly-efficient CRISPR/Cas9 system for gene editing in Arabidopsis

The paper develops a CRISPR/Cas9 system for Arabidopsis using the NUC1 promoter, achieving high editing efficiency and stable inheritance in the T2 generation.

R-BIND 2.0: An Updated Database of Bioactive RNA-Targeting Small Molecules and Associated RNA Secondary Structures

R-BIND 2.0 updates the database of RNA-targeting small molecules by refining curation, analyzing RNA structures, and introducing a search algorithm for structure-based ligand discovery.

Exploitation of neighbouring subsoil for nutrient acquisition under annual-perennial strip intercropping systems

This study shows that deep-rooted perennials intercropped with annuals access nutrients at deeper soil layers, enhancing resource complementarity.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa differentiates substrate rigidity using retraction of type IV pili

This study shows Pseudomonas aeruginosa uses type IV pili retraction to sense substrate stiffness, with PilA concentration dynamics linked to transcriptional responses.

Digging roots is easier with AI

This study demonstrates that using CNN-based software like RootPainter can significantly reduce time and effort in root quantification by accurately analyzing root images with and without debris.

RootPainter: Deep Learning Segmentation of Biological Images with Corrective Annotation

RootPainter is a software tool for training deep neural networks in biological image analysis, tested on plant root datasets for segmentation tasks.

Ex vivo dynamics of human glioblastoma cells in a microvasculature-on-a-chip system correlates with tumor heterogeneity and subtypes

This study uses a microvasculature-on-a-chip system to analyze ex vivo dynamics of human glioblastoma cells, showing correlations with tumor heterogeneity and subtypes.