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A high-fidelity in vitro model of the human intestinal epithelium

This paper develops an in vitro model of the human intestinal epithelium that closely mimics in vivo cell types using single-cell transcriptomics and a biomedical foundation model.

Using eDNA metabarcoding to establish targets for freshwater fish composition following river restoration

This study uses eDNA metabarcoding to identify fish community composition and set realistic targets for a river restoration project, finding more species than traditional capture surveys.

Metabolic plasticity of serine metabolism is crucial for cGAS/STING-signalling and innate immune response to viral infections in the gut

The paper identifies metabolic changes in serine metabolism linked to cGAS/STING-signalling and immune response in gut inflammation.

BORCS6 is involved in the enlargement of lung lamellar bodies in Lrrk2 knockout mice

The paper investigates the role of LRRK2 and BORCS6 in lung lamellar body morphology using mouse models and cell cultures, finding that BORCS6 deficiency leads to enlarged lamellar bodies.

Knowledge of Chagas disease in Latin American migrant population living in Japan and factors associated with knowledge level

This study evaluates knowledge of Chagas disease among Latin American migrants in Japan before and after an educational activity, finding that prior testing and longer residence in Japan are associated with better knowledge.