G. Meng

African Swine Fever Virus major capsid p72 Trimers function as a pH sensor during uncoating process of virus endocytosis

This study identifies ASFV p72 trimers as pH-sensitive structures that depolymerize in acidic endosomal conditions, explaining the pH-dependent uncoating mechanism of ASFV.

Mitochondrial genome evolution in the Diprionidae: Major gene rearrangement in the basal Hymenoptera

The paper examines mitochondrial gene rearrangements in Diprionidae, showing their potential as phylogenetic markers in Hymenoptera evolution.

The complete chloroplast genome sequence of Akebia trifoliata and a comparative analysis within the Ranales clade

This study reports the complete chloroplast genome of Akebia trifoliata and performs a comparative analysis within the Ranales clade, revealing its genetic structure and phylogenetic relationships.

Nucleocapsid 203 mutations enhance SARS-CoV-2 immune evasion

This study shows that the nucleocapsid 203 mutation, combined with spike L452R, enhances SARS-CoV-2 immune evasion and fitness, contributing to the dominance of variants like Delta and Omicron.

A Useful Guide to Lectin Binding: Machine-Learning Directed Annotation of 57 Unique Lectin Specificities

The paper uses machine learning and manual annotation to define the glycan-binding specificities of 57 lectins based on microarray data.

Nucleocapsid mutation R203K/G204R increases the infectivity, fitness and virulence of SARS-CoV-2

This study shows that the N protein mutations R203K/G204R increase SARS-CoV-2 infectivity, replication, and virulence, contributing to its spread and disease severity.

Precision Genome and Base Editing by Regulating mRNA Nuclear Export Using Selective Inhibitors of Nuclear Export

This study identifies SINEs as inhibitors of CRISPR-Cas9 activity by blocking Cas9 mRNA nuclear export, enhancing genome and base editing specificity in human cells.

Reversible Mitochondrial Fragmentation in iPSC-Derived Cardiomyocytes from Children with DCMA, a Mitochondrial Cardiomyopathy

This study uses iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes from DCMA patients to show reversible mitochondrial fragmentation and OPA1 isoform imbalance, suggesting SS-31 as a potential therapy.

Crystal structure of Senecavirus A 3C protease

This study determines the crystal structure of Senecavirus A 3C protease at 1.9 Å resolution, revealing structural differences in the binding groove that may influence cleavage efficiency.

A common problem in the purification of calicivirus raised by molecular sieving: balance between purification and loss of viral particles

This study evaluates the impact of molecular sieving on Feline Calicivirus stability using cryo-EM and develops a scoring system to assess purification effects.

Expression and purification of African Swine Fever virus p72 trimers as subunit vaccine candidate

The paper withdraws its manuscript due to invalid results and intends to revise the technical approach and interpretation.

Out of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and get flourishing - the evolution of Neodon voles (Rodentia: Cricetidae) revealed by systematic sampling and low coverage whole genome sequencing

This study identifies six new Neodon species using systematic sampling and low coverage whole genome sequencing, revealing the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau as the origin and highlighting climate change and geographic isolation as drivers of speciation.

Phenotypic plasticity as a mechanism of cave colonization and adaptation

This study shows that cave-related traits in Astyanax mexicanus can appear within one generation through phenotypic plasticity, not just genetic adaptation.

Phylogeny, transposable element and sex chromosome evolution of the basal lineage of birds

This study investigates sex chromosome evolution in paleognath birds, finding that tinamous have higher substitution rates and unique evolutionary strata without chromosomal inversion.

Access COI barcode efficiently using high throughput Single End 400 bp sequencing

The paper introduces a high-throughput sequencing approach to efficiently generate full-length COI barcodes using SE400 data, achieving high accuracy in species identification.

Myricetin Attenuates LPS-induced Inflammation in RAW 264.7 Macrophages and Mouse Models

This study shows myricetin reduces inflammation in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages and mouse models of acute lung injury by inhibiting NF-κB and MAPK pathways.