G. Wei

The first host-associated anaerobic isolate of Psychrilyobacter provides insights into its potential roles in the abalone gut

The paper isolates the first host-associated Psychrilyobacter strain from abalone gut and identifies its functional roles in host metabolism and health.

High-resolution small RNAs landscape provides insights into alkane adaptation in the marine alkane-degrader Alcanivorax dieselolei B-5

This study identifies sRNA candidates in Alcanivorax dieselolei B-5 under alkane and non-alkane conditions, revealing their roles in alkane metabolism and adaptation.

Structural insights into the elevator-type transport mechanism of a bacterial ZIP metal transporter

This study determines the structural mechanism of a bacterial ZIP metal transporter, revealing an elevator-type transport mechanism through structural and computational analysis.

MATR3-antisense LINE1 RNA meshwork scaffolds higher-order chromatin organization

The paper shows MATR3 and antisense LINE1 RNAs form a meshwork that organizes chromatin, and their disruption causes chromatin reorganization.

Void volume fraction of granular scaffolds

The paper provides simulated granular scaffolds with known void volume fraction (VVF) to study measurement accuracy and reveals VVF may be unreliable as a descriptor.

Dipeptides are minimalistic but sufficient for liquid-liquid phase separation

This study identifies dipeptides as minimalistic yet sufficient for liquid-liquid phase separation through computational and experimental methods.

Differences in the gut microbiomes of distinct ethnicities within the same geographic area are linked to host metabolic health

The paper compares gut microbiomes of East Asian and White individuals in the same geographic area, finding ethnic differences linked to metabolic health and independent of diet.

Keratin5-BMP4 mechanosignaling regulates reciprocal acetylation and methylation at H3K9 to define blastema cell remodeling during zebrafish heart regeneration

This study identifies a Krt5-BMP4 mechanosignaling pathway that regulates histone modifications and blastema cell remodeling during zebrafish heart regeneration.

Deep sea sediments associated with cold seeps are a subsurface reservoir of viral diversity

The paper analyzes viral diversity in deep sea cold seep sediments, finding high endemism and links to microbial hosts and biogeochemical cycling.

Intestinal inflammation modulates the expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 and potentially overlaps with the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 related disease

The paper examines how intestinal inflammation affects ACE2 and TMPRSS2 expression and identifies shared molecular networks between COVID-19 and IBD.

In-Vivo Toxicity Studies and In-Vitro Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by Povidone-iodine In-situ Gel Forming Formulations

This study evaluates the virucidal activity and safety of Povidone-iodine in-situ gel formulations against SARS-CoV-2 in vitro and in vivo.

Single-cell RNA-seq reveals endoimmune cells in zebrafish

The paper identifies endoimmune cells, a novel subpopulation of endothelial cells in zebrafish, using single-cell RNA sequencing and shows their involvement in immune responses.

Benzaldehyde Synthases Are Encoded by Cinnamoyl-CoA Reductase Genes in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

This study identifies cinnamoyl-CoA reductases (CCR) as benzaldehyde synthases in cucumber, showing their specific expression and enzymatic activity in roots and flowers.

Regulating Soil Bacterial Diversity, Enzyme Activities and Community Composition Using Residues from Golden Apple Snails

This study evaluates how golden apple snail residues affect soil properties and bacterial communities, finding that they increase soil nutrients and alter bacterial diversity and composition.

High innate preference for black substrate in the chive gnat, Bradysia odoriphaga (Diptera: Sciaridae)

This study shows that chive gnat adults prefer black substrates regardless of color hues, brightness, or ambient light conditions.

Targeted RNA NextGenSeq profiling in oncology using single molecule molecular inversion probes.

This study demonstrates a targeted RNA next generation sequencing technique for identifying molecular aberrations in glioma patients to guide precision therapy.