G. Ye

Genomic signatures associated with the evolutionary loss of egg yolk in parasitoid wasps

This study identifies genomic signatures of yolk loss in parasitoid wasps, showing independent Vg gene loss events and associated functional biases in related genes.

CSTA: A Biomarker Regulating Esophageal Stricture Epithelial Barrier, Potential Medication Target

The paper identifies CSTA as a biomarker for esophageal epithelial barrier function and shows FK506 can rescue CSTA-knockdown effects in strictures.

A parasitoid serpin gene that disrupts host immunity shows adaptive evolution of alternative splicing

The paper studies the evolution of alternative splicing and gene duplication in a parasitoid serpin gene, finding they jointly contribute to protein diversity and show divergent evolutionary patterns.

The Cation/H+ exchanger OsCAX2 is involved in cadmium tolerance and accumulation through vacuolar sequestration in rice

This study identifies OsCAX2 as a key gene for cadmium tolerance and accumulation in rice by promoting vacuolar sequestration, reducing grain cadmium levels by over 70%.

Brevicidine, a bacterial non-ribosomally produced cyclic antimicrobial lipopeptide with a unique modus operandi

This study investigates brevicidine's antimicrobial mechanism against AMR Gram-negative pathogens and shows its efficacy in a mouse model.

Subcutaneous BCG vaccination protects against streptococcal pneumonia via regulating innate immune responses in the lung

This study shows subcutaneous BCG vaccination enhances innate protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae by accelerating neutrophilia in the lung, independent of monocyte training.

A generic sequential stimulation adapter for reducing muscle fatigue during functional electrical stimulation

The paper introduces a SEQ adapter that reduces muscle fatigue during FES by rotating pulses between electrodes, showing excellent signal integrity preservation.

Single-dose respiratory mucosal delivery of next-generation viral-vectored COVID-19 vaccine provides robust protection against both ancestral and variant strains of SARS-CoV-2

This study evaluates a multivalent Ad-vectored vaccine delivered via respiratory mucosal route, showing robust protection against SARS-CoV-2 and variants in mice.

Cooperative herbivory between two important pests of rice

This study shows that two rice pests, the brown planthopper and the rice striped stem borer, cooperate by jointly attacking rice plants, improving plant quality and reducing parasitism risk.

The Development of a Novel Nanobody Therapeutic for SARS-CoV-2

This paper develops a potent, low-cost nanobody therapeutic, Nanosota-1C-Fc, that effectively blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro and in vivo with high affinity and stability.

Genome-wide data inferring the evolution and population demography of the novel pneumonia coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)

This study analyzes SARS-CoV-2 genome data to infer its evolution and population demography using phylogenetic and population genetics methods.