I. Kang

Viral Syncytia Evolve to Resist Interferon

This study shows that SARS-CoV-2 syncytia reduce interferon and antibody effectiveness, explaining the evolution of fusogenic viral variants.

Cultivation of SAR202 Bacteria from the Ocean

This study successfully cultivates SAR202 bacteria, revealing their slow growth, light inhibition, and metabolic capabilities involving multiple catabolic pathways.

Altered CD8+ T cell associated aging gene signature in the peripheral blood of patients with Alzheimer's disease.

The paper examines gene expression in CD8+ T cells from Alzheimer's patients and finds altered levels of age-associated genes linked to cognitive decline.

No evidence of fetal defects or anti-syncytin-1 antibody induction following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination

This study investigates whether COVID-19 mRNA vaccination affects pregnancy outcomes or induces anti-syncytin-1 antibodies, finding no evidence of fetal defects or increased antibody levels.

Heme auxotrophy in abundant aquatic microbial lineages

The paper identifies heme auxotrophy in the acI bacterial lineage and shows it is widespread in uncultivated microbial groups, suggesting heme could enhance microbial culture diversity.

Antibody against envelope protein from human endogenous retrovirus activates neutrophils in systemic lupus erythematosus

The paper identifies an endogenous retrovirus envelope protein, ERV-K102, elevated in SLE patients, which is activated by SLE IgG to promote neutrophil activation and NET formation.

Culturing the ubiquitous freshwater actinobacterial acI lineage by supplying a biochemical ‘helper’ catalase

This study successfully cultures two freshwater acI actinobacterial strains by supplementing growth media with catalase, revealing insights into their metabolic preferences and supporting the Black Queen hypothesis.