Lu Liu

Dual-Binding Scaffold RRsS1 Bridges Pol IV Transcripts and DNA Templates for Robust Reproductive siRNA Biogenesis

This study identifies RRsS1 as a dual-binding scaffold that stabilizes Pol IV transcription complexes to enhance siRNA biogenesis in plant reproduction.

Pto evolved from malectin-like RLKs phosphorylates AvrPtoB to promote Prf-mediated immunity in Solanum pimpinellifolium

This study shows Pto phosphorylates AvrPtoB to enhance immunity in tomato and identifies evolutionary changes that stabilize Pto.

A global atlas of deep-sea cold seep viruses uncovers extensive genomic novelty and biotechnological potential

The paper constructs a global virome atlas of cold seep ecosystems, revealing novel viral diversity and biotechnological potential.

A Fungal Natural Product that Inhibits Plant Cellulose Biosynthesis by disrupting Cellulose Synthase Complexes

This paper identifies a fungal natural product, MDD, as a novel cellulose biosynthesis inhibitor that targets CESA1 and disrupts cellulose synthase complexes, enabling the development of multi-drug resistant crop varieties.

End-to-end bimodal anti-counterfeiting by informational DNA nanoparticles

This paper develops an end-to-end DNA steganography framework for anti-counterfeiting that integrates IoT and DNA-of-Things, enabling secure information embedding and multi-level authentication.

A shift between r and K strategies in the life cycle of a unicellular microalga

This study shows that the microalga Haematococcus lacustris uses both r and K reproductive strategies throughout its life cycle, challenging the idea that species only use one strategy.

Restoring the loss of consciousness under sevoflurane anesthesia in states of anxiety and depression by potently activating serotonergic pathways in brain

This study identifies a serotonergic pathway between the central amygdala and medial prefrontal cortex that accelerates sevoflurane anesthesia recovery, particularly in individuals with anxiety and depression.

The 5-hydroxytryptaminergic Neurons Locating in the Dorsal Raphe Nucleus and Different Receptors of 5-HT Were Implicated in Mediating the Arousal from Sevoflurane Anesthesia

The study investigates the role of 5-HT neurons and their receptors in mediating delayed awakening from sevoflurane anesthesia in mice.