M. Kong

A method for recognizing motor imagery EEG signals based on high-quality lead selection

The paper proposes a channel selection strategy for motor imagery EEG signals using brain function networks, reducing channel count while improving recognition accuracy.

Brg1 regulates fibroblast-myofibroblast transition to promote renal fibrosis

This study shows Brg1 promotes fibroblast-myofibroblast transition in renal fibrosis and identifies Prune2 and PU.1 as downstream targets, with PFI-3 as a potential antifibrotic drug.

Chemical inhibition of PIN auxin transporters by the anti-inflammatory drug Naproxen

This study identifies Naproxen as a chemical inhibitor of PIN auxin transporters in plants, revealing its mechanism of action through cellular, biochemical, and structural analyses.

Natural variations in the P-type ATPase heavy metal transporter ZmCd1 controlling cadmium accumulation in maize grains

This study identifies the ZmCd1 gene controlling cadmium accumulation in maize grains and develops molecular markers for breeding low-Cd maize varieties.

Genome-wide identification, characterization and expression analysis of the monovalent cation-proton antiporter superfamily, and their function analysis in maize salt tolerance.

This study identifies and characterizes ZmCPAs in maize, showing their roles in salt tolerance through expression analysis and functional validation.

Human condensin I and II drive extensive ATP-dependent compaction of nucleosome-bound DNA

This study shows human condensin I and II compact nucleosome-bound DNA through ATP-dependent motor activity, forming reversible DNA loops without displacing nucleosomes.

Antimicrobial Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Gas Plasma-Activated Catheter Lock Solution

This study evaluates a novel antibiotic-free gas plasma-activated catheter lock solution, showing it effectively eradicates biofilm microbes and is less toxic to human cells than a standard solution.