P. Basu

Mpox virus (MPXV) vertical transmission and fetal demise in a pregnant rhesus macaque model

This study infects pregnant rhesus macaques with clade IIb Mpox virus and finds vertical transmission to the fetus and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Binding of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein to uninfected epithelial cells induces antibody-mediated complement deposition

This study shows that SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein binds to uninfected cells, triggering antibody-mediated complement activation in COVID-19 patients.

Vertical transmission of African-lineage Zika virus through the fetal membranes in a rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) model

This study shows ZIKV can transmit vertically through fetal membranes, not the placenta, in rhesus macaques.

Frequent first-trimester pregnancy loss in rhesus macaques infected with African-lineage Zika virus

This study shows that African-lineage ZIKV infection in early first trimester causes high pregnancy loss in rhesus macaques, regardless of SIV status.

Fetal loss in pregnant rhesus macaques infected with high-dose African-lineage Zika virus

This study shows that high-dose African-lineage Zika virus infection in late first trimester pregnant rhesus macaques causes frequent fetal loss.

Altered DNA methylation in ion transport and immune signalling genes is associated with severity in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

This study identifies DNA methylation changes in PDAC associated with disease severity and finds concordance with TCGA-PAAD and GTEx datasets.

How effective are frogs in regulating crop pest population in a natural multi-trophic system??

This study finds frogs do not effectively reduce crop pest abundance but negatively impact pest predator populations due to intraguild predation in agricultural systems.

Collation of indigenous and local knowledge as evidence base for herpetofauna conservation outside protected areas: Case study from an agricultural landscape in Eastern India

The paper documents how agricultural intensification affects herpetofauna through community knowledge surveys in Eastern India, finding a significant decline in amphibian and snake sightings in higher intensification areas.

RNA binding of Hfq monomers promotes RelA-mediated hexamerization in a limiting Hfq environment

This study shows that RelA-mediated Hfq hexamerization requires RNA binding to Hfq monomers, challenging the idea that only hexamers can bind RNA.

Structural and molecular dynamics of Mycobacterium tuberculosis malic enzyme, a potential anti-TB drug target

This study presents the X-ray structure of Mtb malic enzyme and uses MD simulations to reveal its dynamic behavior, informing potential inhibitor design.

An assessment of land use land cover change in Central Highland of Deccan Peninsula and Semi-Arid tracts of India

This study assesses land use/cover changes in India's Central Highland and Semi-Arid regions from 2000-2013, identifying significant shifts in forest, cropland, and built-up areas using hybrid classification and Markov analysis.

A mixed nitrogen diet and compartmentalized utilization for Mycobacterium tuberculosis replicating in host cells: results of a systems-based analysis

This study investigates nitrogen metabolism in intracellular Mycobacterium tuberculosis using a systems-based approach, revealing compartmentalized utilization of host-derived nitrogen sources.

Making honey bees lie: experimental dissociation of flight experience and dance communication.

This study shows that honey bees update their dance duration after multiple foraging trips, suggesting two distinct memory contents for flight distance information.