R. Cui

Genetically refactored Agrobacterium-mediated transformation

This paper refactors the Agrobacterium tumor-inducing plasmid into a minimal set of genes for plant and fungal transformation, demonstrating a bottom-up engineering approach.

Nutritional composition and metabolic analysis of the newly hatched Anguilla japonica from embryo to preleptocephali obtained from artificial reproduction

This study analyzes the nutritional composition and transcriptome of early-stage Japanese eel larvae to understand their nutrient requirements and metabolic pathways.

Attractant and repellent induce opposing changes in the chemoreceptor four-helix bundle ligand-binding domain

The paper identifies malate as a repellent recognized by the MCP2021 chemoreceptor in Comamonas testosteroni and shows how it induces opposing conformational changes compared to the attractant citrate.

Transcriptome analysis of protein kinase MoCK2 affect acetyl-CoA metabolism and import of CK2 interacting mitochondrial proteins into mitochondria in rice blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae

This paper investigates the role of MoCK2 in rice blast fungus metabolism and mitochondrial protein import, finding it affects acetyl-CoA production and mitochondrial function essential for pathogenesis.

Selective binding and transport of protocadherin 15 isoforms by stereocilia unconventional myosins in a heterologous expression system

The paper investigates the selective transport of PCDH15 isoforms by specific myosins in a heterologous system, revealing isoform-specific transport patterns.

Data-informed discovery of hydrolytic nanozymes

This paper develops data-informed strategies to design hydrolytic nanozymes with enhanced catalytic activity and broad substrate specificity.

Identification of a peroxidase inhibitor that enhances kanamycin activity

The paper identifies a peroxidase inhibitor, 6D1, that enhances kanamycin activity against carbapenem-resistant bacteria.

Genomics of a killifish from the Seychelles islands supports transoceanic island colonization and reveals relaxed selection of developmental genes

The study uses genomic data from Seychelles killifish to support trans-oceanic colonization and identifies relaxed selection on developmental genes.

The genetic architecture of the sexually selected sword ornament and its evolution in hybrid populations

The paper investigates the genetic architecture of a sexually selected sword ornament in swordtail fish, identifying a major QTL and candidate genes, and finding evidence of selection against the trait in hybrid populations.

A Novel Non-hypermucoviscous ST11 Hypervirulent Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Lacking Classical Virulence Factors

This study identifies a non-hypermucoviscous ST11 hypervirulent K. pneumoniae strain lacking classical virulence factors, showing increased virulence through ampR and WcaJ mechanisms.

Intra-Species Differences in Population Size shape Life History and Genome Evolution

This study investigates how population size differences among turquoise killifish populations affect lifespan and genome evolution, finding that small populations accumulate deleterious mutations linked to short lifespan.

Lyb-2-4, a unique genomic region of hypervirulent carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii

The paper identifies a genomic region Lyb-2-4 associated with hypervirulence in carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, showing higher mortality in infected patients and mice.