R. Kaur

Targeting dendritic cell-specific TNFR2 improves skin and joint inflammation by inhibiting IL-12/ IFN-γ pathways in a mouse model of psoriatic arthritis.

Impact of Species-Specific Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) on Maize (Zea mays) Phenotypic and Biochemical Diversity

This study evaluates the impact of four PGPR species on maize growth and biochemical parameters, finding significant increases in chlorophyll, enzymes, and yield.

Loss of circulating CD8α+ NK cells during human Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection

The paper identifies CD8+ NK cells as a Mtb-responsive population with enhanced maturity and cytotoxicity in human TB infection, correlating with disease resistance.

Identifying the genetic and epigenetic basis for asymmetric bZIP expression in temperature-stressed bread wheat

This study investigates the genetic and epigenetic factors underlying asymmetric bZIP expression in bread wheat under temperature stress.

Barriers to cascade screening in people at risk of Thoracic Aortic Disease: a mixed methods evaluation from the DECIDE-TAD initiative

This study identifies barriers to cascade screening for thoracic aortic disease using mixed methods, finding low uptake due to awareness, health literacy, and cost concerns.

SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers pro-atherogenic inflammatory 1 responses in human coronary vessels

This study shows SARS-CoV-2 infects macrophages in coronary atherosclerotic lesions, causing inflammation that may increase cardiovascular risk.

SWI/SNF complex-mediated chromatin remodelling in Candida glabrata is vital for immune evasion

This study shows that chromatin remodelling by the SWI/SNF complex in Candida glabrata affects immune evasion by modulating gene expression in macrophages.

Nuclease proteins CifA and CifB promote spermatid DNA damage associated with symbiont-induced cytoplasmic incompatibility

The paper shows CifA and CifB nuclease activities cause DNA damage in spermatids, contributing to cytoplasmic incompatibility in Drosophila.

The Cif proteins from Wolbachia prophage WO modify sperm genome integrity to establish cytoplasmic incompatibility

This study shows CifA and CifB proteins from Wolbachia prophage WO modify sperm genome integrity, causing cytoplasmic incompatibility in Drosophila by altering histone retention and protamine levels.

A soluble ACE2 microbody protein fused to a single immunoglobulin Fc domain is a potent inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 infection in cell culture

The paper describes a modified soluble ACE2 protein that effectively inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection in cell culture with higher potency than previous versions.

Common Garlic (Allium sativum L.) has Potent Anti-Bacillus anthracis Activity

This study evaluates the anti-Bacillus anthracis activity of common plants, finding that garlic extract shows potent bactericidal effects and stability under various conditions.

Wolbachia modifies thermal preference in Drosophila melanogaster

This study shows that Wolbachia infection in Drosophila melanogaster alters thermal preference, with different Wolbachia variants causing distinct temperature choices.