R. Ray

Genome-wide associations of leaf spectral variation in MAGIC lines of Nicotiana attenuata

This study uses MAGIC lines of Nicotiana attenuata to associate genetic variation with leaf spectral variation, identifying a novel locus linked to red-edge and near-infrared reflectance.

CCR3 inhibition suppresses inflammation-driven recruitment of peripheral immune cells to the eye

This study shows that inhibiting CCR3 reduces inflammation and immune cell infiltration in ocular models, suggesting a role in AMD pathogenesis.

Breathe Easy, an automated respiratory data pipeline for waveform characteristic analysis

Breathe Easy automates respiratory data analysis, producing statistical outputs and graphs, validated against manual methods in an Alzheimer's mouse model.

Partial EMT and associated changes in cellular plasticity in oncovirus-positive samples

The paper analyzes transcriptomics data to identify common gene regulatory features in oncovirus-positive samples, revealing partial EMT and metabolic changes linked to immune checkpoint molecules.

Mapping the risks of China's global coastal development to marine socio-ecological systems

This study assesses the risks of China's overseas coastal development projects on marine biodiversity and Indigenous communities, identifying high-risk sectors and regions.

Modified E2 glycoprotein of hepatitis C virus enhances pro-inflammatory cytokines and protective immune response in mice

This study modifies the HCV E2 glycoprotein to reduce CD81 binding, enhancing pro-inflammatory cytokines and protective immune response in mice.

Circulatory exosomes from COVID-19 patients trigger NLRP3 inflammasome in endothelial cells

This study shows that exosomes from severe COVID-19 patients activate the NLRP3 inflammasome in endothelial cells, leading to increased IL-1β secretion.

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein expressing epithelial cells promotes senescence associated secretory phenotype in endothelial cells and increased inflammatory response

This study shows that SARS-CoV-2 spike protein-expressing epithelial cells induce senescence-associated secretory phenotype in endothelial cells, increasing inflammation and leukocyte adhesion.

Exosomes from COVID-19 patients carry tenascin-C and fibrinogen-β in triggering inflammatory signals in distant organ cells

This study identifies tenascin-C and fibrinogen-β in exosomes from COVID-19 patients that trigger pro-inflammatory cytokine expression in distant organ cells.