R. Sen

Thioether-functionalized cellulose for the fabrication of oxidation-responsive biomaterial coatings and films

This paper develops HECMTP, an oxidation-responsive biomaterial that improves coating performance for medical devices by reducing fouling and delamination.

Comparison of microbial and sono-assisted alkaline pre-treatment of sugarcane bagasse, followed by one-pot synthesis of microbial extracellular polymeric substance through simultaneous delignification, saccharification, and fermentation

Morphology, biology and phylogeny of Xenos gadagkari sp.nov. (Strepsiptera: Xenidae): an endoparasite of Polistes wattii (Hymenoptera: Vespidae).

The paper describes a new Strepsiptera species, Xenos gadagkari, found in the wasp Polistes wattii in India, detailing its morphology, biology, and phylogeny.

E-proteins set the threshold for optimal TCF1 expression during αβ T cell development.

This study shows E-proteins regulate TCF1 expression thresholds during T cell development, with EPE3 being critical for TCF1 levels and T cell differentiation.

Ticks without borders: Microbial communities of immature Neotropical tick species parasitizing migratory landbirds along northern Gulf of Mexico

This study examines microbial communities in ticks parasitizing migratory birds in the Gulf of Mexico, identifying pathogenic microbes and their potential role in tick-borne pathogen spread.

Trehalose-based coacervates for local bioactive protein delivery to the central nervous system

This study develops trehalose-based coacervates for targeted delivery of bioactive proteins to the CNS, showing high loading, controlled release, and compatibility with neural cells.

BRG1/BRM inhibitor targets AML stem cells and exerts superior preclinical efficacy combined with BET or Menin inhibitor

This study shows that FHD-286, a BRG1/BRM inhibitor, reduces AML burden and improves survival when combined with Menin or BET inhibitors in xenograft models of AML with MLL1r or mtNPM1.

Partnership with both fungi and bacteria can protect Odontotermes obesus fungus gardens against fungal invaders.

This study identifies pathogenic fungi in termite fungus gardens and shows that interactions with bacteria and the crop fungus help maintain a Termitomyces monoculture.

Cardiomyocyte-specific adenylyl cyclase type-8 overexpression induces activation of RelA together with myocardial and systemic inflammation

This study shows that overexpressing adenylyl cyclase type-8 in cardiomyocytes activates RelA and causes myocardial and systemic inflammation, leading to accelerated aging and reduced lifespan.

Transcription factor TFII-I fine tunes innate properties of B lymphocytes

This study shows that TFII-I is essential for maintaining innate B cell properties, with its loss causing myeloid-like transcriptomic changes and increased IgG3 switching.

Prevalence, persistence, and genetics of antibody responses to protein toxins and virulence factors

The paper uses PhIP-Seq with a ToxScan library to profile antibody responses to toxins and virulence factors in 1,000 individuals, finding MHC-II locus associations and novel anti-flagellin links to juvenile dermatomyositis.

Bacterial supergroup specific "Cost" of Wolbachia infections in Nasonia vitripennis

This study examines the fitness costs of Wolbachia infections in Nasonia vitripennis, finding supergroup-specific negative effects on traits like fecundity and longevity.

Pseudomonas can prevent the parasitic fungus, while keeping the crop fungus unaffected, in the gardens of Odontotermes obesus.

This study identifies Pseudomonas as a defensive mutualist in fungus-growing termites that suppresses parasitic fungi without affecting the crop fungus.

Direct observation of RAG recombinase recruitment to chromatin and the IgH locus in live pro-B cells

The paper uses single-molecule imaging to study RAG recombinase dynamics in live pro-B cells, revealing its search strategy for chromatin and the IgH locus.

Mitogen-independent cell cycle progression in B lymphocytes

This study shows B lymphocytes can undergo multiple mitosis-independent divisions after the first mitosis, driven by unique G1 phase characteristics and limited by apoptosis, with Birc5 playing an essential role.

Aging skeletal muscle proteomics finds changes in spliceosome, immune factors, proteostasis and mitochondria

This study identifies age-related changes in skeletal muscle proteomics, showing deficits in energy metabolism, increased inflammation, proteostasis, and alternative splicing.

Performance evaluation of biosurfactant stabilized microbubbles in enhanced oil recovery

This study evaluates biosurfactant-stabilized microbubbles for tertiary oil recovery, finding they achieve higher oil recovery (46%) than aqueous biosurfactant solutions (36%) with lower pressure requirements.