V. Verma

Flap endonuclease Substrate Interactions studied using Dynamic Single-Molecule Atomic Force Microscopy

This study uses dynamic single-molecule atomic force microscopy to observe FEN-DNA interactions, revealing how FEN binds, slides, and cleaves branched DNA substrates.

Human dynein-dynactin is a fast processive motor in living cells

The paper uses TIRFM to study dynein-dynactin motility in human cells, finding fast processive movement with specific velocity and run length characteristics.

An intrinsically disordered kinetochore protein coordinates mechanical regulation of chromosome segregation by dynein

The paper identifies how the intrinsically disordered protein Spc105 links dynein to kinetochore-microtubule attachment factors to ensure accurate chromosome segregation.

Genetic Interaction between RLM1 and F-box Motif Encoding gene SAF1 Contributes to Stress Response in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

The paper identifies a genetic interaction between SAF1 and RLM1 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae that influences stress response, showing differential tolerance to various stressors.

Developing selective FPR2 agonists can be a potential approach to treat moderate to severe asthma.

The paper develops selective FPR2 agonists and shows they reduce non-resolving inflammation in asthma models.

Converting Microwave Ovens into Plasma-Generating Decontamination Units for N-95 Respirators

The paper demonstrates a method to decontaminate N-95 respirators using a modified microwave oven, achieving significant viral and bacterial reduction without damaging the respirators.

Systems Biology under heat stress in Indian Cattle

This study compares gene expression under heat stress in two Indian cattle breeds, finding Tharparkar better adapts through upregulated stress response and antioxidant genes.

Minimization of cross-talk between mitotic Checkpoint silencing and error correction

The paper shows that yeast kinetochores use separate PP1 sources and delay SAC silencing to prevent cross-talk between checkpoint silencing and error correction, ensuring accurate chromosome segregation.

Absence of Replication fork associated factor CTF4 and F-box motif Encoding Gene SAF1 leads to reduction in Cell Size and Stress Tolerance Phenotype in S. cerevisiae

The paper shows that deletion of CTF4 and SAF1 in S. cerevisiae leads to smaller cell size and increased stress tolerance, but sensitivity to HU.

The absence of F-box motif Encoding Gene SAF1 and Chromatin Associated factor CTF8 together contributes to MMS Resistant and HU Sensitive phenotype in S. cerevisiae

This study shows that the combined absence of SAF1 and CTF8 in S. cerevisiae leads to MMS resistance, HU sensitivity, and genome instability.

Loss of F-box Motif Encoding Gene SAF1 and RRM3 Together Leads to Synthetic Growth Defect and Sensitivity to HU, MMS in S.cerevisiae

The paper investigates the genetic interaction between SAF1 and RRM3 in S. cerevisiae, showing that their combined inactivation causes synthetic growth defects and sensitivity to genotoxic stress.

Prevalence and Determinants of Caesarean Section in South and South-east Asian Women

The paper examines caesarean section prevalence and its socioeconomic determinants in nine South and South-east Asian countries using Demographic and Health Survey data.

Direct observation of branching MT nucleation in living animal cells.

The paper directly observes branching MT nucleation in Drosophila cells using multi-color TIRF microscopy, showing augmin binding, γ-TuRC recruitment, and daughter MT nucleation at a 36° angle.

Microtubule plus-tips act as signaling hubs for positioning the cleavage furrow during cytokinesis.

This study identifies MT plus-tips as signaling hubs that recruit RhoA activators to position the cleavage furrow during cytokinesis in Drosophila cells.