W. Ye

The maternal vGluT2 and embryonic mGluR3 signaling relay system controls offspring wing dimorphism in pea aphid

This study identifies a signaling relay system involving maternal vGluT2 and embryonic mGluR3 that controls offspring wing dimorphism in pea aphids through transgenerational phenotypic plasticity.

A drought stress-responsive metabolite malate modulates stomatal responses through G-protein-dependent pathway in grapevine and Arabidopsis

The structure and diversity of the bacterial community in the overlying water of the Yangzong Lake in Yunnan

This study analyzes bacterial community structure and diversity in Yangzong Lake overlying water using high-throughput sequencing, finding variations in physicochemical factors and dominant taxa across sampling sites.

Super Pangenome of Grapevines Empowers Improvement of the Oldest Domesticated Fruit

The paper assembles and annotates haplotype-resolved genomes of grapevines to uncover genetic diversity and disease resistance mechanisms, identifying structural variants linked to downy mildew resistance.

Geographic variation in the songs of two closely related song-learning species, Anna's and Costa's hummingbird (Calypte anna, C. costae)

This study examines geographic variation in songs of two hummingbird species, finding that Anna's hummingbirds show population-level song variation while Costa's hummingbirds show minor frequency differences.

Molecular pharmacology of selective NaV1.6 and dual NaV1.6 and NaV1.2 channel inhibitors that suppress excitatory neuronal activity ex vivo

This paper introduces selective NaV1.6 and dual NaV1.6/NaV1.2 inhibitors that suppress excitatory neuronal activity ex vivo, showing selectivity over NaV1.1 and efficacy in seizure models.

Latitudinal scaling of aggregation with abundance and its consequences for coexistence in species rich forests

The paper examines latitudinal patterns in species aggregation and abundance, showing how these patterns affect coexistence in forests and introduces a framework to model their impact on extinction risk.

Epidemiological evaluation and identification of the insect vector of soybean stay-green associated virus

This study identifies SoSGV as the causative agent of soybean stay-green syndrome and confirms the common brown leafhopper as its vector, revealing its epidemiology and geographical spread.

Deep sequencing of the T cell Receptor reveals common and reproducible CD8+ signatures of response to checkpoint immunotherapy

The paper uses TCR sequencing to identify CD8+ T cell clones associated with response to checkpoint immunotherapy in metastatic melanoma, finding a correlation between peripheral ER clone proportion and clinical outcome.

Latitude influences stability via stabilizing mechanisms in naturally-assembled forest ecosystems at different spatial grains

The paper examines how latitude affects ecosystem stability in forests across different spatial scales, finding that species asynchrony and stability play key roles, with latitude influencing these mechanisms to counteract species richness effects.

A latitudinal pattern of plant leaf-associated bacterial community assembly

The paper identifies a latitudinal gradient in plant leaf-associated bacterial communities, showing host-driven selection at high latitudes and multiple factors at low latitudes.

The N-terminal subunit of vitellogenin in planthopper eggs and saliva acts as a reliable elicitor that induces defenses in rice

This study shows that the N-terminal subunit of vitellogenin from planthoppers induces defense responses in rice, reducing egg hatching and attracting parasitoids.

Rescue of Escherichia coli auxotrophy by de novo small proteins

This study shows that de novo small proteins can rescue Escherichia coli auxotrophy by binding to RNA regulatory regions and increasing gene expression.

Alternative 3' UTRs contributes to post-transcriptional gene expression regulation under high salt stress

The paper investigates how alternative 3' UTRs regulate gene expression in response to high salt stress in Spartina alterniflora, showing that 3' UTR lengthening enhances RNA stability and protein synthesis of stress-related genes.

An intergeneric recombinant geminivirus causes soybean stay-green disease

This paper identifies a novel intergeneric recombinant geminivirus as the cause of soybean stay-green disease, showing it induces symptoms and can be detected in seed coats but not seeds.

Integrative Transcriptomic Analysis Reveals the Immune Mechanism for A CyHV-3-Resistant Common Carp Strain

This study identifies immune mechanisms underlying CyHV-3 resistance in a common carp strain through transcriptomic analysis of gene and lncRNA expression.

Phytophthora sojae effector Avr1d functions as E2 competitor and inhibits ubiquitination activity of GmPUB13 to facilitate infection

This study identifies Avr1d as a Phytophthora sojae effector that inhibits GmPUB13 E3 ligase activity by competing with E2 ubiquitin conjugating enzymes, stabilizing the susceptibility factor and facilitating infection.

Selective expression of variant surface antigens enables Plasmodium falciparum to evade immune clearance in vivo

This study identifies parasite variant surface antigens that help Plasmodium falciparum evade immune clearance in vivo using a humanized mouse model.

Species packing and the latitudinal gradient in beta-diversity

The paper tests whether beta-diversity contributes to the latitudinal gradient in species richness by analyzing tree species data across East Asia.

Mico-Community associated with ectomycorrhizal Russula symbiosis and sporocarp-producing Russula in Fagaceae dominant nature areas in southern China

The study identifies microbial communities associated with ECM Russula symbiosis and sporocarp production in Fagaceae plants in southern China.

Evolution of an interaction between disordered proteins resulted in increased heterogeneity of the binding transition state

The paper compares the binding transition states of ancestral and human IDP domains, finding increased heterogeneity in the human complex.

Foundation species across a latitudinal gradient in China

The paper identifies candidate foundation species in Chinese forests across a latitudinal gradient and finds they are more common in temperate zones than in tropical or boreal regions.

Sub-species niche specialization in the oral microbiome is associated with nasopharyngeal carcinoma risk

This study identifies differences in the oral microbiome between NPC patients and controls, highlighting a pair of co-excluding Granulicatella adiacens variants associated with cancer risk.

Prediction and Characterization of RXLR Effectors in Pythium Species

This paper identifies and characterizes 359 RXLR effectors in nine Pythium species, revealing evolutionary patterns and functional roles in host interactions.

Global gene expression profile during low temperature in the brain of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus)

This study investigates the transcriptome changes in grass carp brains under low temperature, identifying key pathways and genes involved in cold acclimation.

The full-length transcriptome of Spartina alterniflora reveals the complexity of high salt tolerance in monocotyledonous halophyte

This study uses full-length transcriptome sequencing to analyze salt tolerance mechanisms in Spartina alterniflora and identifies key genes and regulatory networks involved in stress response.

Magnaporthe oryzae CK2 is involved in rice blast pathogenesis and accumulates in nuclei, nucleoli, at septal and appressoria pores and forms a large ring structure in appressoria

This study investigates the localization and role of CK2 in Magnaporthe oryzae during growth and infection, finding it localizes to nuclei, nucleoli, septal pores, and appressoria with regulatory functions.

Dynamic Change of Electrostatic Field in TMEM16F Permeation Pathway Shifts Its Ion Selectivity

The paper investigates how TMEM16F shifts ion selectivity from Na+ to Cl- at high intracellular Ca2+ by altering the electrostatic field in its permeation pathway.

Genome-wide identification and expression specificity analysis of the DNA methyltransferase gene family under adversity stresses in cotton

This study identifies and analyzes DNA methyltransferase genes in cotton, showing their functional diversity and stress-specific expression patterns.