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BOLE: A Knowledge-Enhanced Multi-Agent Framework for Intelligent Genomic Breeding

BOLE translates high-level genomic breeding intent into validated workflows using a knowledge base and large language model reasoning.

ChromBERT-tools: A versatile toolkit for context-specific embedding of transcription regulators across different cell types

ChromBERT-tools generates context-specific embeddings of transcription regulators for different cell types to enhance regulatory modeling and interpretation.

Do GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Alter Brain Responses to Reward-Related Cues? A Systematic Review

This review examines how GLP-1 receptor agonists affect brain responses to reward-related cues using fMRI, finding limited and inconsistent evidence of reduced reactivity to food cues.

A searchable metadata network graph for microbiome metabolomics

The paper introduces microbiomeMASST, a metadata network graph linking metabolites across datasets, enabling cross-study analysis of microbial metabolites and their biological context.

coelsch: Platform-agnostic single-cell analysis of meiotic recombination events

The paper benchmarks single-cell methods for meiotic recombination mapping in Arabidopsis thaliana and introduces tools to detect crossovers and haplotypes from sparse sequencing data.

Age-related changes in proprioception are of limited size, outcome-dependent and task-dependent.

This study assesses age-related changes in upper limb proprioception across multiple tasks and finds that effects are variable, task-dependent, and often require large samples to detect.

Farm animal evolution demonstrates hidden molecular basis of human traits

The paper investigates missing regulation by comparing trait-associated variants in cattle and pigs to human genetics, finding increased regulatory variant ascertainment in livestock.

Integrating Functional Transdiagnostic Dimensions of Psychopathology with Cortical Organization

The paper identifies a latent variable linking resting-state functional connectivity and psychopathology in children and adolescents, revealing a neurotypical-neurodivergent continuum.

Undergraduate GPA does not predict success in PhD programs for cohorts of MS students at two minority-serving institutions

This study finds that undergraduate GPA does not predict PhD success for MS students at two minority-serving institutions, highlighting the need for holistic admissions and structured training programs.

Benchmarking Large Language Models for Predictive Modeling in Biomedical Research With a Focus on Reproductive Health

This study evaluates large language models' ability to generate predictive modeling code for reproductive health using standardized datasets, finding R code generation more successful than Python and some models matching top DREAM challenge teams.

PanCNV-Explorer: Deciphering copy number alterations across human cancers

PanCNV-Explorer integrates and normalizes copy number variation data across 33 cancer types to provide a unified resource for analyzing CNV frequency and functional impact.

Benchmarking Alignment Strategies for Hi-C Reads in Metagenomic Hi-C Data

The paper benchmarks alignment strategies for Hi-C reads in metagenomic data, finding BWA MEM -5SP performs best in inter-contig read pairs and binning quality.

Multiple Protein Structure Alignment at Scale with FoldMason

FoldMason uses Foldseek's 3Di+AA alphabet for progressive multiple structure alignment, beating structure aligners' LDDT on AlphaFold DB clusters at near sequence-aligner speed, scaling to 100,000 structures.

Experimentally induced fatigue and motor learning: A scoping review

This scoping review examines the effects of fatigue from physical and cognitive exertion on motor learning, highlighting inconsistencies in definitions, measurements, and participant demographics.

BULLKpy: An AnnData-Inspired Unified Framework for Comprehensive Bulk OMICs Analysis

BULLKpy provides a unified framework for bulk OMICs analysis, offering tools for preprocessing, visualization, and integrative cancer research.

Benchmarking RNA-seq Tools for Real-World Diagnostic Applications

This study benchmarks RNA-seq tools for diagnostic applications, finding they identify 28 diagnoses from 68 samples but only 9 out of 74 undiagnosed cases.

A platform-agnostic evaluation of non-formalin fixed single cell RNA technologies

The paper evaluates four non-formalin fixed scRNA-seq assays across multiple metrics to identify their strengths and limitations for different experimental goals.

Quantitative Optimization of Sensitivity and Specificity in Targeted and Whole-Exome Sequencing Using Reference-Standard DNA Mixtures

The paper optimizes sensitivity and specificity in targeted and whole-exome sequencing using reference-standard DNA mixtures, identifying optimal pipelines and VAF thresholds to reduce false positives and improve detection.

Pan-genome and multi-omics analyses reveal the genomic basis of symbiotic evolution in the mycoheterotrophic medicinal orchid Gastrodia elata

This study uses pan-genome and multi-omics analyses to investigate the genomic basis of mycoheterotrophy in Gastrodia elata, revealing gene loss, regulatory co-option, and specialized nutrient acquisition mechanisms.

Mechanistic Language Modeling and Oxygenated 3D Screening Reveal Berberine and Enzalutamide Synergy in Resistant Prostate Cancer

omnideconv: a unifying framework for using and benchmarking single-cell-informed deconvolution of bulk RNA-seq data

This paper benchmarks second-generation single-cell-informed deconvolution tools for bulk RNA-seq, revealing performance differences based on data characteristics and providing an ecosystem called omnideconv.

Analyzing single-molecule dynamics with both complex types of motion and complex transition kinetics: Benchmarking of ExaTrack

This paper benchmarks the ExaTrack tool for analyzing single-molecule dynamics, focusing on its ability to handle complex motion types and transition kinetics using simulated data.

Molecular and Cellular Underpinnings of Spatial Heterogeneity in Fetal Cortical Folding

This study maps gene expression patterns to cortical folding features in fetal brains, identifying molecular mechanisms and linking them to autism risk genes.

Flexible Methods for Species Distribution Modeling with Small Samples

For species with 20 or fewer occurrence records, 24 of 31 species distribution models had AUC distributions not significantly different from Maxnet's; vote-counting ensembles give upper and lower range bounds.

Choice of phenotype scale is critical in biobank-based GxE tests

The paper shows that phenotype scale choice affects GxE signals in biobank data, with log scaling revealing meaningful effects and explaining a significant portion of PGSxSex interactions.

Data leakage and measurement error inflate the apparent predictability of overyielding from plant traits

The paper shows that data leakage and measurement errors can falsely inflate the predictability of plant mixture overyielding from traits, highlighting the need for rigorous validation.

Major Update and Improved Validation Functionality in the mwtab Python Library and the Metabolomics Workbench File Status Website

The paper updates the mwtab Python library and mwFileStatusWebsite to improve validation and support growing metabolomics datasets in the Metabolomics Workbench.

Development of Learning Objectives for Non-Major Introductory Biology Using a Delphi Method

This study develops and evaluates learning objectives for non-majors introductory biology courses using a Delphi method involving 38 faculty experts.

Higher-Throughput Proteome Profiling Enabled by Parallelized Pre-Accumulation and Optimized Ion Processing in the Orbitrap Astral Zoom Mass Spectrometer

Orbitrap Astral Zoom upgrades enable 270 Hz DIA scanning, identifying 7184 protein groups at 500 samples/day and >12,000 proteins from fractionated HEK293 in 2.7 h.

A general strategy for generating expert-guided, simplified views of ontologies

The paper presents tools to validate and simplify ontology term hierarchies for better usability in biomedical research.