A. Ahmad

Optically active, paper-based scaffolds for 3D cardiac tissue engineering

This paper presents a paper-based scaffold with gold nanorods and quantum dots for optical modulation of cardiac tissue in vitro, offering a high-resolution alternative to electrode-based methods.

A Framework for Fast, Large-scale, Semi-Automatic Inference of Animal Behavior from Monocular Videos

This paper introduces a framework for semi-automatically inferring animal behavior from monocular videos using deep learning, demonstrating it on zebra behavior data.

Microevolution and phylogenomic characterization with perspectives in the 2022-2023 outbreak of child Respiratory Syncytial Virus type A

This study analyzes RSV type A mutations and phylogenetic patterns from global outbreaks to inform epidemiological control and drug development.

SERS nanowire chip and machine learning enabled instant identification and classification of clinically relevant wild-type and antibiotic resistant bacteria at species and strain level

This paper develops a SERS chip combined with machine learning to rapidly identify and classify bacteria at species and strain levels, including antibiotic-resistant strains.

Different Coexisting Mpox Lineages Were Continuously Circulating in Humans Prior to 2022

The paper identifies multiple coexisting Mpox lineages circulating in humans in Nigeria prior to the 2022 global outbreak, showing sustained human-to-human transmission and genetic changes.

Falcon gut microbiome is shaped by diet and enriched in Salmonella

This study examines the gut microbiota of falcons, finding that diet shapes their microbiome and that Salmonella is prevalent, potentially affecting gut function and human health.

Empagliflozin reduces renal lipotoxicity in experimental Alport syndrome

This study shows empagliflozin reduces renal lipotoxicity and improves kidney function in experimental Alport syndrome by shifting energy substrates from glucose to fatty acids in podocytes.

Highly sensitive quantitative phase microscopy and deep learning complement whole genome sequencing for rapid detection of infection and antimicrobial resistance

This paper combines quantitative phase microscopy and deep learning with whole-genome sequencing to rapidly detect infections and antimicrobial resistance in clinical samples.

Accelerating manufacturing to start large-scale supply of a new adenovirus-vectored vaccine within 100 days

This paper describes an accelerated manufacturing process for adenovirus-vectored vaccines, enabling large-scale supply within 100 days of pathogen identification.

Integration of RT-LAMP and Microfluidic Technology for Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Wastewater as an Advanced Point-of-care Platform

This study evaluates RT-LAMP and RT-qPCR for SARS-CoV-2 detection in wastewater samples using microfluidic chips, finding N gene as a better surrogate marker.

The Janus-like role of neuraminidase isoenzymes in inflammation

This study shows that neuraminidase isoenzymes (NEU1, NEU3, NEU4) have opposing roles in regulating leukocyte recruitment during inflammation using a murine model.

Water-soluble tocopherol derivatives inhibit SARS-CoV-2 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase

This paper identifies water-soluble tocopherol derivatives as potent inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, showing synergy with remdesivir.

Sex Identification in Cattle, based on Amelogenin Gene

The paper uses the Amelogenin gene to identify cattle sex via PCR, showing that male DNA produces two bands and female DNA produces one band.

Biomechanical control of meiotic chromosomal bouquet and germ cell morphogenesis by the zygotene cilium

This study identifies a zygotene cilium in zebrafish oocytes that mechanically regulates chromosomal bouquet formation and germ cell morphogenesis, essential for fertility.

Quantitative assessment of morphology and sub-cellular changes in macrophages and trophoblasts during inflammation

The paper quantifies morphological and sub-cellular changes in macrophages and trophoblasts during inflammation using advanced microscopy and machine learning to detect inflammation with high accuracy.

Phytohormonal cross-talk modulate Bipolaris sorokiniana (Scc.)interaction with Zea mays

The paper investigates how GA3 levels modulate maize's interaction with Bipolaris sorokiniana, showing that high GA3 inhibits colonization while low GA3 promotes it.

Abrogation of pathogenic attributes in drug resistant Candida auris strains by farnesol

This study shows farnesol reduces biofilm formation and efflux pump activity in drug-resistant Candida auris strains, suggesting it as a potential therapeutic strategy.

Animal model and therapeutic prospects for left ventricular hypertrophy and associated renal complication

This study investigates the effects of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and nitric oxide (NO) treatments on gene expression and physiological indices in a rat model of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and associated renal complications, showing therapeutic potential of combined H2S+NO treatment.

Genome-scale metabolic reconstruction and metabolic versatility of an obligate methanotroph Methylococcus capsulatus str. Bath

This paper reconstructs a genome-scale metabolic model for Methylococcus capsulatus str. Bath and identifies key metabolic pathways and essential genes.