A. M. Khan

Dextromethorphan inhibits collagen transport in the endoplasmic reticulum eliciting an anti-fibrotic response in ex-vivo and in vitro models of pulmonary fibrosis

This study shows Dextromethorphan reduces collagen deposition in fibrotic models by inhibiting collagen trafficking in the endoplasmic reticulum.

Ecosystem gross primary productivity after autumn snowfall and melt events in a mountain meadow

The paper quantifies ecosystem carbon uptake after autumn snowfall and melt in a mountain meadow, finding that post-snowmelt photosynthesis reduces carbon loss but is not a reliable source of fresh photosynthate.

Nascent adhesions differentially regulate lamellipodium velocity and persistence

The paper develops a computational model to study how actin and adhesions regulate cell migration, finding that actin polymerization drives protrusion while adhesion lifetime affects velocity and persistence.

Cognitive and non-cognitive outcomes associated with student engagement in a novel brain chemoarchitecture mapping and connectomics course-based undergraduate research experience

This study evaluates a CURE course on brain mapping, finding it improves student skills, science identity, and produces valid scientific outputs in neuroanatomy.

BIN overlap confirms transcontinental distribution of pest aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

The paper develops a DNA barcode reference library for pest aphids in Pakistan and examines BIN concordance with global data, finding broad transcontinental distributions.

The parasitic worm product ES-62 normalises the gut microbiota/bone marrow axis in inflammatory arthritis

This study shows that the parasitic worm product ES-62 reduces joint inflammation in arthritis by normalising gut microbiota and preserving intestinal barrier integrity without requiring live helminth infection.