B. Biswas

Interferon-Induced PARP14-Mediated ADP-Ribosylation in p62 Bodies Requires an Active Ubiquitin-Proteasome System

This study shows interferon induces ADP-ribosylation in p62 bodies via PARP14, requiring ubiquitin activation and proteasome activity.

Socio-ecological context modulates significance of territorial contest competition in Drosophila prolongata

This study examines how socio-ecological factors influence sexual selection and mating strategies in Drosophila prolongata, showing context-dependent shifts in competition modes and trait significance.

Calcitriol impairs the secretion of IL-4 and IL-13 in Th2 cells via modulating VDR-Gata3-Gfi1 axis

Boronic acid derivative inhibits LexA mediated SOS response in Mycobacteria

This study identifies a boronic acid derivative that inhibits LexA-mediated SOS response in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, reducing mutation rates and potentially combating antimicrobial resistance.

Flagellin is essential for initial attachment to mucosal surfaces by Clostridioides difficile

This study identifies flagellin as essential for Clostridioides difficile's initial attachment to mucosal surfaces by showing flagella-deficient mutants have reduced adhesion to mucins.

Comparative genomics of Acinetobacter baumannii and therapeutic bacteriophages from a patient undergoing phage therapy

This study reports the genomes of phages and A. baumannii isolates from a phage therapy case, showing rapid resistance development and identifying capsule locus mutations linked to phage insensitivity.

A recombinant fragment of Human surfactant protein D binds Spike protein and inhibits infectivity and replication of SARS-CoV-2 in clinical samples

This study shows that a recombinant fragment of human SP-D inhibits SARS-CoV-2 spike protein binding to ACE-2 and reduces viral replication in clinical samples.

HIV-1 Gag protein with or without p6 specifically dimerizes on the viral RNA packaging signal

This study shows that HIV-1 Gag and Gag{Delta}p6 specifically dimerize on Psi RNA, supporting a p6-independent mechanism for viral particle assembly initiation.