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Chen Yao

Ghent University

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A microbial-sensory axis drives Pseudomonas aeruginosa-induced mechanical itch

Pang Zhaohua, Ding Huijuan, Liu Huan, Q Wang, Wang Yu, Qianwen Zhu, Chen Yao, Guodun Zhao, Ximin Hu, Zhenru Chen, Zhou liqin, wang ting, Lefu Lan, Gao Zhaobing, Hongfei Zhang, , Fengxian Li

This study identifies bacterial flagellin as the driver of mechanical itch in Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections via TLR5 activation in specific sensory neurons.

bioRxiv · Jun 10, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience

Introducing the digital PCR data essentials standard to harmonize data structure for clinical and research use

Wim Trypsteen, Matthijs Vynck, Andreas Untergrasser, Alexandra S. Whale, Stefan Rödiger, David Dobnik, Alexandra Bogožalec Košir, Mojca Milavec, Mikael Kubista, Michael Walter Pfaffl, Abdel Nour Afif, Young‐Kyung Bae, Stephen Andrew Bustin, George G. Calin, Chen Yao, , Ward De Spiegelaere

The paper introduces the Digital PCR Data Essentials Standard (DDES) to standardize data structure for dPCR, improving interoperability and reproducibility across platforms and applications.

bioRxiv · Apr 13, 2026 · PreprintBioinformatics