G. Song

Immunization of cows with HIV envelope trimers generates broadly neutralizing antibodies to the V2-apex from the ultralong CDRH3 repertoire

This study immunized cows with HIV Env trimers to generate broadly neutralizing antibodies targeting the V2-apex, revealing ultralong CDRH3 antibodies outcompete shorter ones in the response.

DNA origami assembled spheroid for evaluating cytotoxicity and infiltration of chimeric antigen receptor macrophage (CAR-M)

This study evaluates the cytotoxicity and infiltration of CAR-M using 3D tumor spheroids assembled with DNA origami, showing enhanced invasion and killing capacity in 3D models.

Germline-targeting chimpanzee SIV Envelopes induce V2-apex broadly neutralizing-like B cell precursors in a rhesus macaque infection model

This study shows that germline-targeting SCIVs can activate and expand B cells expressing V2-apex bnAb-like precursors in rhesus macaques.

Structural insights into dual-antagonize mechanism of AB928 on adenosine A2 receptors

This study determines the crystal structures of A2AR with AB928 and 2-118, revealing distinct binding modes on A2AR and A2BR that explain AB928's dual-antagonistic properties.

Structural insight into CD93 recognition by IGFBP7

This study determines the structure of the CD93-IGFBP7 complex and shows its role in endothelial cell angiogenesis and tumor microenvironment.

Broad-Spectrum Heavily Mutated Monoclonal Antibody Isolated from COVID-19 Convalescent Vaccinee with Capacity to Neutralize SARS-CoV2 Variants Ranging from B.1 to BQ.1.1

The paper isolates and characterizes Acovimab, a broadly neutralizing monoclonal antibody against SARS-CoV-2 variants, showing potent neutralization against most variants except XBB.1.5 and synergistic activity with Sotrovimab.

Broadly neutralizing antibodies targeting a conserved silent face of spike RBD resist extreme SARS-CoV-2 antigenic drift

The paper identifies broadly neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 that target conserved regions on the spike RBD, showing resistance to antigenic drift and suggesting potential vaccine targets.

Deep repertoire mining uncovers ultra-broad coronavirus neutralizing antibodies targeting multiple epitopes

The paper identifies two broadly neutralizing antibodies against coronaviruses by screening B cell repertoires, showing they target different epitopes and offer protection against variants.

Step-wise mechanical unfolding and dissociation of the GAIN domains of ADGRG1/GPR56, ADGRL1/Latrophilin-1 and ADGRB3/BAI3: insights into the mechanical activation hypothesis of adhesion G protein-coupled receptors

This study examines how mechanical forces affect the GAIN domains of three aGPCRs, showing force-induced destabilization and detachment, supporting the mechanical activation hypothesis.

Discovery and characterization of cross-reactive intrahepatic antibodies in severe alcoholic hepatitis

This study identifies cross-reactive intrahepatic antibodies in severe alcoholic hepatitis that target both bacterial antigens and human proteins, suggesting a role in disease pathogenesis.

Gene expression plasticity followed by genetic change during colonization a high-elevation environment

The paper quantifies gene expression plasticity and genetic change in Eurasian Tree Sparrows during high-elevation colonization, showing plasticity is often reversed or reinforced through selection.

High-throughput identification of prefusion-stabilizing mutations in SARS-CoV-2 spike

The paper identifies mutations that stabilize the prefusion conformation of SARS-CoV-2 spike while improving expression, using a combination of fluorescence-based assays, cell display, and deep mutational scanning.

Evolution of antibody immunity following Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection

This study tracks antibody responses six months after Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection and finds reduced neutralizing antibodies and memory B cells, with public clones dominating and predicting new sublineages.

Engineering precise adenine base editor with infinitesimal rates of bystander mutations and off-target editing

This paper engineers a precise adenine base editor, ABE9, with reduced bystander mutations and off-target effects, enabling efficient and accurate A-to-G editing in mouse and rat embryos.

Probing the biophysical constraints of SARS-CoV-2 spike N-terminal domain using deep mutational scanning

This study quantifies the effects of NTD mutations on S protein expression and identifies mutations that enhance expression without altering antigenicity.

A broad and potent neutralization epitope in SARS-related coronaviruses

The paper identifies a broadly neutralizing epitope in SARS-related coronaviruses that is effective against variants, including Omicron, and suggests its use for universal vaccine design.

Integration of multi-omics data reveals interplay between brassinosteroid and TORC signaling in Arabidopsis

The paper integrates multi-omics data to uncover molecular interactions between BR and TORC signaling in Arabidopsis, revealing shared regulatory mechanisms in growth and stress responses.

Broadly neutralizing anti-S2 antibodies protect against all three human betacoronaviruses that cause severe disease

The paper identifies broadly neutralizing antibodies targeting the S2 region of betacoronavirus spikes that protect against SARS-CoV-1, SARS-CoV-2, and MERS-CoV.

Molecular insights into antibody-mediated protection against the prototypic simian immunodeficiency virus

This study identifies nAbs against SIVmac239, reveals structural features of its Env trimer, and shows passive transfer of nAbs protects macaques from infection.

A recurring YYDRxG pattern in broadly neutralizing antibodies to a conserved site on SARS-CoV-2, variants of concern, and related viruses

The paper identifies a YYDRxG motif in antibodies that broadly neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants and related viruses, suggesting a conserved epitope targeting strategy.

Phosphorylation dynamics in a flg22-induced, heterotrimeric G-protein dependent signaling network in Arabidopsis thaliana reveals a candidate PP2A phosphatase involved in AtRGS1 trafficking

Targeted isolation of panels of diverse human protective broadly neutralizing antibodies against SARS-like viruses

This study isolates a panel of broadly neutralizing antibodies against SARS-like viruses from donors, showing effectiveness against multiple variants including Omicron.

Broadly neutralizing antibodies to SARS-related viruses can be readily induced in rhesus macaques

This study shows that rhesus macaques can be immunized to produce broadly neutralizing antibodies against multiple SARS-related viruses, highlighting differences in B cell repertoires between humans and macaques.

New distributional opportunities with niche innovation in Eurasian snowfinches

This study identifies a niche evolution event in Montifringilla nivalis that enabled its broad geographic distribution and altered the distributional potential of the snowfinch lineage.

A human antibody reveals a conserved site on beta-coronavirus spike proteins and confers protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection

This study identifies a broadly neutralizing antibody that targets a conserved site on beta-coronavirus spike proteins and provides protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Site-specific steric control of SARS-CoV-2 spike glycosylation

The paper compares glycosylation patterns of recombinant SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins across labs with infectious virus S protein, finding conserved site-specific glycan maturation stalling linked to protein structure.

Disassembly of HIV envelope glycoprotein trimer immunogens is driven by antibodies elicited via immunization

This study shows that off-target antibodies from HIV trimer vaccines cause trimer disassembly, exposing more off-target epitopes and driving further off-target immune responses.

Interplay between brassinosteroids and TORC signaling in Arabidopsis revealed by integrated multi-dimensional analysis

This study identifies crosstalk between brassinosteroid and TORC signaling in Arabidopsis through multi-omics analysis of mutants, revealing shared gene-products and a kinase signaling network.

Quantitative proteomics reveals extensive lysine ubiquitination in the Arabidopsis root proteome and uncovers novel transcription factor stability states

This study identifies 3,178 ubiquitinated proteins in Arabidopsis roots using a diGly enrichment method, revealing novel transcription factor stability regulation.

Cross-reactive serum and memory B cell responses to spike protein in SARS-CoV-2 and endemic coronavirus infection

The paper examines cross-reactive serum and memory B cell responses to SARS-CoV-2 and endemic coronaviruses, finding weak serum cross-reactivity but stronger memory B cell cross-reactivity.