J. Diez

N6-methyladenosine modification is not a general trait of viral RNA genomes

The paper investigates m6A modification in viral RNA genomes and finds no evidence of m6A in CHIKV or DENV transcripts using multiple orthogonal methods.

Schlafen 12 restricts HIV-1 latency reversal by a codon-usage dependent post-transcriptional block in CD4+ T cells

This study identifies SLFN12 as an HIV-1 restriction factor that inhibits viral replication and reactivation through codon-usage dependent post-transcriptional block in CD4+ T cells.

Differential timing for glucose assimilation in Prochlorococcus and coexistent microbial populations at the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre

The paper investigates glucose assimilation timing in Prochlorococcus and coexisting microbes, finding circadian rhythms in assimilation and transcriptional changes in response to glucose.

Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of Fusarium circinatum-Responsive lncRNAs in Pinus radiata

This study identifies and characterizes lncRNAs in Pinus radiata responsive to Fusarium circinatum infection, revealing their potential roles in defense mechanisms.

Development and pilot screen of novel high content assay for down regulators of expression of heterogenous nuclear ribonuclear protein H2

The paper develops a high-content screening assay to identify down regulators of hnRNPH2 for melanoma therapy, finding a 0.5% hit rate in a drug library with two validated compounds.

Host-derived Circular RNAs Display Proviral Activities in Hepatitis C Virus - Infected Cells

This study identifies host-derived circular RNAs that promote hepatitis C virus replication by modulating viral gene expression and inhibiting antiviral pathways.

Frequent birth of de novo genes in the compact yeast genome

This study identifies de novo genes in yeast genomes, showing they arise frequently despite compact genomes and some are translated and under selection.