L. Ni

Pressorum Sensing: Growth-induced Compression Activates cAMP Signaling in Pseudomonas aeruginosa

This paper introduces pressorum sensing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, showing mechanical compression triggers cAMP signaling via the Pil-Chp system, leading to increased virulence.

The insulin / IGF axis is critically important for controlling gene transcription in the podocyte.

This study shows that insulin/IGF1 signaling in podocytes regulates gene transcription by affecting spliceosome function and protein modifications.

The Class III peroxidase OsPrx20 is a key regulator of stress response and growth in rice

This study identifies OsPrx20 as a key regulator of stress response and growth in rice, showing its dual role in osmotic stress tolerance and blast resistance.

Nrf2 mediated ER-phagy protects against oxidative damage in intervertebral disc degeneration

This study identifies Nrf2/FAM134B-mediated ER-phagy as a protective mechanism against oxidative damage in intervertebral disc degeneration.

Responses to Temperatures of Different Drosophila Species

The paper examines temperature responses of nine Drosophila species using thermotactic assays, revealing differences in movement ability and temperature preferences.

Using TrackMate to Analyze Drosophila Larval and Adult Locomotion

This study uses TrackMate to analyze Drosophila adult and larval locomotion without requiring programming skills.

The Inflammatory Role of Milk Fat Globule Epidermal Growth Factor VIII in Angiotensin II Induced Arterial Remodeling

This study shows that MFG-E8 promotes Ang II-induced arterial inflammation and remodeling in aging, and its deficiency reduces these effects.

Glioblastoma remodeling of neural circuits in the human brain decreases survival

This study shows glioblastomas alter neural circuits in the human brain, reducing survival and impairing cognition through synaptogenic interactions.

Rice Calcium/Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase Directly Phosphorylates a Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinase to Regulate Abscisic Acid Responses

The paper identifies OsMKK1 as a direct target of OsDMI3 and shows that OsDMI3-mediated phosphorylation of OsMKK1 is crucial for ABA signaling and stress responses.

Effects of Milk Fat Globule Epidermal Growth Factor VIII On Age-Associated Arterial Elastolysis, Fibrosis, and Calcification

This study investigates how MFG-E8 signaling contributes to age-related arterial damage, showing that its deficiency reduces elastolysis, fibrosis, and calcification in mice.

Morphological and physiological response strategies of Vallisneria natans at different water depths and light conditions

This study investigates how water depth and light conditions affect the morphology, physiology, and resource allocation of Vallisneria natans, showing shifts in resource allocation between light acquisition and reproduction.

Carbon starvation induces the expression of PprB-regulated genes in Pesudomonas aeruginosa

This paper identifies carbon starvation stress as a trigger for the PprB regulon in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, revealing its role in enhancing biofilm adhesion through BapA and CupE.