M. Mondal

Extremely oligotrophic and complex carbon degrading microaerobic bacteria from Arabian Sea oxygen minimum zone sediments

The paper isolates and characterizes aerobic bacteria from Arabian Sea sediments, showing their ability to degrade complex organic matter under low oxygen conditions and maintain populations in oligotrophic environments.

Mutational and transcriptional landscape of pediatric B-cell precursor lymphoblastic lymphoma

This study presents the first comprehensive mutational and transcriptional analysis of B-cell precursor lymphoblastic lymphoma (BCP-LBL), revealing molecular similarities to BCP-ALL but with distinct mutation patterns in epigenetic modifiers.

α-Synuclein emulsifies TDP-43 prion-like domain - RNA liquid droplets to promote heterotypic amyloid fibrils

This study shows α-synuclein emulsifies TDP-43 prion-like domain-RNA droplets, promoting heterotypic amyloid fibril formation.

PITAR, a DNA damage-inducible Cancer/Testis long noncoding RNA, inactivates p53 by binding and stabilizing TRIM28 mRNA

This paper identifies PITAR, a long noncoding RNA that inactivates p53 by stabilizing TRIM28 mRNA, and shows its role in glioblastoma progression and resistance to chemotherapy.

Positive selection in the genomes of two Papua New Guinean populations at distinct altitude levels

This study identifies genomic regions under positive selection in highland and lowland PNG populations, linking them to hypoxia, immunity, and archaic introgression.

Non-cancer stem cell-derived Fibromodulin activates Integrin-dependent Notch signaling in endothelial cells to promote tumor angiogenesis and growth

This study shows that Fibromodulin from non-cancer stem cells promotes glioma tumor growth by activating Notch signaling in endothelial cells through integrin-dependent paracrine signaling.

Inhibition of granuloma triglyceride synthesis imparts control of Mycobacterium tuberculosis through curtailed inflammatory responses

This study shows that inhibiting triglyceride synthesis in TB granulomas reduces bacterial load and inflammation by targeting DGAT1.

Chemical characterization; Antimicrobial and Larvicidal activity of essential oil from Callistemon citrinus (Bottle brush) leaves

This study evaluates the larvicidal and antimicrobial activity of Callistemon citrinus essential oil against mosquito vectors and common pathogens.

Photochemical probe identification of the small-molecule binding site in a mammalian membrane-bound O-acyltransferase

This study develops a photochemical probe to identify the small-molecule binding site in HHAT, leading to the discovery of a potent inhibitor and insights into MBOAT inhibition mechanisms.