Qiang Liu

DNA sequence sets the destination of spontaneous epimutations in plants

The paper shows DNA sequence determines the destination of spontaneous epimutations in plants, using a deep-learning model trained on one methylome to predict methylation set points across species.

High-SNR Whole-Brain Mesoscale Diffusion MRI Using Rotating-View Acquisitions (ROVER-dMRI)

ROVER-dMRI improves high-SNR whole-brain mesoscale diffusion MRI with reduced scan time and preserved fiber details.

Cell-state-dependent responses to PLK1 inhibition reveal a non-canonical microtubule-endolysosomal vulnerability in quiescent leukemia stem cells

This study shows that PLK1 inhibition eradicates quiescent leukemia stem cells through a non-canonical mechanism involving microtubule and endolysosomal disruption, distinct from its canonical mitotic function.

Phagocytic activity of perivascular cell promotes CNS injury pathology

The paper identifies perivascular cells as phagocytes that clear CNS debris and shows Axl inhibition reduces pathology and improves recovery after spinal cord injury.

Spatial-neighbour encoding enables fast RNA 3D structure search

The paper introduces RiboSeek, a framework for RNA 3D structure search using geometric alphabets, achieving fast and accurate comparisons.

Antibiotic Persistence Emerges from Cell-State-Driven Transcriptional Reprogramming

The paper shows how transcriptional heterogeneity and redundancy in stress responses shape antibiotic persistence in Klebsiella pneumoniae using single-cell RNA sequencing and functional assays.

The study on the impact of indoleacetic acid on enhancing the ability of the rumen's original microecology to degrade aflatoxin B1.

This study investigates how indoleacetic acid (IAA) enhances the rumen microecology's ability to degrade aflatoxin B1, showing improved degradation rates and microbial stability.

NRT1.1-dependent NH4+ toxicity in Arabidopsis is associated with disturbed balance between NH4+ uptake and assimilation

This study shows that NRT1.1 in Arabidopsis increases NH4+ uptake and accumulation, disrupts NH4+ metabolism, and exacerbates NH4+ toxicity under sole NH4+ conditions.

Atmospheric deposition exposes pandas to toxic pollutants

This study identifies atmospheric deposition as the source of heavy metals and POPs in the diets of Qinling giant pandas, highlighting the threat of air pollution to their conservation.