R. Tao

Unveiling Tryptophan Dynamics and Functions Across Model Organisms via Quantitative Imaging

This study uses GRIT to measure tryptophan dynamics across species and scales, revealing links between tryptophan metabolism, inflammation, and behavior.

Three-dimensional fruit growth analysis clarifies developmental mechanisms underlying complex shape diversity in persimmon fruit

This study uses 3D scanning to analyze persimmon fruit growth and identifies genetic and molecular factors influencing shape diversity.

The effects of skin tone on photoacoustic imaging and oximetry

This study examines how skin melanin pigmentation affects photoacoustic imaging and oximetry, finding overestimation of blood oxygen saturation in higher Fitzpatrick skin types.

Genetic basis of lineage-specific evolution of fruit traits in hexaploid persimmon

The paper identifies loci associated with fruit traits in hexaploid persimmon using genome-wide association analysis, finding no overlap with regions under selective sweep.

Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium tyrobutyricum: angle or devil for Necrotizing enterocolitis?

This study compares the effects of Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium tyrobutyricum on Necrotizing enterocolitis in mice, finding that C. tyrobutyricum alleviates inflammation and improves intestinal barrier integrity, while C. butyricum worsens these conditions.

The central nervous system is a potential reservoir and possible origin of drug resistance in HBV

This study finds HBV can persist in cerebrospinal fluid, showing distinct mutations and resistance patterns compared to serum, and HIV co-infection increases resistance mutations in both compartments.

Molecular and genetic mechanisms conferring dissolution of dioecy in Diospyros oleifera Cheng

This study identifies molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying the transition from dioecy to monoecy in Diospyros oleifera using genome-wide analyses of 150 accessions.

Intestinal microbiota dysbiosis and liver metabolomic changes during brain death

This study investigates microbiota dysbiosis and liver metabolomic changes in rats during brain death, finding dysbiosis but no changes in microbial metabolites and significant liver metabolic deterioration.

The specialization of Esteya vermicola hyphae in infection to Bursaphelenchus xylophilus and its colonization of pine tree

This paper investigates how Esteya vermicola colonizes pine trees and interacts with Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, revealing specific infection mechanisms and colonization patterns in healthy and infected trees.

The persimmon genome reveals clues to the evolution of a lineage-specific sex determination system in plants

The paper investigates the evolution of dioecy in persimmon by analyzing genome duplication events and gene function, revealing how gene duplication and adaptation contributed to the development of a sex determination system.

Two Y chromosome-encoded genes determine sex in kiwifruit

This study identifies two Y chromosome-encoded genes, SyGI and FrBy, that independently determine sex in kiwifruit, revealing a two-factor sex determination system and providing insights for breeding.