S. Bera

Experimental type 1 diabetes metabolically rejuvenates CD8+ T cells for improved control of tumor growth through an IGF1-IGF1R axis

This study shows that experimental type 1 diabetes enhances CD8+ T cell function via the IGF1-IGF1R axis, leading to better tumor control.

Molecular determinants for Rous sarcoma virus intasome assemblies

This study determines the structure and molecular interactions of Rous sarcoma virus intasomes, revealing key residues involved in their assembly and catalytic activity.

Need for CD8 T cell clusters to eliminate a malaria liver stage arises in part due to heterogeneity in killing efficacy of individual effector T cells

The paper uses intravital microscopy to analyze CD8 T cell clusters and their killing efficacy against malaria liver-stage parasites, finding significant variability in parasite elimination.

Legume plant defenses and nutrients mediate indirect interactions between soil rhizobia and chewing herbivores

This study shows that chewing herbivores interact with soil rhizobia through plant-mediated pathways, affecting both herbivore feeding and rhizobial symbiosis.

The potyviral protein 6K1 reduces plant protease activity during Turnip mosaic virus infection

This study shows that the TuMV 6K1 protein reduces protease activity and affects jasmonic acid biosynthesis, enhancing virus accumulation in systemic leaves.

Dipeptides are minimalistic but sufficient for liquid-liquid phase separation

This study identifies dipeptides as minimalistic yet sufficient for liquid-liquid phase separation through computational and experimental methods.

Plant responses to multiple antagonists are mediated by order of attack and phytohormone crosstalk

This study shows that plant responses to multiple antagonists depend on attack order and phytohormone interactions, with some interactions being antagonistic and others synergistic.