S.-L. Liu

Distinct Patterns of SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.87.1 and JN.1 Variants in Immune Evasion, Antigenicity and Cell-Cell Fusion

This study compares immune evasion, antigenicity, and cell-cell fusion properties of SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.87.1 and JN.1 variants, finding BA.2.87.1 shows less neutralization escape and higher infectivity than JN.1 and XBB.1.5.

Immune Evasion, Infectivity, and Fusogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.86 and FLip Variants

This study compares immune evasion, infectivity, and fusogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 variants BA.2.86 and FLip using neutralization assays and cell-based experiments.

Immune Evasion and Membrane Fusion of SARS-CoV-2 XBB Subvariants EG.5.1 and XBB.2.3

This study evaluates neutralization and fusion activity of SARS-CoV-2 XBB subvariants EG.5.1 and XBB.2.3, showing reduced neutralization by bivalent vaccines and highlighting the need for updated vaccine formulations.

Extraordinary Evasion of Neutralizing Antibody Response by Omicron XBB.1.5, CH.1.1 and CA.3.1 Variants

This study evaluates neutralizing antibody escape by Omicron subvariants XBB.1.5, CH.1.1, and CA.3.1, showing near-complete escape from mRNA vaccines but partial rescue with bivalent boosters.

Distinct Neutralizing Antibody Escape of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Subvariants BQ.1, BQ.1.1, BA.4.6, BF.7 and BA.2.75.2

This study evaluates neutralization resistance and immune evasion mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants against various sera, identifying key mutations driving resistance.

Determinants and Mechanisms of the Low Fusogenicity and Endosomal Entry of Omicron Subvariants

This study identifies mutations in the Omicron subvariant spike protein that reduce fusogenicity and increase endosomal entry, revealing mechanisms behind their immune evasion and pathogenesis.

Evasion of Neutralizing Antibody Response by the SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.75 Variant

This study investigates how the BA.2.75 SARS-CoV-2 variant evades neutralizing antibodies through specific mutations and shows enhanced cell-cell fusion.

Plasmodesmata-located proteins regulate plasmodesmal function at specific cell interfaces in Arabidopsis

This study identifies PDLP5 and PDLP6 as proteins regulating plasmodesmal function at specific cell interfaces in Arabidopsis by interacting with SUS6 and CalS7 to control callose deposition.

Durability of the Neutralizing Antibody Response to mRNA Booster Vaccination Against SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.12.1 and BA.4/5 Variants

This study examines the durability of neutralizing antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.12.1 and BA.4/5 variants after mRNA booster vaccination, finding significant waning but stable responses compared to two-dose immunity.

Differential Evasion of Delta and Omicron Immunity and Enhanced Fusogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.4/5 and BA.2.12.1 Subvariants

This study compares the neutralization resistance, infectivity, and fusogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.4/5 and BA.2.12.1 subvariants to other variants and finds increased resistance and fusogenicity linked to L452 mutations.

Prime-pull immunization of mice with a BcfA-adjuvanted vaccine elicits mucosal immunity and prevents SARS CoV-2 infection and pathology

Neutralization and Stability of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant

This study investigates the immune evasion and transmissibility of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, showing significant immune evasion but restored neutralization with booster doses and increased transmissibility due to a more stable spike protein structure.

Loss of Neutralizing Antibody Response to mRNA Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 Variants: Differing Kinetics and Strong Boosting by Breakthrough Infection

This study examines the decline of neutralizing antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 variants after mRNA vaccination and shows that breakthrough infection boosts antibody levels.

A multifaceted ecological assessment reveals the invasion of the freshwater red macroalga Montagnia macrospora (Batrachospermales, Rhodophyta) in Taiwan

This study assesses the invasion of Montagnia macrospora in Taiwan, finding it widespread and capable of asexual reproduction and ecological generalism.

Lung-selective Cas13d-based nanotherapy inhibits lethal SARS-CoV-2 infection by targeting host protease Ctsl

This paper develops a lung-selective Cas13d-based nanotherapy targeting Ctsl to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection, showing improved survival and reduced viral burden in mice.

SARS-CoV-2 Spreads through Cell-to-Cell Transmission

This study shows SARS-CoV-2 spreads through cell-to-cell contact via spike glycoprotein, which is more efficient than SARS-CoV and resistant to neutralizing antibodies.

Plasmodesmata-dependent intercellular movement of bacterial effectors

This study shows bacterial effectors can move between plant cells via plasmodesmata, with movement dependent on molecular weight and regulated by PD proteins and flg22 peptide.

Hidden introductions of freshwater red algae via the aquarium trade exposed by DNA barcodes

The paper uses DNA barcoding to identify introduced freshwater red algae in the aquarium trade, finding cryptic species and potential global dispersal via this pathway.

Short chain fatty acid butyrate promotes virus infection by repressing interferon stimulated genes

This study shows butyrate promotes virus infection by repressing interferon stimulated genes without disrupting IFN signaling.

IFITMs Inhibit Cell Fusion Mediated by Trophoblast Syncytins

This study shows that IFITMs inhibit trophoblast cell fusion and enhance antiviral resistance in BeWo cells.

Filamentous calcareous alga provides a substrate for coral competitive macroalgae in the degraded lagoon of Dongsha Atoll, Taiwan

The paper assesses the ecological role of Galaxaura divaricata in degraded coral reefs, showing it persists over time and supports harmful macroalgae.