T. Ju

A comparison of wild boar and domestic pig microbiota does not reveal a loss of microbial species but an increase in alpha diversity and opportunistic genera in domestic pigs

This study compares the gut microbiota of wild and domestic pigs, finding higher alpha diversity and increased opportunistic genera in domestic pigs, but no loss of microbial species.

Phytochemical-induced mucin accumulation in the gastrointestinal lumen is independent of the microbiota

This study shows that phytochemicals increase mucin in the gut lumen independently of the microbiota and alter microbial communities by increasing mucin levels.

TopoRoot: A method for computing hierarchy and fine-grained traits of maize roots from X-ray CT images

TopoRoot computes fine-grained root traits from maize root CT images, improving accuracy over existing methods and enabling automated analysis of root system architecture.

Isolation and characterization of a novel temperate Escherichia coli bacteriophage, Kapi1, which modifies the O-antigen and contributes to the competitiveness of its host during colonization of the murine gastrointestinal tract.

The use of disinfectant in barn cleaning alters microbial composition and increases carriage of Campylobacter jejuni in broiler chickens

This study compares water-wash and full disinfection cleaning methods in broiler chicken barns, finding that water-wash reduces Campylobacter jejuni abundance and alters gut microbiota composition without affecting growth or mortality.

Variable Induction of Pro-inflammatory Cytokines by Commercial SARS CoV-2 Spike Protein Reagents: Potential Impacts of LPS on In Vitro Modeling and Pathogenic Mechanisms In Vivo

This study shows that commercial SARS CoV-2 spike protein reagents vary in their ability to induce pro-inflammatory cytokines, likely due to contamination with endotoxin (LPS).

Spatial drivers and pre-cancer populations collaborate with the microenvironment in untreated and chemo-resistant pancreatic cancer

This paper uses spatial single-cell omics to analyze PDAC tumors and microenvironment, identifying key populations and interactions that may inform treatment strategies.

CRISPR/Cas9-Assisted Transformation-Efficient Reaction (CRATER), a novel method for selective transformation

The paper introduces CRATER, a CRISPR/Cas9-based method that improves plasmid transformation efficiency by selectively cleaving unwanted byproducts, increasing efficiency from 20% to 97%.