X. Li

This study identifies NRG1C, an N-terminally truncated helper NLR in Arabidopsis, which antagonizes immunity mediated by its full-length relatives NRG1A and NRG1B.

The paper determines the native structure of the RhopH complex from malaria parasites using cryo-EM and mass spectrometry, revealing insights into its assembly and trafficking.

This study shows that CRTC-CREB activation drives LKB1-null lung cancer growth and identifies it as a therapeutic target.

This study examines co-infection and secondary infection rates in COVID-19 patients, finding low rates of Streptococcus pneumoniae co-infections and common secondary pathogens like S. maltophilia.

This study characterizes the dynamic changes in B-cell receptor repertoires of COVID-19 patients using next-generation sequencing, revealing clonotype overlap, lineage expansion, and V gene usage patterns.

This study shows that TIR signaling is essential for enhancing plant defense during pattern-triggered immunity by activating defense genes and increasing resistance to pathogens.

The paper develops novel immortalized human alveolar epithelial cell lines that can form organoids and exhibit lineage memory, offering a new in vitro model for distal lung biology and disease.

This paper investigates the catalytic mechanism of SznF, revealing an unusual N-nitrosation pathway involving electron shuttling without high-valent iron species.

This paper uses UAV-captured multispectral images to predict sugarcane canopy nitrogen content and irrigation levels using PLS, BPNN, ELM, and SVM models.

This paper investigates how TxtC catalyzes sequential hydroxylation of thaxtomin D, revealing that aliphatic hydroxylation is preferred due to lower energy barriers and conformational changes induced by intermediate hydroxyl groups.

This study develops a high-throughput method using near-infrared spectroscopy to assess sugarcane stalk quality, achieving high prediction accuracy with RPD values up to 6.3.

The paper identifies four linear B-cell epitopes on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein that can elicit neutralizing antibodies in multiple species.

The paper shows that exchanging viral backbone genes can increase neuraminidase content in influenza virions, leading to better NA antibody responses in mice.

The paper establishes patient-derived orthotopic xenograft models and cell lines from pediatric high-grade glioma that replicate histopathology, molecular signatures, and drug response, providing a resource for research.

The paper shows that NHR-49 promotes peroxisome proliferation in C. elegans to compensate for ALH-4 deficiency, which leads to elevated fatty aldehydes and reduced fat storage.

This study shows that loss of Tmem30a in podocytes causes albuminuria and glomerulosclerosis in mice, with reduced TMEM30A expression observed in human podocytopathies.

The paper uses LC-MS to compare metabolite profiles of wheat, barley, rye, and triticale seedlings, identifying 164 differentially expressed metabolites and species-specific compounds.

This paper develops statistical tools for analyzing spatial rotations in 3D cryoEM using unit quaternions to enable comparisons, interpolations, and inference of rotations.

This study develops and tests a recombinant RBD-Fc vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, showing protection in non-human primates and mice.

This study investigates how environmental factors like light, temperature, depth, drought, and salt stress affect white clover seed germination and emergence, finding optimal conditions for successful establishment.

The paper identifies imprinted genes in flax endosperm and shows their role in intraspecific variation and domestication.

This study identifies genetic factors enabling Exiguobacterium's cosmopolitan distribution through comparative genomics and metabolic analysis of 103 strains.

This study shows that deleting Letmd1 in mice causes mitochondrial dysfunction in brown adipose tissue, leading to thermogenesis disruption and metabolic disorders.

This study identifies SARS-CoV-2 ORF3 as an inducer of ERphagy, leading to ER stress and inflammatory responses, which may be targeted for COVID-19 treatment.

This study identifies RBM39's role in promoting PRRSV proliferation by altering c-Jun phosphorylation and binding viral RNA.

This study evaluates the chemical composition, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities of essential oils from sunflower receptacles, showing their potential as natural preservatives and medicines.

This study shows that sucrose promotes tillering in rice by inhibiting strigolactone (SL) signaling, specifically by suppressing D3 and D14, which are key components of SL perception and D53 degradation.

The paper identifies a single QTL with large effect associated with female functional virginity in an asexual parasitoid wasp through QTL mapping and candidate gene analysis.

This study shows that cannabidiol (CBD) reduces pulmonary arterial hypertension by improving mitochondrial function and reducing oxidative stress in vascular smooth muscle cells.

This study evaluates the cardiac effects of azithromycin and hydroxychloroquine plus azithromycin in guinea pigs, finding QT interval prolongation and cardiac dysfunction with both treatments.