This study identifies MOV10 as an antiviral host factor that inhibits SADS-CoV replication by enhancing TRIM24-mediated K63-linked TRAF3 ubiquitination, which is counteracted by the viral N protein.

Journal of Virology · Sep 29, 2026Peer-reviewedMolecular Biology

A hydrogenase-like activity associated with mitochondrial Complex I under hypoxia in vascular plants

Xin Zhang, Z H Zhang, Xujuan Zhang, Mengyu Liu, yangqi Li, Pengxiang Zhao, Fei Xie, Xuemei Ma

The paper identifies a hydrogenase-like activity in mitochondrial Complex I under hypoxia in vascular plants, linking it to NADH cycling and potential ROS reduction.

bioRxiv · Sep 10, 2026 · PreprintBiochemistry

GABA antagonises ABA perception and signalling in plants

Cuizhu Feng, Luo Yun-Xin, Hui Zhou, Ping Lin, Ping Lin, Liangyu Guo, Aolin Jia, Xin Zhang, Yun Zhou, Chun‐Peng Song, Yu Long

This study identifies GABA as an endogenous antagonist of ABA signaling in plants, showing it blocks ABA receptor activity and modulates stress responses and growth.

bioRxiv · May 18, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology

Interleukin-17 directly triggers Epstein-Barr virus lytic reactivation in latently infected human B cells

Janardhan Avilala, Hirotomo Dochi, Ramsy Abdelghani, David M. Becnel, Grace A. Maresh, Xin Zhang, L Li, Mark D Sides, Gilbert F. Morris, Hong Liu, Zhen Lin

This study shows IL-17 directly triggers EBV lytic reactivation in latently infected human B cells through activation of Zta and downstream viral genes.

bioRxiv · Dec 19, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology

Enhanced Hydrogen Production Through Two-Stage Fermentation Coupling Clostridium pasteurianum and Rhodobacter sphaeroides

Gao‐Yi Tan, xin zhang, wei huang Wang, fan Yu Cheng, Xu Zhang, Hua Fan, Lixin Zhang, lin Xi Ye

This paper develops a two-stage fermentation system using Clostridium pasteurianum and Rhodobacter sphaeroides to enhance hydrogen production while reducing inhibitory metabolite accumulation.

bioRxiv · Dec 16, 2025 · PreprintBioengineering

Systematic Metaproteomics Mapping Reveals Functional and Ecological Landscapes of Ex Vivo Human Gut Microbiota Responses to Therapeutic Drugs

Leyuan Li, Caitlin M. A. Simopoulos, Janice Mayne, Zhibin Ning, Xin Zhang, Mona Hamada, James Butcher, Joeselle M. Serrana, Luman Wang, Kai Cheng, Hongye Qin, Krystal Walker, Xu Zhang, Alain P. Stintzi, Daniel Figeys

This study maps metaproteomic responses of human gut microbiota to 312 drugs, identifying 47 compounds that significantly alter microbial protein profiles and reveal functional state shifts.

Nature Communications · Oct 23, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Transcriptome Analysis in Yeast Reveals the Externality of Position Effect

Qian Gui, Shuyun Deng, Zhenzhen Zhou, Waifang Cao, Xin Zhang, Wenjun Shi, Xiujuan Cai, Wenbing Jiang, Zifeng Cui, Zheng Hu, Xiaoshu Chen

The paper analyzes transcriptome profiles of yeast strains with GFP insertions to show how genomic context affects gene expression and cellular growth.

Molecular Biology and Evolution · Apr 14, 2021Peer-reviewedGenomics

The direct regulation of Aalbdsx on AalVgR is Indispensable for ovarian development in Aedes albopictus

Binbin Jin, Yijie Zhao, Peiwen Liu, Yan Sun, Xiaocong Li, Xin Zhang, Xiao‐Guang Chen, Jinbao Gu

This study identifies Aalbdsx as critical for ovarian development in Aedes albopictus by regulating the vitellogenin receptor (VgR) gene.

Pest Management Science · Nov 18, 2020Peer-reviewedDevelopmental Biology