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Aifang Cheng

Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyORCID 0000-0002-5022-418XUnclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Genomics· 1 Microbiology· 1 Molecular Biology· 1 Neuroscience· 1

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Approach:statistical model· 3 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 2 Research Focus:benchmarking· 1 Assay:bulk RNA-seq· 1 Research Focus:database / resource· 1 Research Focus:differential expression· 1 Assay:DNA methylation· 1

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Kun ZhouiD· 2 shared Pei‐Yuan QianiD· 2 shared Ann‐Kathrin EmmerichsiD· 1 shared Bin ZhangiD· 1 shared Cheng ZhongiD· 1 shared Chengli LiuiD· 1 shared Chong CheniD· 1 shared Cindy Lee Van DoveriD· 1 shared

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Stabilizing mammalian RNA thermometer confers neuroprotection in subarachnoid hemorrhage

Min Zhang, Bin Zhang, Chengli Liu, Marco Preußner, Megha Ayachit, Weiming Li, Yafei Huang, Deyi Liu, Quanwei He, Ann‐Kathrin Emmerichs, Stefan Meinke, Shu Chen, Lin Wang, Liduan Zheng, Qiubai Li, , Florian Heyd

This paper identifies RNA G-quadruplexes as temperature and potassium sensors that regulate alternative splicing and neuroprotection in subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Nature Communications · Sep 18, 2025Peer-reviewedMolecular Biology

Marine biofilms: cyanobacteria factories for the global oceans

Cheng Zhong, Shun Yamanouchi, Yingdong Li, Jiawei Chen, Tong Wei, Ruojun Wang, Kun Zhou, Aifang Cheng, Weiduo Hao, Hongbin Liu, Kurt O. Konhauser, Wataru Iwasaki, Pei‐Yuan Qian

This study reveals marine biofilms as a major habitat for cyanobacteria, showing distinct diversity and functional adaptations compared to seawater, with diversification linked to key geological events.

mSystems · Oct 15, 2024Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Dual symbiosis in the deep-sea hydrothermal vent snail Gigantopelta aegis revealed by its hologenome

Yi Lan, Jin Sun, Chong Chen, Yanan Sun, Yadong Zhou, Yi Yang, Weipeng Zhang, Runsheng Li, Kun Zhou, Wai Chuen Wong, Yick Hang Kwan, Aifang Cheng, Salim Bougouffa, Cindy Lee Van Dover, Jian‐Wen Qiu, Pei‐Yuan Qian

The paper reports dual symbiosis in the deep-sea snail Gigantopelta aegis, revealing its genome and two endosymbionts with complementary metabolic functions and immune adaptations.

Nature Communications · Feb 19, 2021Peer-reviewedGenomics

ATM is activated by ATP depletion and modulates mitochondrial function through NRF1

Hei‐Man Chow, Aifang Cheng, Xuan Song, Mavis R. Swerdel, Ronald P. Hart, Karl Herrup

The paper shows that ATP depletion causes oxidative stress, activates ATM, which phosphorylates NRF1 to enhance mitochondrial function, and that ATM deficiency impairs ATP recovery in energy-demanding cells.

The Journal of Cell Biology · Jan 14, 2019Peer-reviewedNeuroscience