Zhirong Wang

A secreted LEA-like protein functions as a basement membrane stress protectant

This study identifies DUR-1, a secreted LEA-like protein in C. elegans, as a basement membrane component that enhances tissue integrity and stress survival.

Highly Dynamic and Sensitive NEMOer Calcium Indicators for Imaging ER Calcium Signals in Excitable Cells

The paper introduces NEMOer, a set of genetically encoded calcium indicators that enhance the detection of ER/SR calcium dynamics, enabling sensitive and dynamic imaging in both excitable and non-excitable cells.

Purinergic signaling controls spontaneous activityin the auditory system throughout early development

The paper shows that purinergic signaling via ATP release from inner supporting cells drives spontaneous activity in the auditory system from birth to hearing onset, promoting coordinated neural firing in frequency-specific circuits.