Simang Champramary

Transcriptome profiling identifies the chromatoid body as a dynamic center for RNA surveillance and transcript sorting during spermatogenesis

The paper identifies the chromatoid body as a dynamic RNA sorting center in spermatogenesis, revealing its role in RNA surveillance and transcript regulation through sequence and structural features.

Chromatoid body integrates piRNA, SMG6 and m⁶A pathways to control mRNAs in the male germline

The paper shows SMG6 and PIWIL1 work together in the chromatoid body to regulate mRNAs via piRNA and NMD pathways, with SMG6's endonuclease activity aiding piRNA-guided degradation.

Genomic innovation and horizontal gene transfer shaped plant colonization and biomass degradation strategies of a globally prevalent fungal pathogen

This study identifies horizontal gene transfer events in Armillaria fungi that contribute to plant biomass degradation and pathogenicity.