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Temperature overshoot responses to ambitious forestation in an Earth System Model
Abstract Despite the increasing relevance of temperature overshoot and the rather ambitious country pledges on Afforestation/Reforestation globally, the mitigation potential and the Earth system responses to large-scale non-idealized Afforestation/Reforestation patterns under a high overshoot scenario remain elusive. Here, we develop an ambitious Afforestation/Reforestation scenario by harnessing 1259 Integrated Assessment Model scenarios, restoration potential maps, and…
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Calorie restriction and rapamycin distinctly restore non-canonical ORF translation in the muscles of aging mice
Abstract Loss of protein homeostasis is one of the hallmarks of aging. As such, interventions that restore proteostasis should slow down the aging process and improve healthspan. Two of the most broadly used anti-aging interventions that are effective in organisms from yeast to mammals are calorie restriction (CR) and rapamycin (RM) treatment. To identify the…
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Yale Scientists Uncover Genetic Predisposition to Anxiety
Investigators the Yale Department of Psychiatry investigated the genetic profiles of more than 1 million participants enrolled in multiple cohorts around the world. Leveraging this large dataset, they uncovered more than 100 genes associated with anxiety. The results were published in Nature Genetics. Anxiety disorders and symptoms affect many individuals with a negative impact on…
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Genomic profiling of Antarctic geothermal microbiomes using long-read, Hi-C, and single-cell techniques
Abstract Geothermal features in Antarctica provide favorable conditions for diverse microorganisms, yet their genomic diversity remains poorly understood. Here, we present an integrated dataset comprising PacBio HiFi and Hi-C metagenomic sequencing, along with single-cell amplified genomes (SAGs) from two high-altitude geothermal sites, Mount Melbourne and Mount Rittmann, in Antarctica. The long-read HiFi sequencing, coupled with…
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Targeted protein degradation using chimeric human E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes
Abstract Proteins can be targeted for degradation by engineering biomolecules that direct them to the eukaryotic ubiquitination machinery. For instance, the fusion of an E3 ubiquitin ligase to a suitable target binding domain creates a ‘biological Proteolysis-Targeting Chimera’ (bioPROTAC). Here we employ an analogous approach where the target protein is recruited directly to a human…
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A photovoltaic cell defect detection model capable of topological knowledge extraction
Abstract As the global transition towards clean energy accelerates, the demand for the widespread adoption of solar energy continues to rise. However, traditional object detection models prove inadequate for handling photovoltaic cell electroluminescence (EL) images, which are characterized by high levels of noise. To address this challenge, we developed an advanced defect detection model specifically…
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Both GEF domains of the autism and developmental epileptic encephalopathy-associated Trio protein are required for proper tangential migration of GABAergic interneurons
Abstract Recessive and de novo mutations in the TRIO gene are associated with intellectual deficiency (ID), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental epileptic encephalopathies (DEE). TRIO is a dual guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) that activates Rac1, Cdc42 and RhoA. Trio has been extensively studied in excitatory neurons, and has recently been found to regulate…
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Identification of genes supporting cold resistance of mammalian cells: lessons from a hibernator
Abstract Susceptibility of human cells to cold stress restricts the use of therapeutic hypothermia and long-term preservation of organs at low temperatures. In contrast, cells of mammalian hibernators possess remarkable cold resistance, but little is known about the molecular mechanisms underlying this phenomenon. In this study, we conducted a gain-of-function screening of genes that confer…
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Hepatocellular carcinoma-specific epigenetic checkpoints bidirectionally regulate the antitumor immunity of CD4 + T cells
Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a highly malignant tumor with significant global health implications. The role of CD4+ T cells, particularly conventional CD4+ T cells (Tconvs), in HCC progression remains unexplored. Furthermore, epigenetic factors are crucial in immune regulation, yet their specific role in HCC-infiltrating Tconv cells remains elusive. This study elucidates the role of…
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Membrane emulsification and de-emulsification by physical and entropic levers
Functional liquid-infused porous membranes show promise in many applications including emulsification of liquid mixtures and de-emulsification for water purification. In situ liquid-infused aerogel membranes with reverse functionality exploit a hierarchical microstructure of hydrated aerogels and the functionality of micro-confined water, enabling on-demand emulsification/de-emulsification. This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution Access…