Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hanqi Zhao, Dana V. Devine
Summary: Cold-stored platelets are gaining attention due to their superior hemostatic effectiveness, reduced bacterial growth, and longer shelf lives. However, further experimental studies are needed before reintroducing them in clinical settings.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Editorial Material
Microbiology
Dorte Frees, Hanne Ingmer
Summary: The division of bacterial cells into two daughter cells requires the coordination of multiple conserved proteins. This study identifies a novel cell division protein, SmdA, in spherical bacteria and investigates its role in cell division.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Friederike C. Jentoft
Summary: Deoxydehydration (DODH) is a transformation that converts a vicinal diol into an olefin with the potential to upgrade polyols from biomass to chemicals or fuels. This review provides a comprehensive survey of the literature on DODH, focusing on aspects not extensively discussed in prior reviews, including reaction thermodynamics, catalysts, rate laws, and phase chemistry.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Immunology
Patricia Castro-Santos, Angel Carracedo, Roberto Diaz-Pena
Summary: The recent study in Nature by Augusto et al. reveals a strong association between HLA-B*15:01 and asymptomatic COVID-19, making an important contribution to genetics in COVID-19 research.
TRENDS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hang Fai Kwok
Summary: A year after the initial outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, several Phase III clinical trials investigating vaccine safety and efficacy have been published. Vaccine candidates developed by different research groups with various technologies, but many questions remain, especially for specific subgroups.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Mila Gugnoni, Eugenia Lorenzini, Italo Faria do Valle, Daniel Remondini, Gastone Castellani, Federica Torricelli, Elisabetta Sauta, Benedetta Donati, Moira Ragazzi, Francesco Ghini, Simonetta Piana, Alessia Ciarrocchi, Gloria Manzotti
Summary: This study validated specific gene signatures in the transition from differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) to anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) and identified the E2F7 gene as a key player in this process. Down-regulation of E2F7 reduced the aggressiveness of ATC cells.
CELL DEATH & DISEASE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Jean-Daniel Bontemps, Henrik Svensmark
Summary: Forest growth changes have been a focus of research since the 1980s, with various environmental factors playing a role. Recent studies have highlighted the impact of neglected factors like galactic cosmic rays and changes in the diffuse fraction of light on forest growth. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of these environmental factors on forests.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
S. Molendi, S. De Grandi, M. Rossetti, I. Bartalucci, F. Gastaldello, S. Ghizzardi, M. Gaspari
Summary: In this study, a spectral analysis reveals that a small fraction of low entropy, short cooling time gas exists in non-cool core (NCC) systems, and its mass is comparable to that in cool core (CC) systems. Future experimental instruments will be able to directly detect emission lines from this low temperature gas, providing incontrovertible evidence for its presence. Therefore, CCs and NCCs should not be viewed as distinct subclasses, but rather as states between which clusters can transition.
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
(2023)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Yuri L. Boteon, Paulo N. Martins, Paolo Muiesan, Andrea Schlegel
Summary: The realm of extended criteria liver transplantation and machine perfusion have opened up new possibilities for organ transplantation, but there is currently a lack of consistency in research. Establishing research networks to share knowledge and develop unified guidelines is key to further progress.
WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jose M. Lopez-de-Luzuriaga, Miguel Monge, Sonia Moreno, M. Elena Olmos, Maria Rodriguez-Castillo
Summary: This study controlled the number of Au-I and Au-I...Pb-II contacts in a decanuclear complex by metallophilic and pi-stacking interactions.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Review
Cell Biology
Anna Julie Peired, Maria Elena Melica, Alice Molli, Cosimo Nardi, Paola Romagnani, Laura Lasagni
Summary: Kidneys of mice, rats and humans have progenitor cells that play a role in maintaining daily homeostasis and regenerative processes following injury. Defective regenerative responses of these progenitors can lead to pathological conditions. Extensive studies have revealed the molecular characteristics of renal progenitors and identified key pathways involved in cell regulation.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Esther M. Morgan-Ellis
Summary: As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Sacred Harp singers quickly turned to online platforms to sustain their tradition, reshaping the community and allowing some new participants while excluding others due to technological barriers or lack of interest in online activities. Online singing has provided continuity for participants, allowing them to access and celebrate their collective memories of the Sacred Harp community, carry out significant rituals, and continue to grow as singers.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Laura Barrientos, Noemie Mercier, David Lalaouna, Isabelle Caldelari
Summary: The success of opportunistic human Staphylococcus aureus relies on the production of virulence factors through transcriptional factors, two-component systems, and small regulatory RNAs. High-throughput sequencing technologies have revealed hundreds of potential regulatory RNAs, with sRNAs playing a key role in bacterial physiology and virulence adaptability. These findings highlight the importance of sRNAs in understanding infection processes and raise questions about the interaction between key regulators and the pathways they control.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Valentina Crobe, Alice Ferrari, Robert Hanner, Robin W. Leslie, Dirk Steinke, Fausto Tinti, Alessia Cariani
Summary: This study used barcode and taxonomic analysis on skate samples from the Atlantic Ocean, discovering new evolutionary lineages within the genus Raja, resolving taxonomic ambiguities, and demonstrating highly cohesive monophyletic clustering among skates. This lays the groundwork for further inference of evolutionary patterns suitable for addressing management and conservation issues.
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Paulina Kazmierska-Grebowska, Maciej M. Jankowski, M. Bruce MacIver
Summary: Increasing evidence suggests that HCN channels play a crucial role in controlling various functions such as resting membrane potential, pacemaker activity, memory formation, sleep, and arousal. Dysfunction of these channels may contribute to the development of epilepsy and age-related memory decline. In neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's Disease, theta rhythms associated with memory formation could serve as markers of memory disturbances. This review explores the interplay between HCN channels, theta oscillations, memory formation, and their potential role in dementias, specifically Alzheimer's Disease. The findings may have implications for the development of new therapeutic strategies for preventing and treating dementia.
