Nature Communications
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Protecting patient privacy in metagenomic sequencing studies
Incomplete human reference genomes can drive false sex biases and expose patient-identifying information in metagenomic data, but there are ways to mitigate this.
High-valence bismuth(V) nanoplatform to potentiating tumor immunotherapy
A high-valence bismuth(V) nanoplatform has been proposed for the first time for triggering cancer cell death and anti-tumor immune responses via an exogenous excitation-free and endogenous H2O2- and O2-independent reactive oxygen species generation behavior.
Extreme heatwaves could intensify much more than expected with climate change
It is known that heatwaves become more severe as the climate warms. But a new study led by the University of Graz now shows that the most extreme heat events may intensify much stronger than previously expected.
Visualizing stepwise evolution of carbon hybridization from sp3 to sp2 and to sp
In our recent published paper in Nature Communications, we present the visualization of stepwise evolution in carbon hybridizations from sp3 to sp2 and to sp states via dehydrogenation and elimination reactions of methylcyano-functionalized molecules on surfaces.
From pore to process: an industrially promising application for MOFs in separating the most potent greenhouse gas
SF6/N2 separation is crucial for sustainable development. Here, we prepared low-cost and robust MOF composite pellets and established a vacuum temperature swing adsorption process with both high recovery and high purity of SF6.
Structure of human mitochondrial Mg2+ channel Mrs2
Mrs2 is a mitochondrial Mg2+ channel that is essential for metabolic function. We determined cryo-EM structures of human Mrs2 under different conditions, revealing a novel molecular mechanism of Mg2+ permeation through Mrs2.
Structure of human ZAC channel
ZAC is a Zn2+ and H⁺-activated cation channel and a critical target for neuropsychiatric drugs. we report the structures of human ZAC, providing insights into the gating and activation mechanisms of ZAC.