Nature Communications
An open access, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in all areas of the biological, health, physical, chemical and Earth sciences.
“Effective interactions” shape the evolution of drug resistance (and much more)
In a new study, we examine how global epistasis—where gene-gene interactions follow a tractable pattern—is shaped by the environment, and defines how drug resistance evolves in malaria. This may allow us to better predict and control adaptive evolution at the molecular level.
When is a loss a gain? Decoding annelids dietary secrets ~630 million years ago
Explore our Nature Communications study unraveling annelids' ancient secrets. We decode sterol evolution in animals’ ancient ancestor at the dawn of their evolution.
An unconventional vaccination strategy against influenza viruses from humans and swine
Influenza is not a single virus, but a collection of subtypes broken down into many different strains. Ordinary flu vaccines can only protect against a small proportion of these. Here, we obtained a surprisingly broad protection by sequential vaccination of pigs with highly diverse “H1N1” strains.
Wake slow waves in focal human epilepsy impact network activity and cognition
During sleep, slow waves carry a restorative function in normalizing neuronal excitability. Here, using intracranial recordings from patients with focal epilepsy, we provide evidence of a beneficial impact of wake slow waves against excitability associated with epileptiform discharges.
Unveiling the Dynamics of Interaction Between Mars' Magnetic Field and the Solar Wind
The interplay between solar winds and planetary magnetic fields is pivotal for the evolution of planetary atmospheres and their habitability. Here we focus on how solar wind interacts with Mars.
Toward understanding Energy Transfer of Imbalanced Alfvénic Turbulence in the Heliosphere
We address a fundamental question in imbalanced Alfvénic turbulence: the mechanism of energy transfer between scales. Our study, combining observations and simulations, reveals that coherent interactions between Alfvén waves and co-propagating anomalous fluctuations play a key role in this process.