Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Next-generation neoantigen mRNA vaccines: Immuno-engineering strategies for precision cancer immunotherapy
Personalized neoantigen vaccines drive specific T-cell responses but are limited by complexity and variable efficacy. We highlight advances in antigen prioritization, mRNA engineering, and delivery, and the importance of combining these approaches with immune checkpoint blockade for clinical impact
Evaluating the pest control efficiency of wheat storage bags and polypropylene liners against Trogoderma granarium and Tribolium castaneum
Stored grain losses are largely due to insect penetration in conventional bags and limitations of hermetic storage systems.
This study evaluates polypropylene liners in storage bags to enhance protection against infestation while maintaining effective fumigation.
Redefining batteries as multifunctional materials
Happy to share our article in Nature Reviews Materials on the redefinition of batteries as multifunctional materials.
Why interpreting mountain disasters is not straightforward
Mountain disasters rarely tell a simple story, especially in the immediate aftermath. When the Dharali disaster unfolded, we began asking whether the emerging explanation was fully supported by the evidence. This post reflects on that process and why careful interpretation matters.
Vessel-Controlled Chemodivergence Meets Vinylcyclopropane–Cyclopentene Rearrangement
Our work reveals that the vessel itself dictates product selectivity: switching between glass and plastic enables chemodivergent Rh-catalyzed enantioconvergent rearrangement of vinyl gem-difluorocyclopropanes to cyclopentenones or gem-difluorocyclopentenes.
Urban wetlands: Neglected hotspots of antibiotic resistance genes and key vectors for viral transmission
Our study reveals that urban wetlands, crucial for recreation, flood control, and wildlife habitats, serve as key reservoirs for antibiotic resistance genes, their viral vectors, and bacteria harboring them. This finding underscores a complex interaction between urban ecology and public health.
From Citation to Courtroom: When Research Evidence Shapes Legal Reasoning
A CRISPR funding study cited in a U.S. legal brief reveals how scientific evidence informs judicial reasoning. Beyond academia, research quietly shapes legal arguments about public funding, innovation, and societal impact.
