Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Importance of taking short-term dynamics of forest ecosystem services into account
Static maps are key tools for assessing ecosystem services. Our study shows that hotspots of three boreal-forest services – wood production, bilberry production, and topsoil carbon storage – can change over just 10 years, suggesting that dynamic tools should be used to manage the dynamic forests landscapes.
Insight into RNA binding proteins regulation opens new frontiers in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
RNA binding proteins play multiple roles in RNA metabolism, and their mutation, delocalization and/or altered expression have been proposed to cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Elucidating the underlying molecular mechanisms is of crucial importance to design therapeutic approaches.
Graded bulk-heterojunction for the future of Organic solar cells
Graded BHJ organic solar cell with well-defined vertical phase separation has the potential to surpass the classical counterpart. Here, the authors reveal solvent selection strategies for optimising morphology of the structure, enabling efficient, eco-friendly, and scalable solar cells.
First steps in a long journey: Understanding the potential clinical consequences of immune responses to the Cas9 protein
Recent demonstration of immune responses to Cas proteins identify a critical risk in the eventual clinical application of Cas-mediated gene editing. In the accompanying paper we extend these findings by identifying promiscuous T-cell epitopes on Cas9 derived from Staphylococcus aureus.
