Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Loss of DOCK2 potentiates Inflammatory Bowel Disease–associated colorectal cancer via immune dysfunction and IFNγ induction of IDO1 expression
In this paper we identify Dock2 as an immune regulator in IBD-CRC, with potential therapeutic opportunity in this area of unmet clinical need.
Breaking the Efficiency Barrier in Dicot Prime Editing: The Journey with Tomato and Arabidopsis
Our recent Nature Plants paper reveals prime editing breakthroughs in dicot plants like tomatoes and Arabidopsis. By integrating novel components, we overcame efficiency challenges, achieving high rates of inheritable edits. This post explores our research journey and the innovations behind it.
Interpretable Deep Learning Approach Reveals the Critical Role of Sea Surface Salinity in Long-Lead ENSO Forecasting
Recent advancements in climate modeling have uncovered the pivotal role of Sea Surface Salinity (SSS) in enhancing long-lead ENSO forecasting. Utilizing a deep learning model have extended the ENSO forecast lead time to 24 months, emphasizing post-2000 El Niño events.
Whales' health and conservation are exceedingly threatened by micro-nanoplastics
The huge and progressively expanding contamination of planetary seas and oceans by micro-nanoplastics (MNPs) is a major concern issue.
Controlling enzyme hydrolysis of branched polymers synthesised using transfer-dominated branching radical telomerisation via telogen and taxogen selection
Here we introduce some of the people and thought processess involved as the Rannard research group, based at the University of Liverpool, attempts to push our new technology into the world of sustainable polymer science
A reappraisal of the Earth rotation variations
A team of researchers have analyzed the irregularities in Earth's rotation since 1900
