Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
High-quality alligator gar chromosome-level genome aids in exploring its internal invasion mechanism
Our study generated a high contiguity, completeness, and accuracy genome assembly of alligator gar at the chromosome level using Oxford Nanopore Technology and Hi-C sequencing techniques, deepening our understanding of the genomic basis of its ecology, evolution, and invasiveness.
Spatio-temporal rainfall variability and trends using a Kriging-interpolation and Innovative trend analysis approach: the case of Wolaita zone, south Ethiopia
Understanding climate change and its local impacts has become crucial in addressing global sustainability challenges.
Aging-dependent loss of functional connectivity in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease and reversal by mGluR5 modulator
Alzheimer’s disease is challenging to tackle: it can affect the brain years before symptoms like memory loss arise. Yet, this slow progress gives us a long window where early detection could slow or stop its progression. Our study dives into how brain imaging and mouse models can help us get there.
E- Learning experience of the medical profession’s college students during COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia
This study explored the e-learning experience of the students of the colleges of health sciences with regard to the technical preparedness, academic achievements, e-learning advantages and limitations.
Behind the Paper: How IL-6 shapes the anti-tumor battle and supports TGFβ immune modulatory vaccines in pancreatic cancer
The study highlights that the antitumor efficacy of TGFβ-specific T cells in pancreatic cancer critically depends on IL-6 signaling. IL-6R blockade compromises the immune response by reducing vaccine-induced T-cell infiltration as well as increasing immunosuppressive tumor-associated macrophages.
How bad cholesterol is removed from blood
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of human mortality. New structural information helps to develop future therapeutic interventions for this chronic, human health problem.
Soil fungi remain active during drought
Drought significantly affects terrestrial ecosystems, including soil microbial communities. Our study, utilizing an innovative stable isotope tracing method, reveals that while bacterial growth was greatly reduced during drought, fungi maintained stable growth.
