Vol. 20, Issue 1
2026
ID: Uh4nk
Hiroshi Masuda, Fatima El-Sayed, Kumiko Nishimura
Protein folding is a fundamental process essential for cellular function, and its misregulation is linked to numerous diseases. This study investigates the influence of chaperone proteins on protein folding dynamics, seeking to provide insights into ...
Vol. 20, Issue 1
2026
ID: e79Vd
Hiroshi Nakamura, Priya S. Menon, Ahmed El-Mansouri
The rapid evolution of viruses presents significant challenges to public health, primarily due to their ability to adapt quickly via mutation. This study investigates the adaptive mechanisms within RNA viruses, focusing on mutation dynamics and their...
Vol. 20, Issue 1
2026
ID: As87s
Levent Ozdemir, Hiroshi Nakamura, Aditi Raghavan
The rapid advancement in genomic technologies has generated vast amounts of data, necessitating sophisticated computational techniques for analysis. This study aims to enhance predictive modeling in genomic studies through integrative network analysi...
Vol. 20, Issue 1
2026
ID: 26FMM
Katrin E. Müller, Yuko Sato, Andrés M. Pérez
The complexity of plant immunity lies in its ability to integrate various signaling pathways to mount an effective defense response. This study aims to dissect the cross-talk mechanisms among key signaling pathways in plant immunity using Arabidopsis...
Vol. 19, Issue 12
2025
ID: 7YU6p
Astrid M. Fischer, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Priya N. Kumar
Organelle dynamics are critical to cellular homeostasis and adaptation to stress. This study investigates the mechanisms underlying mitochondrial redistribution in response to cellular stress in mammalian cells. We aimed to elucidate the role of cyto...
Vol. 19, Issue 12
2025
ID: Y82EA
Franziska Müller-Lang, Hiroki Matsuda, Samuel O. Nkosi
Understanding the intricate interactions within neural circuits is critical for deciphering the complex functionalities of the brain. This study aims to explore the dynamic properties of cortical microcircuits, focusing on synaptic plasticity and inf...
Vol. 19, Issue 12
2025
ID: vwWrN
Fatima Al-Rashidi, Hans-Jürgen Braun, Kenji Watanabe, Olga Petrova
DNA repair is a critical process that maintains genomic stability and protects against carcinogenesis. The modulation of homologous recombination (HR) pathways has shown promise in enhancing DNA repair fidelity. This study aims to elucidate the role ...
Vol. 19, Issue 12
2025
ID: 8Sk3z
Tomasz Wojciechowski, Aisha B. Ibrahim, Carlos M. Fuentes
Optogenetics has revolutionized the field of neuroscience by enabling precise spatial and temporal control of neuronal activity. Despite significant advancements, challenges remain in achieving high temporal precision and minimizing photo-toxicity in...
Vol. 19, Issue 10
2025
ID: yNpbF
Hiroshi Yamamoto, Fatma Ozturk, Camila Alvarez
Membrane trafficking is a fundamental process in cell biology that ensures proper distribution and function of cellular components. This study investigates the role of Rab GTPases in regulating endosomal membrane trafficking dynamics. Our objective w...
Vol. 19, Issue 10
2025
ID: 5HYvK
Heiko M. Schröder, Nandini S. Verma, Takashi Umehara
The resilience of grassland ecosystems is critical for maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity under changing climatic conditions. This study investigates the role of adaptive thresholds in enhancing ecosystem resilience to climatic variabili...
Vol. 19, Issue 10
2025
ID: 9LTs8
Lars J. van der Meer, Hiroshi Nakamura, Priya S. Menon
The increasing frequency of heat waves poses significant challenges to plant growth and productivity. Understanding the mechanisms of heat stress tolerance in plants is critical for developing resilient agricultural systems. This study investigates t...
Vol. 19, Issue 10
2025
ID: MSxvY
Andrea Müller, Hiroko Matsuda, Yusuf Al-Jabari
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease (AD) are characterized by progressive synaptic loss and cognitive decline. Understanding the molecular underpinnings of synaptic vulnerability in AD is crucial for developing effective therapies. Th...
Vol. 18, Issue 1
2024
ID: j0JlZ
Biljana Barakovic, Dijana Grahovac
Gender equality is a multidimensional concept encompassing economic, cultural, and social dimensions. Previous studies have largely focused on statistical indicators related to the increased presence of women in the workforce, segmented by business s...