Genetics Studies

Unveiling the immunomodulatory mechanism of polysaccharides from Polygonum cyrtonema based on RNA-seq.

PCP-80% activates immune response in cells, leading to increased protein expression and release of molecules linked to inflammation. It also affects gene expression through various signaling pathways. This suggests that PCP-80% can effectively modulate immune response in macrophages.

Shan J et al (2024).
Food Res Int.
PubMed:
38129053

Repeat turnover meets stable chromosomes: repetitive DNA sequences mark speciation and gene pool boundaries in sugar beet and wild beets.

Schmidt N et al (2024).
Plant J.
PubMed:
38128038

Epigenetic histone H3 phosphorylation marks discriminate between univalent- and bivalent-forming chromosomes during canina asymmetrical meiosis.

The researchers studied the unique meiosis of pentaploid dogroses, which have two types of chromosomes: bivalents and univalents. They analyzed histone H3 phosphorylation patterns to understand how these chromosomes condense and segregate during meiosis. This research may have implications for understanding reproductive strategies in plants.

Kalfusová R et al (2023).
Ann Bot.
PubMed:
38127060

Draft genome sequence of Amycolatopsis camponoti RTGN1, a bacterial endophyte isolated from Alnus glutinosa root nodules.

The scientists sequenced the genome of a bacterial endophyte called camponoti RTGN1, found in root nodules from Saltwell Park, UK. The genome is 11.9 Mbp in size, with 147 contigs, and has a GC content of 70.9%. Care about this to understand the genetic characteristics and potential functions of this endophyte.

Thompson RM, Fox EM and Montero-Calasanz MdC (2023).
Microbiol Resour Announc.
PubMed:
38126745

Integrative transcriptomics reveals association of abscisic acid and lignin pathways with cassava whitefly resistance.

Researchers analyzed the genetic basis of whitefly resistance in cassava, an important African crop. Understanding defense mechanisms could help develop whitefly-resistant cassava, ensuring food security for African farmers. Similar hormone-responsive transcriptomes of Arabidopsis thaliana were also studied for comparison.

Nye DG et al (2023).
BMC Plant Biol.
PubMed:
38124051

Draft genome sequences of eight bacterial isolates from Pisum sativum leaf surfaces.

Researchers studied the diverse bacterial communities on plants to understand their importance for plant health and interactions with insects. They isolated and analyzed eight bacterial genomes from leaf surfaces.

Smee MR et al (2023).
Microbiol Resour Announc.
PubMed:
38117066

Single-cell transcriptome sequencing of plant leaf expressing anti-HER2 VHH-FcK cancer therapeutic protein.

Single-cell RNA sequencing on transgenic tobacco plants expressing a llama antibody against breast cancer reveals gene expression patterns that can improve the selection of cell types for recombinant antibody production in plants.

Kim MS et al (2023).
Sci Data.
PubMed:
38114492