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Transcriptome Analysis Reveals New Insights of Novel Duck Reovirus (NDRV)-Infected Duck Adherent PBMCs

This study presents the first comprehensive transcriptomic analysis of novel duck reovirus (NDRV)-infected duck adherent PBMCs, revealing significant upregulation of immune-related and interferon-stimulated genes through RNA-Seq and validating these findings with real-time PCR to elucidate host-pathogen interactions and potential therapeutic targets.

Kaikai Han, Fengying Lu, Lijiao Zhang, Dongmin Zhao, Xinmei Huang, Fengyao Wu, Jing Yang, Xin Yin, Dan Su, Yuzhuo Liu, X (…)2026-08-19
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Computational protein engineering of a multivalent human metapneumovirus immunogen using the self-assembling RSV M2-1 tetrameric scaffold

This study presents a computationally engineered, self-assembling tetrameric scaffold based on the RSV M2-1 protein that successfully displays structurally preserved human metapneumovirus (HMPV) epitopes with high density and stability, achieving picomolar binding affinity with neutralizing antibodies and offering a promising dual-targeting strategy for next-generation pneumovirus vaccines.

Mohammad Mehdi Rezaei Mirghayed, Amirhossein Amini Soror, Arezoo Rezaei, Amir Hossein Mashaikhi Sardouei, Mohammadreza H (…)2026-08-19
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Structural and computational interrogation of an Influenza A Matrix protein-targeting TCR

This study presents cryo-EM structures of an engineered influenza-specific TCR/CD3 complex, revealing that peptide engagement induces localized conformational changes while preserving global architecture, and integrates lipidomics with computational modeling to identify novel lipid binding sites and affinity determinants for future immune modulation.

Jesper Pallesen, Jianqiu Du, Samuel Garfinkle, Kelly Bayruns, Wujuan Zhang, Jiayan Cui, Sagar Gupta, Aaron Goldman2026-08-19
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Multi-method keystone screening reveals distributed ecological resilience in aquaponic microbiomes

By applying a multi-method consensus framework to aquaponic microbiome data, this study found no universal keystone taxa, suggesting that ecological resilience is distributed across compartment-specific assemblages rather than concentrated in single organisms, thereby advocating for targeted monitoring of specific habitats like fish tanks and biofilms instead of seeking a single system-wide indicator.

Victor Lobanov, Shima Rezaei, Brendan Higgins, Alyssa Joyce2026-08-19
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Diversity, distribution, and abundance of native Trichoderma species in selected irrigated lowland rice agroecosystems of Tanzania

This study characterizes the diversity, distribution, and abundance of native *Trichoderma* species across six agroecological zones in Tanzania's irrigated lowland rice systems, revealing that soil properties significantly influence community composition and identifying a rich reservoir of native isolates with potential for use as biocontrol agents.

Nyamasija Francis Nyakeko, Richard R. Madege, Newton L. Kilasi2026-08-19
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Integration of microscopy and multi-omics data reveals pathology of a coral disease outbreak

By integrating microscopy with multi-omics data, this study characterizes a 2022 white plague outbreak in *Pseudodiploria strigosa* corals at Flower Garden Banks, revealing a complex pathology involving host-symbiont dysbiosis, immune stress, and viral enrichment while establishing a comprehensive framework for future marine disease research.

Carly E. Karrick, Hannah L. Swain, Ashley M. Rossin, Mallory Kastner, Gillian Coleman, Morgan Coleman, Lauren I. Howe-Ke (…)2026-08-19
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Adaptive strategies and transcriptional characteristics of Populus × euramericana in response to shading intensity based on phenotypic and bioinformatic analyses

This study elucidates the molecular mechanisms of *Populus × euramericana*'s response to shading by integrating phenotypic and transcriptomic analyses to reveal how reduced light intensity alters growth and photosynthesis while activating specific regulatory pathways involving hormone signaling, light-responsive transcription factors, and the MAPK cascade.

Xueli Zhang, Ning Liu, Fenfen Liu, Jinhua Li, Hamza Sohail, Qi Liu, Chengcheng Gao, Jimeng Sun, Yan Zhang, Chenggong Liu (…)2026-08-19