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Tumor-intrinsic Ist1 restricts IFNγ responsiveness to drive immune evasion in pancreatic cancer

This study identifies the tumor-intrinsic factor Ist1 as a critical regulator of immune evasion in pancreatic cancer that restricts IFNγ responsiveness by controlling the membrane stability of the IFNγ receptor, thereby revealing a novel therapeutic target for sensitizing tumors to CD8+ T-cell killing.

Weixin Liao, Shaozhuo Huang, Gunja Mishra, Marcel G. M. Camps, Ferry Ossendorp, Yao-Wen Wu, Ruud H. Wijdeven, Peter ten (…)2026-07-20
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Functional characterization of orchid mycorrhizal fungi isolated from Anacamptis morio in Northern Italy

This study reveals significant functional heterogeneity among *Anacamptis morio* orchid mycorrhizal fungi isolated from Northern Italy, demonstrating that strain-specific variations in thermal resilience, metabolic profiles, and symbiotic germination capacity suggest a diverse portfolio of symbionts is crucial for orchid performance under varying developmental and environmental conditions.

Martina Florian¹, Martino Adamo¹, Alessandra Salvioli Fossalunga¹, Mariangela Girlanda¹⁺, Silvia Perotto¹⁺2026-07-20
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Vogesella denitrificans sp. nov., Vogesella limnetica sp. nov., Vogesella montanilacustris sp. nov., Vogesella oligotrophica sp. nov. and Vogesella rivulicola sp. nov., isolated from the freshwater environments

This study describes five novel *Vogesella* species (*V. denitrificans*, *V. rivulicola*, *V. oligotrophica*, *V. montanilacustris*, and *V. limnetica*) isolated from freshwater environments, characterizing their genomic diversity, phylogenetic relationships, and distinct ecological adaptations related to indigoidine synthesis and nutrient cycling.

Hui-Bin Lu, Yan-Hong Zhao, Yun-Xiu Gu, Li Chen2026-07-20
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The first genome assemblies of blackflies (genus Simulium): exploring genomic diversity across Africa

This study presents the first nuclear genome assemblies for three African blackfly species using a hybrid sequencing approach, providing a foundational resource to address species delimitation challenges in the *Simulium damnosum* complex and to advance the understanding of genome evolution and adaptation in these vectors of onchocerciasis.

Shannon Hedtke, Neha Sirwani, Emily Hendrickson, Millicent Opoku, Sindew Feleke, Samson Otoo, Gemechu Leta, Geremew Tase (…)2026-07-20
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Transcriptome-Wide Identification of Hub Genes and Therapeutic Targets in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Through Integrated Bioinformatics and Molecular Docking-Based Drug Repurposing

This study utilizes integrated bioinformatics analysis of pancreatic islet transcriptomes to identify GLP1R as a key therapeutic hub gene in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and proposes the repurposing of FDA-approved drugs Glimepiride and Linagliptin as high-affinity candidates for further preclinical development.

Jack Odoyo Otieno, Osim Loisiligaki Kambei, Kaunain Roohi2026-07-20
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Integrated Transcriptomic Meta-Analysis Reveals Conserved Transcriptional Signatures Underlying Antibiotic Tolerance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms

This study employs a cross-study transcriptomic meta-analysis to identify conserved molecular signatures in *Pseudomonas aeruginosa* biofilms, revealing that antibiotic tolerance is driven by coordinated translational reprogramming, metabolic adaptation, and the activation of tailocin-associated contractile systems.

Mohammad Javad Golmohammadi2026-07-20
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Distinct evolutionary signatures shape depletion and conservation of short tandem repeat motifs in the human genome: insights into beta‑cell function and diabetes

This study reveals that distinct evolutionary forces shape the human genome's short tandem repeat landscape, identifying a subset of conserved non-CG motifs that are specifically enriched in pancreatic beta-cell genes and exhibit altered expression and methylation patterns in type 1 and type 2 diabetes, respectively, suggesting their role as condition-dependent regulatory elements in beta-cell dysfunction.

Seyed Mohammad Javad Hashemi2026-07-20
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Assessing Heavy Metal-Resistant Microorganisms and Health Risks in Landfill Leachate and Soil: A Systematic Review

This systematic review of sixteen studies reveals that unengineered landfill leachate and soil harbor diverse, highly metal-tolerant bacteria with promising bioremediation potential, yet their co-occurrence with antibiotic resistance and pathogenicity presents significant human health risks requiring further validation and standardized assessment.

Mulugeta Abrha Tamene2026-07-20