🧬 biology

Biological Mechanism of Hydrolyzed Sponge-Mediated Stratum Corneum Penetration and Its Transdermal Permeation-Enhancing Efficacy:In Vitro and In Vivo Study

This study demonstrates that hydrolyzed sponge spicules derived from *Haliclona* sp. function as natural biogenic microneedles that significantly enhance transdermal drug delivery by creating microchannels and reversibly disrupting stratum corneum lipid organization and tight junction proteins, outperforming commercial silicon microneedles for macromolecular and hydrophobic drugs while maintaining biocompatibility.

Hao Qin, ShuChi Zhang, Ling Chen, HaiHua Jiang2026-07-15
🧬 biology

Genome-wide Assessment of Intergenerational Genetic Stability and Population Structure in a Closed SPF Beagle Colony

This study establishes a genomic reference for a closed SPF Beagle colony through whole-genome and reduced-representation sequencing, confirming its genetic stability and suitability for toxicology studies while highlighting the importance of accounting for family structure in experimental design to ensure reproducibility.

Haonan Yuan, Shangwu Ma, Changyou Xia, Fangzheng Li, Shengguo Zhao, Jinqiang Quan, Caixia Gao2026-07-15
🧬 biology

Molecular Characterisation of Biofilm-Forming, Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria from Water Distribution Systems, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria

This study identifies *Chromobacterium violaceum* as a biofilm-forming, potentially virulent bacterium harboring specific resistance and virulence genes (*papC*, *afaCc*, and *rmpA*) isolated from water distribution systems in Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria, underscoring the public health risks posed by such pathogens in treated water supplies.

Precious Chiebonam Chukwuma, Oseri Michael Ogagavwodia, Gideon O Abu, Kome Otokunefor2026-07-15
🧬 biology

The Enhanced Importance of CD4 + T Cell Based Monitoring of Microbial Flora in Patients with HIV

This study analyzes lung microbial communities in HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients, revealing that fungal diversity is significantly elevated in GM-positive individuals while bacterial diversity remains stable, and highlights the critical inverse relationship between viral load and CD4+ T cell counts to underscore the necessity of monitoring immune status and microbial equilibrium in HIV management.

Siyuan Yang, Jiayi Liu, Fengting Yu, Yunxia Tang, Xi Wang, Linghang Wang2026-07-15
🧬 biology

Novel compound-heterozygous variants in PYCR1 broaden the mutation spectrum of autosomal-recessive cutis laxa

This study identifies and functionally validates two novel compound-heterozygous *PYCR1* variants as pathogenic causes of autosomal-recessive cutis laxa, expanding the mutation spectrum and characterizing the associated neurodevelopmental phenotype through integrated genetic, functional, and multi-omics analyses.

Xin Wang, Zhuran Zhao, Weike Cheng, Jing Liu, Shimin Zhang, Yanhui Dong, Shuai Xu2026-07-15
🧬 biology

Specific timely Paraventricular hypothalamic nucleus activation inhibits neutrophil infiltration in cervical cancer

This study demonstrates that specific, timely chemogenetic activation of the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus inhibits cervical cancer progression by downregulating immune-related genes and curbing neutrophil infiltration through a newly identified brain-body axis.

fengjie li, zhiqing liang, yongqin jia, shi liang, xiaoli min, Yudi Li, chengfang jiang, Lanqin Cao, Yanzhou Wang2026-07-15
🧬 biology

Tract-specific regulation of oligodendrocyte precursor cell activation and glial responses shapes myelin repair

This study demonstrates that myelin repair following focal demyelination is a spatially heterogeneous process shaped by distinct regional microenvironmental factors and cellular dynamics in the hippocampal fimbria and lateral olfactory tract, highlighting the need for region-tailored therapeutic strategies to enhance remyelination.

Charles Shuaibu, Malena Anderson, Mohammad Amin Abdollahi Far, Ayesha Shakil, Catherine Beaupre, Sarah Donkers, Olamide (…)2026-07-15