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Intact learning and memory in mice incapable of de novo myelination

This study demonstrates that adult mice lacking the ability to form new compact myelin sheaths or provide metabolic support via Mct1 retain intact motor and fear learning and memory, indicating that these cognitive processes rely on non-canonical properties of pre-myelinating oligodendrocytes rather than the canonical functions of myelin in speeding neural conduction.

William Richardson, Matthew Swire, Stuart Nayar, Yi Jiang, Adam Halko, Marcus Lloyd, Katsutoshi Ogasawara, Koujiro Tohya (…)2026-07-03
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Grey matter degeneration during multiple sclerosis is linked to activation of neuronal necroptosis by oxidized phosphatidylcholines

This study demonstrates that oxidized phosphatidylcholines, generated by iron-induced lipid peroxidation in multiple sclerosis grey matter, trigger neuronal necroptosis and neurodegeneration, a process that can be ameliorated by inhibiting necroptosis.

Yifei Dong, Ruoqi Yu, Qurat Ul Ain, Gaili Yan, Jian Park, Rachel Dignean, Stephanie Zandee, Wendy Klement, Sandra Larouc (…)2026-07-03
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Activation of differential brain regions after sensing and eating a high-fat diet in mice

This study utilizes c-Fos immunohistochemistry to demonstrate that while the lateral hypothalamus is activated by both sensing and eating a high-fat diet, the paraventricular nucleus and basolateral amygdala respond specifically to sensory exposure, whereas the nucleus accumbens, ventral tegmental area, and central amygdala are activated only upon consumption.

Shunji Yamada, Kazunori Kojima, Yousuke Tsuneoka, Yoshihisa Watanabe, Takashi Tanida, Ken-ichi Matsuda, Masaki Tanaka2026-07-03
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Release rates and adhesion properties of biofilm-released Staphylococcus aureus SA113 cells cultured under constant flow

This study demonstrates that *Staphylococcus aureus* cells released from early-stage biofilms exhibit significantly enhanced adhesion forces and rupture lengths on various medical substrates compared to planktonic or late-stage biofilm-released cells, suggesting their critical role in initiating new implant-associated infections under flow conditions.

Ben Wieland, Ina Krüger, Sabryna Junker, Philipp Jung, Sören L. Becker, Karin Jacobs, Markus Bischoff2026-07-03
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Transcriptomics in identifying tea plant breeding lines: a case study on the elite progenies of Camellia sinensis ‘Emei Wenchun’

This study integrates transcriptomic and biochemical profiling to elucidate the regulatory networks governing key quality traits in *Camellia sinensis* 'Emei Wenchun' and establishes a high-resolution DNA fingerprinting framework using 150 SNP markers to accurately verify parentage and protect elite breeding lines.

Wei Chen, Jing Zhang, Guo Chen, DanDan Tang, Dong Cui, Yongxian Chen, Weiqi Wen, Qian Tang, Liqiang Tan2026-07-03
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STING is a novel channel to facilitate cholesterol loading into Endoplasmic Reticulum membrane

This study reveals that STING functions as a novel transmembrane channel in the endoplasmic reticulum that recruits Aster-escorted cholesterol from the plasma membrane to maintain cholesterol homeostasis, a mechanism whose disruption leads to altered cholesterol distribution and reduced systemic corticosterone levels.

Chen Wang, Munire Maimaiti, Jie Mei, Yuxin Xu, Ziwei Zhong, Xiaonan Ma, Chenhui Li, Chunmeng Sun, Haiyang Hu, Ze Hong2026-07-03
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Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals divergent responses in feline peripheral blood immune cells exposed to Toxoplasma gondii

This study presents the first single-cell RNA sequencing analysis of feline peripheral blood immune cells exposed to *Toxoplasma gondii*, revealing that while lymphocytes dominate the cellular landscape, myeloid cells—particularly monocytes and neutrophils—undergo the most significant transcriptional remodeling and engage in critical IL-1 and CSF2-mediated communication during infection.

Yidan Wang, Jun Ma, Yucong Zhang, Qianyan Luo, Tinghao Gao, Zhiwei Li, Jianliang Zhang, Xingquan Zhu, Junjun He, Fengcai (…)2026-07-03
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Genotype-Related Differences in Reproductive Traits and Sperm Biochemical Composition of XX and XY Male Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

This study demonstrates that sex-reversed XX male rainbow trout exhibit superior reproductive traits and a sperm biochemical profile enriched in long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids compared to normal XY males, highlighting significant genotype-dependent variations in reproductive physiology and sperm composition.

Kenan Köprücü, Meryem Tokgöz2026-07-03