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Polarized release of brain microvascular endothelial cell- derived extracellular vesicles is functionally coupled to leukocyte transendothelial migration

Brain microvascular endothelial cells release claudin-5-containing extracellular vesicles in a polarized manner from their apical surface, where they specifically bind to adherent leukocytes to facilitate transendothelial migration via a zipper-like mechanism.

Dylan Krajewski, Shujun Ge, Evan R. Jellison, Yi Wu, Kalpani N. Udeni Galpayage Dona, Allison M. Andrews, Servio H. Rami (…)2026-07-09
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Deciphering the Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Avocado Dieback Disease Caused by Neofusicoccum luteum

This study presents the first comprehensive molecular characterization of *Neofusicoccum luteum* through high-quality genome sequencing and transcriptomic analysis, revealing sophisticated, tissue-specific virulence strategies mediated by the coordinated expression of cell wall-degrading enzymes, transport systems, and effector proteins that drive avocado dieback disease.

Beatriz Santos Casanova, Enrique López Gomez, Ana Moreno Pérez, Lucia Guirado Manzano, David Ferrer, Francisco M. Cazorl (…)2026-07-09
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Is Praziquantel a lead compound for its amides and N-alkyl or aryl derivatives? – A molecular modeling insight at the binding site

This study utilizes molecular modeling to demonstrate that Praziquantel's unique structural balance of hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions within the Sm.TRP binding site creates a conformational equilibrium that is difficult to surpass, explaining why its amide and N-alkyl or aryl derivatives have failed to yield superior clinical alternatives despite extensive optimization efforts.

Itzel Gutierrez-Aztatzi, Israel Quiroga Montes, Luis Javier Martinez-Morales, Thomas Scior2026-07-09
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The community patterns and assembly mechanism varied in eukaryotic microorganisms with different cell sizes

This study demonstrates that cell size is a critical determinant of eukaryotic microbial community structure and assembly mechanisms in river ecosystems, with larger cells exhibiting higher diversity and distinct ecological dynamics compared to smaller cells.

wei hu, Yumei Qian, Zenghui zhang, Xiaofan Zhao, Xinxin Lai, Kexin Zhang, Pengfei Yang, Zongcan Yang, hanghang han2026-07-09
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New Herbicide-Degrading Microorganisms for the Biogenic Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles

This study demonstrates that herbicide-degrading soil microorganisms, specifically *Acinetobacter radioresistens* R27 and *Bacillus pumilus* R25, can be utilized for the eco-friendly biogenic synthesis of spherical silver nanoparticles that exhibit potent dose-dependent fungicidal activity against major plant pathogens, thereby offering a dual solution for environmental bioremediation and sustainable plant protection.

Rokhila Nazarovna Juraeva, Rustam Baxtiyor ugli Ergashev, Erkin Nukusbay ugli Baymurzaev, Javlon Zafar ugli Jalilov, Foz (…)2026-07-09
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GenoGlyph: Pan-cancer genomic mutation inference and risk stratification from diagnostic histopathology slides

GenoGlyph is an interpretable deep learning framework that decodes histopathology slides to accurately infer pan-cancer genomic mutations, validate their biological relevance through transcriptomic concordance, and provide independent prognostic stratification, thereby offering a scalable solution for precision oncology in settings lacking sequencing capabilities.

Abdul Akbar, Usama Sajjad, Alejandro Leyva, Elshad Hassanov, Arya Roy, Daniel Stover, Wencheng Li, Ashish Manne, Wei Che (…)2026-07-09