Vol. 20, Issue 7
2026
ID: 37qSB
Heinrich J. Vogel, Mei-Ling Zhang, Pedro N. Oliveira
Morphogenesis, the biological process that causes an organism to develop its shape, remains a focal point of developmental biology. This study explores the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying vertebrate limb development, focusing on the dyna...
Vol. 20, Issue 7
2026
ID: YmXUN
Anika M. Voigt, Hiroshi Nakamura, Nneka Okafor
The immune system's response to viral infections involves a complex interplay between innate and adaptive immunity. This study aims to elucidate the mechanisms through which these two arms of the immune system communicate during the early stages of a...
Vol. 20, Issue 7
2026
ID: cLmxb
Lars E. Neumann, Anand Kumar Singh, Mei-Ling Zhang
The intricate process of protein folding is pivotal to understanding cellular mechanisms and disease pathologies. In this study, we aim to elucidate the folding pathways of proteins by employing single-molecule Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (smF...
Vol. 20, Issue 6
2026
ID: h5Xgg
Johannes F. Müller, Mei-Ling Zhao, Anita M. Chukwu
Biodiversity loss due to habitat fragmentation is a critical issue in tropical ecosystems, affecting ecosystem services and resilience. This study investigates the impact of habitat fragmentation on pollinator diversity across various tropical landsc...
Vol. 20, Issue 5
2026
ID: 8rEs2
Lena M. Schuster, Chen Ming-Hao, Adebayo Oluwaseun
The neural basis of cognitive decline with aging remains a critical area of research within neuroscience. This study investigates the alterations in functional connectivity of brain networks associated with working memory across different age groups....
Vol. 20, Issue 4
2026
ID: nFTHq
Lorenz M. Fischer, Arun K. Patel, Kim Yong-Jae
Biodiversity conservation in temperate forests is increasingly challenged by habitat fragmentation. This study aims to quantify the impact of fragmentation on species richness and ecosystem functionality within these regions. Utilizing a combination ...
Vol. 20, Issue 3
2026
ID: 454cE
Svenja Müller, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Faiza El-Hashemi
Hereditary retinal degenerations represent a leading cause of blindness with genetic defects that affect millions globally. This study aimed to explore novel gene therapy strategies to address these debilitating conditions. We employed adeno-associat...
Vol. 20, Issue 3
2026
ID: FXbtr
Anja R. Müller, Hiroshi Saito, Fatima El-Raziq
Synaptic plasticity, a fundamental mechanism underlying learning and memory, is modulated by a variety of cellular and molecular processes. Recent studies suggest that astrocytes, through calcium signaling, play a crucial role in regulating synaptic ...
Vol. 20, Issue 1
2026
ID: 26FMM
Katrin E. Müller, Yuko Sato, Andrés M. Pérez
The complexity of plant immunity lies in its ability to integrate various signaling pathways to mount an effective defense response. This study aims to dissect the cross-talk mechanisms among key signaling pathways in plant immunity using Arabidopsis...
Vol. 19, Issue 12
2025
ID: S7Z8J
Svenja K. Müller, Rahul N. Acharya, Mingyi Zhang
Morphogenesis, the biological process that causes an organism to develop its shape, is a crucial aspect of developmental biology. This study aims to elucidate the integrative mechanisms underlying epithelial folding, a fundamental morphogenetic proce...
Vol. 19, Issue 12
2025
ID: Y82EA
Franziska Müller-Lang, Hiroki Matsuda, Samuel O. Nkosi
Understanding the intricate interactions within neural circuits is critical for deciphering the complex functionalities of the brain. This study aims to explore the dynamic properties of cortical microcircuits, focusing on synaptic plasticity and inf...