Vol. 20, Issue 4
2026
ID: duMWt
Dr. Johan M. Verhoeven, Chen Li-Xia, Dr. Nneka U. Oluwaseyi
The burgeoning field of CRISPR-Cas9 technology provides potent tools for gene editing across various organisms, with significant implications for agricultural biotechnology. This study investigates the application of CRISPR-Cas9 to enhance abiotic st...
Vol. 20, Issue 4
2026
ID: PnCNZ
Ananya Mukherjee, Lars van der Veen, Hiroshi Nakamura
The sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum calcium ATPase (SERCA1a) is essential for muscle function, mediating calcium transport across the sarcoplasmic reticulum membrane. Understanding the conformational states of SERCA1a during ATP binding and hydrol...
Vol. 20, Issue 3
2026
ID: pDn9S
Jasper L. van der Meer, Mei-Ling Huang, Ahmed Al-Hashimi
The rapid advancement in computational biology has opened new avenues for exploring protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks, particularly in cancer research. This study aims to elucidate the complexity of PPIs in oncogenesis and propose potential ...
Vol. 20, Issue 2
2026
ID: YrXGQ
Marta J. van der Meer, Takashi Inoue, Arjun Kumar
Climate change poses a significant threat to global biodiversity, particularly in sensitive alpine ecosystems. This study investigates how genetic diversity within plant species contributes to their ability to adapt to changing climatic conditions. O...
Vol. 20, Issue 2
2026
ID: jkbZ3
Dr. Arjun V. Desai, Li-Xiu Zhang, Prof. Miriam van der Hoek
DNA repair is critical for maintaining genomic integrity, with poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) playing a pivotal role in the repair of DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs). This study aims to delineate the mechanisms by which PARP facilitates DSB repai...
Vol. 20, Issue 2
2026
ID: xfp8s
Sven M. Jansen, Aria K. Patel, Li Wei-Hua
Understanding the dynamics of protein folding is crucial for elucidating the mechanisms underlying many biological processes and diseases. This study focuses on the role of hydrophobic interactions in the folding pathways of globular proteins. Using ...
Vol. 19, Issue 10
2025
ID: 9LTs8
Lars J. van der Meer, Hiroshi Nakamura, Priya S. Menon
The increasing frequency of heat waves poses significant challenges to plant growth and productivity. Understanding the mechanisms of heat stress tolerance in plants is critical for developing resilient agricultural systems. This study investigates t...