A recently published paper in Science China Life Sciences reports an interdisciplinary study utilizing single-cell sequencing data analysis to identify GPCRs involved in the regulation of adipogenesis. Through both in vitro and in vivo validation, the authors find that ADGRD1 promotes adipogenesis, whereas GPR39 inhibits this process.

A new study published in National Science Review examines China's trends in primary particulate matter (PM) emissions from 1960 to 2019, revealing significant transformations in PM size fractions and carbonaceous compositions. Despite an overall decline in emissions, finer particles like PM2.5 and carbonaceous fractions (e.g., black carbon and organic carbon) have increased. These findings underscore the critical role of technological advancements and policy-driven measures in shaping the trajectory of air quality improvements.