The research group led by Prof. Yael Mandel-Gutfreund from the Faculty of Biology presents new findings related to the immune system's activity against viral infections. The study, published in Nature Communications, was led by Prof. Mandel-Gutfreund and Dr. Amir Argoetti as part of the latter’s doctoral research.

Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich have for the first time investigated how protein structures derived from fava beans affect a cellular model of human oral tactile cells. These sensory cells respond to mechanical stimuli such as pressure and play a key role in the perception of texture and mouthfeel of food and beverages. The new findings could help improve our understanding and ultimately optimize the sensory acceptance of plant-based foods, promoting a more sustainable and healthier diet.

A recent study at Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at Institute of Science Tokyo has developed a theoretical model that uncovers the dual role of polyploidy—organisms carrying extra genome copies—in evolution. Their findings reveal that polyploidy can stabilise populations in predictable environments, where the evolution of novel traits is not required, enabling organisms to adapt and thrive in challenging conditions by accelerating evolutionary innovation. This breakthrough offers fresh insights into evolutionary mechanisms and their implications for microbiology, biotechnology, and medicine.

POSTECH Professors Dong Soo Hwang and Jimin Choi Unravel the Long-Standing Mystery of EGF-Based Adhesion.

A research group led by Kazunobu Sawamoto, a professor at Nagoya City University and National Institute for Physiological Sciences, and Koya Kawase, a pediatric doctor at Nagoya City University Hospital, has elucidated the significance of birth in the maintenance of neural stem cells. These findings enhance our understanding of the pivotal role of birth in regulating tissue homeostasis and regenerative capacities.

Some coral "walk" towards blue or white light, using rolling, sliding or pulsing movements to migrate, per experiments with free-living mushroom coral Cycloseris cyclolites