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25 July 2017      •Visit Scientific Reports •Submit your manuscript to Scientific Reports     Welcome to your Table of Contents e-alert for Scientific Reports           Biological Sciences               C26-Ceramide as highly sensitive biomarker for the diagnosis of Farber DiseaseC26-Ceramide as highly sensitive biomarker for the diagnosis of Farber Disease ▶     Claudia Cozma, Marius-Ionuț Iurașcu, Sabrina Eichler et al.             Predictive and tempo-flexible synchronization to a visual metronome in monkeysPredictive and tempo-flexible synchronization to a visual metronome in monkeys ▶     Ryuji Takeya, Masashi Kameda, Aniruddh D. Patel et al.             Hypersaline sapropels act as hotspots for microbial dark matterHypersaline sapropels act as hotspots for microbial dark matter ▶     Adrian-Ştefan Andrei, Andreea Baricz, Michael Scott Robeson et al.             Revealing higher than expected meiofaunal diversity in Antarctic sediments: a metabarcoding approachRevealing higher than expected meiofaunal diversity in Antarctic sediments: a metabarcoding approach ▶     V. G. Fonseca, F. Sinniger, J. M. Gaspar et al.             Machine Learning Model Analysis of Breeding Habitats for the Black-necked Crane in Central Asian Uplands under Anthropogenic PressuresMachine Learning Model Analysis of Breeding Habitats for the Black-necked Crane in Central Asian Uplands under Anthropogenic Pressures ▶     Xuesong Han, Yumin Guo, Chunrong Mi et al.             High-fidelity de novo synthesis of pathways using microchip-synthesized oligonucleotides and general molecular biology equipmentHigh-fidelity de novo synthesis of pathways using microchip-synthesized oligonucleotides and general molecular biology equipment ▶     Wen Wan, Min Lu, Dongmei Wang et al.             Structural determinants at the M2 muscarinic receptor modulate the RGS4-GIRK response to pilocarpine by impairment of the receptor voltage sensitivityStructural determinants at the M2 muscarinic receptor modulate the RGS4-GIRK response to pilocarpine by impairment of the receptor voltage sensitivity ▶     I-Shan ChenKazuharu FurutaniYoshihisa Kurachi             Lectin-mediated reversible immobilization of human cells into a glycosylated macroporous protein hydrogel as a cell culture matrixLectin-mediated reversible immobilization of human cells into a glycosylated macroporous protein hydrogel as a cell culture matrix ▶     Nicholas Bodenberger, Dennis Kubiczek, Laura Trösch et al.             Metabolomic characteristics of cholesterol-induced non-obese nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in miceMetabolomic characteristics of cholesterol-induced non-obese nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in mice ▶     Lan N. Tu, Megan R. Showalter, Tomas Cajka et al.             Trypanosoma brucei growth control by TNF in mammalian host is independent of the soluble form of the cytokineTrypanosoma brucei growth control by TNF in mammalian host is independent of the soluble form of the cytokine ▶     Gilles Vanwalleghem, Yannick Morias, Alain Beschin et al.             MAIT cells accumulate in placental intervillous space and display a highly cytotoxic phenotype upon bacterial stimulationMAIT cells accumulate in placental intervillous space and display a highly cytotoxic phenotype upon bacterial stimulation ▶     Martin Solders, Laia Gorchs, Tom Erkers et al.             Distinct selective forces and Neanderthal introgression shaped genetic diversity at genes involved in neurodevelopmental disordersDistinct selective forces and Neanderthal introgression shaped genetic diversity at genes involved in neurodevelopmental disorders ▶     Alessandra Mozzi, Diego Forni, Rachele Cagliani et al.             Two visual working memory representations simultaneously control attentionTwo visual working memory representations simultaneously control attention ▶     Yanan ChenFeng Du             Influence of C-terminal truncation of murine Serum amyloid A on fibril structureInfluence of C-terminal truncation of murine Serum amyloid A on fibril structure ▶     Matthies Rennegarbe, Inga Lenter, Angelika Schierhorn et al.             Gap junction-mediated regulation of endothelial cellular stiffnessGap junction-mediated regulation of endothelial cellular stiffness ▶     Takayuki Okamoto, Eiji Kawamoto, Yoshimi Takagi et al.             Maternal dendrimer-based therapy for inflammation-induced preterm birth and perinatal brain injuryMaternal dendrimer-based therapy for inflammation-induced preterm birth and perinatal brain injury ▶     Jun Lei, Jason M. Rosenzweig, Manoj K. Mishra et al.             Therapeutic effects of sphingosine kinase inhibitor N,N-dimethylsphingosine (DMS) in experimental chronic Chagas disease cardiomyopathyTherapeutic effects of sphingosine kinase inhibitor N,N-dimethylsphingosine (DMS) in experimental chronic Chagas disease cardiomyopathy ▶     Juliana Fraga Vasconcelos, Cássio Santana Meira, Daniela Nascimento Silva et al.             Impact of Natural Blind Spot Location on PerimetryImpact of Natural Blind Spot Location on Perimetry ▶     Mengyu Wang, Lucy Q. Shen, Michael V. Boland et al.             Role of HDAC9-FoxO1 Axis in the Transcriptional Program Associated with Hepatic GluconeogenesisRole of HDAC9-FoxO1 Axis in the Transcriptional Program Associated with Hepatic Gluconeogenesis ▶     Jizheng Chen, Zhilei Zhang, Ning Wang et al.             Fasciclin-like arabinogalactan proteins, PtFLAs, play important roles in GA-mediated tension wood formation in PopulusFasciclin-like arabinogalactan proteins, PtFLAs, play important roles in GA-mediated tension wood formation in Populus ▶     Haihai Wang, Yanli Jin, Cuiting Wang et al.             Improving nitrogen source utilization from defatted soybean meal for nisin production by enhancing proteolytic function of Lactococcus lactis F44Improving nitrogen source utilization from defatted soybean meal for nisin production by enhancing proteolytic function of Lactococcus lactis F44 ▶     Jiaheng Liu, Jianjian Zhou, Lihong Wang et al.             Improved Liver R2* Mapping by Averaging Decay CurvesImproved Liver R2* Mapping by Averaging Decay Curves ▶     Xinyuan Zhang, Jie Peng, Changqing Wang et al.             Adaptive evolution of a hyperthermophilic archaeon pinpoints a formate transporter as a critical factor for the growth enhancement on formateAdaptive evolution of a hyperthermophilic archaeon pinpoints a formate transporter as a critical factor for the growth enhancement on formate ▶     Hae-Chang Jung, Seong Hyuk Lee, Sung-Mok Lee et al.             Role of SCCmec type in resistance to the synergistic activity of oxacillin and cefoxitin in MRSARole of SCCmec type in resistance to the synergistic activity of oxacillin and cefoxitin in MRSA ▶     Nathalie T. ReichmannMariana G. Pinho             After infection with Leishmania infantum, Golden Hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) become more attractive to female sand flies (Lutzomyia longipalpis)After infection with Leishmania infantum, Golden Hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) become more attractive to female sand flies (Lutzomyia longipalpis) ▶     T. M. Nevatte, R. D. Ward, L. Sedda et al.             The N-terminal dimerization is required for TDP-43 splicing activityThe N-terminal dimerization is required for TDP-43 splicing activity ▶     Lei-Lei Jiang, Wei Xue, Jun-Ye Hong et al.             Crystal structure of a low molecular weight activator Blm-pep with yeast 20S proteasome – insights into the enzyme activation mechanismCrystal structure of a low molecular weight activator Blm-pep with yeast 20S proteasome – insights into the enzyme activation mechanism ▶     Julia Witkowska, Małgorzata Giżyńska, Przemysław Grudnik et al.             Distinct contributions by frontal and parietal cortices support working memoryDistinct contributions by frontal and parietal cortices support working memory ▶     Wayne E. MackeyClayton E. Curtis             Short-chain fatty acids and inulin, but not guar gum, prevent diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance through differential mechanisms in miceShort-chain fatty acids and inulin, but not guar gum, prevent diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance through differential mechanisms in mice ▶     Karolin Weitkunat, Christin Stuhlmann, Anna Postel et al.             High-Resolution Imaging of a Single Gliding Protofilament of Tubulins by HS-AFMHigh-Resolution Imaging of a Single Gliding Protofilament of Tubulins by HS-AFM ▶     Jakia Jannat Keya, Daisuke Inoue, Yuki Suzuki et al.             VGLL4 Selectively Represses YAP-Dependent Gene Induction and Tumorigenic Phenotypes in Breast CancerVGLL4 Selectively Represses YAP-Dependent Gene Induction and Tumorigenic Phenotypes in Breast Cancer ▶     Yinglong Zhang, He Shen, Henry G. Withers et al.             A gene network regulated by FGF signalling during ear developmentA gene network regulated by FGF signalling during ear development ▶     Maryam Anwar, Monica Tambalo, Ramya Ranganathan et al.             RTN1 and RTN3 protein are differentially associated with senile plaques in Alzheimer’s brainsRTN1 and RTN3 protein are differentially associated with senile plaques in Alzheimer’s brains ▶     Qi Shi, Yingying Ge, Wanxia He et al.             Activation of LXRα improves cardiac remodeling induced by pulmonary artery hypertension in ratsActivation of LXRα improves cardiac remodeling induced by pulmonary artery hypertension in rats ▶     Yibo Gong, Yifeng Yang, Qin Wu et al.             Interleukin 37 promotes angiogenesis through TGF-β signalingInterleukin 37 promotes angiogenesis through TGF-β signaling ▶     Mengmeng Zhao, Yongguang Hu, Jiayi Jin et al.             Identification and analysis of mtDNA genomes attributed to Finns reveal long-stagnant demographic trends obscured in the total diversityIdentification and analysis of mtDNA genomes attributed to Finns reveal long-stagnant demographic trends obscured in the total diversity ▶     Sanni Översti, Päivi Onkamo, Monika Stoljarova et al.             β-Ginkgotides: Hyperdisulfide-constrained peptides from Ginkgo bilobaβ-Ginkgotides: Hyperdisulfide-constrained peptides from Ginkgo biloba ▶     Ka H. Wong, Wei Liang Tan, Tianshu Xiao et al.             PI3K p85α Subunit-deficient Macrophages Protect Mice from Acute Colitis due to the Enhancement of IL-10 ProductionPI3K p85α Subunit-deficient Macrophages Protect Mice from Acute Colitis due to the Enhancement of IL-10 Production ▶     Shusaku Hayashi, Takayuki Hamada, Donald G. A. Zinsou et al.             Tumor-targeted delivery of siRNA using fatty acyl-CGKRK peptide conjugatesTumor-targeted delivery of siRNA using fatty acyl-CGKRK peptide conjugates ▶     Meenakshi Sharma, Naglaa Salem El-Sayed, Hung Do et al.             Solute carriers affect Anopheles stephensi survival and Plasmodium berghei infection in the salivary glandsSolute carriers affect Anopheles stephensi survival and Plasmodium berghei infection in the salivary glands ▶     J. Couto, S. Antunes, R. Pinheiro-Silva et al.             Increased overall cortical connectivity with syndrome specific local decreases suggested by atypical sleep-EEG synchronization in Williams syndromeIncreased overall cortical connectivity with syndrome specific local decreases suggested by atypical sleep-EEG synchronization in Williams syndrome ▶     Ferenc GombosRóbert BódizsIlona Kovács             Nanoscale Investigation of Generation 1 PAMAM Dendrimers Interaction with a Protein NanoporeNanoscale Investigation of Generation 1 PAMAM Dendrimers Interaction with a Protein Nanopore ▶     Alina Asandei, Andrei Ciuca, Aurelia Apetrei et al.             Human intrahepatic CD69 + CD8+ T cells have a tissue resident memory T cell phenotype with reduced cytolytic capacityHuman intrahepatic CD69 + CD8+ T cells have a tissue resident memory T cell phenotype with reduced cytolytic capacity ▶     Femke Stelma, Annikki de Niet, Marjan J. Sinnige et al.             Integrin α6β4 Upregulates Amphiregulin and Epiregulin through Base Excision Repair-Mediated DNA Demethylation and Promotes Genome-wide DNA HypomethylationIntegrin α6β4 Upregulates Amphiregulin and Epiregulin through Base Excision Repair-Mediated DNA Demethylation and Promotes Genome-wide DNA Hypomethylation ▶     Brittany L. Carpenter, Jinpeng Liu, Lei Qi et al.             Physiological and transcriptome analysis of He-Ne laser pretreated wheat seedlings in response to drought stressPhysiological and transcriptome analysis of He-Ne laser pretreated wheat seedlings in response to drought stress ▶     Zongbo Qiu, Mengmeng Yuan, Yanyan He et al.             BRD3 and BRD4 BET Bromodomain Proteins Differentially Regulate Skeletal MyogenesisBRD3 and BRD4 BET Bromodomain Proteins Differentially Regulate Skeletal Myogenesis ▶     Thomas C. Roberts, Usue Etxaniz, Alessandra Dall’Agnese et al.             Suppression of HBV replication by the expression of nickase- and nuclease dead-Cas9Suppression of HBV replication by the expression of nickase- and nuclease dead-Cas9 ▶     Takeshi Kurihara, Takasuke Fukuhara, Chikako Ono et al.             Modulation of water diffusion by activation-induced neural cell swelling in Aplysia CalifornicaModulation of water diffusion by activation-induced neural cell swelling in Aplysia Californica ▶     Yoshifumi Abe, Khieu Van Nguyen, Tomokazu Tsurugizawa et al.             RNAi screening identifies Trypanosoma brucei stress response protein kinases required for survival in the mouseRNAi screening identifies Trypanosoma brucei stress response protein kinases required for survival in the mouse ▶     Fernando Fernandez-Cortes, Tiago D. Serafim, Jonathan M. Wilkes et al.             How cholesteryl ester transfer protein can also be a potential triglyceride transporterHow cholesteryl ester transfer protein can also be a potential triglyceride transporter ▶     Venkat R. ChirasaniSanjib Senapati             CID fragmentation, H/D exchange and supermetallization of Barnase-Barstar complexCID fragmentation, H/D exchange and supermetallization of Barnase-Barstar complex ▶     Yury Kostyukevich, Aleksej A. Shulga, Alexey Kononikhin et al.             Deficient glutamate biosynthesis triggers a concerted upregulation of ribosomal protein genes in ArabidopsisDeficient glutamate biosynthesis triggers a concerted upregulation of ribosomal protein genes in Arabidopsis ▶     Tamara Muñoz-Nortes, José Manuel Pérez-Pérez, Raquel Sarmiento-Mañús et al.             3D anatomical and perfusion MRI for longitudinal evaluation of biomaterials for bone regeneration of femoral bone defect in rats3D anatomical and perfusion MRI for longitudinal evaluation of biomaterials for bone regeneration of femoral bone defect in rats ▶     Emeline J. Ribot, Clement Tournier, Rachida Aid-Launais et al.             Neurogenesis from Sox2 expressing cells in the adult cerebellar cortexNeurogenesis from Sox2 expressing cells in the adult cerebellar cortex ▶     Julia Ahlfeld, Severin Filser, Felix Schmidt et al.             Plasma dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 activity is associated with left ventricular systolic function in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarctionPlasma dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 activity is associated with left ventricular systolic function in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction ▶     Jing Wei Li, Yun Dai Chen, Yu Qi Liu et al.             Environmental impact of omnivorous, ovo-lacto-vegetarian, and vegan dietEnvironmental impact of omnivorous, ovo-lacto-vegetarian, and vegan diet ▶     Alice Rosi, Pedro Mena, Nicoletta Pellegrini et al.             Prognostic role of Glasgow prognostic score in patients with colorectal cancer: evidence from population studiesPrognostic role of Glasgow prognostic score in patients with colorectal cancer: evidence from population studies ▶     Yangyang Liu, Xingkang He, Jie Pan et al.             Anti-tubercular Activity of Pyrazinamide is Independent of trans-Translation and RpsAAnti-tubercular Activity of Pyrazinamide is Independent of trans-Translation and RpsA ▶     Nicholas A. Dillon, Nicholas D. Peterson, Heather A. Feaga et al.             CD56 Is a Pathogen Recognition Receptor on Human Natural Killer CellsCD56 Is a Pathogen Recognition Receptor on Human Natural Killer Cells ▶     Sabrina Ziegler, Esther Weiss, Anna-Lena Schmitt et al.             An In Vitro Model for the Ocular Surface and Tear Film SystemAn In Vitro Model for the Ocular Surface and Tear Film System ▶     Qiaozhi Lu, Hongbo Yin, Michael P. Grant et al.             Physiological dynamics of stress contagionPhysiological dynamics of stress contagion ▶     Stephanie J. Dimitroff, Omid Kardan, Elizabeth A. Necka et al.             Structural and Functional Analysis of Latex Clearing Protein (Lcp) Provides Insight into the Enzymatic Cleavage of RubberStructural and Functional Analysis of Latex Clearing Protein (Lcp) Provides Insight into the Enzymatic Cleavage of Rubber ▶     Lorena Ilcu, Wolf Röther, Jakob Birke et al.             Gestational age-specific sex difference in mortality and morbidities of preterm infants: A nationwide studyGestational age-specific sex difference in mortality and morbidities of preterm infants: A nationwide study ▶     So-Yeon Shim, Su Jin Cho, Kyoung Ae Kong et al.             A selective inhibitor of histone deacetylase 3 prevents cognitive deficits and suppresses striatal CAG repeat expansions in Huntington’s disease miceA selective inhibitor of histone deacetylase 3 prevents cognitive deficits and suppresses striatal CAG repeat expansions in Huntington’s disease mice ▶     Nuria Suelves, Lucy Kirkham-McCarthy, Robert S. Lahue et al.             Stable isotopes reveal diet shift from pre-extinction to reintroduced Przewalski’s horsesStable isotopes reveal diet shift from pre-extinction to reintroduced Przewalski’s horses ▶     Petra Kaczensky, Martina Burnik Šturm, Mikhail V. Sablin et al.             Taxanes and platinum derivatives impair Schwann cells via distinct mechanismsTaxanes and platinum derivatives impair Schwann cells via distinct mechanisms ▶     Satoshi Imai, Madoka Koyanagi, Ziauddin Azimi et al.             Effects of single and combined applications of entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes against Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier)Effects of single and combined applications of entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes against Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) ▶     Waqas WakilMuhammad YasinDavid Shapiro-Ilan             A new approach for ratiometric in vivo calcium imaging of microgliaA new approach for ratiometric in vivo calcium imaging of microglia ▶     Bianca Brawek, Yajie Liang, Daria Savitska et al.             A Model-Based Estimate of Regional Wheat Yield Gaps and Water Use Efficiency in Main Winter Wheat Production Regions of ChinaA Model-Based Estimate of Regional Wheat Yield Gaps and Water Use Efficiency in Main Winter Wheat Production Regions of China ▶     Zunfu Lv, Xiaojun Liu, Weixing Cao et al.             A population-specific reference panel empowers genetic studies of Anabaptist populationsA population-specific reference panel empowers genetic studies of Anabaptist populations ▶     Liping Hou, Rachel L. Kember, Jared C. Roach et al.             Cryopreservation protocol for human biliary tree stem/progenitors, hepatic and pancreatic precursorsCryopreservation protocol for human biliary tree stem/progenitors, hepatic and pancreatic precursors ▶     Lorenzo Nevi, Vincenzo Cardinale, Guido Carpino et al.             Antifungal treatment of wild amphibian populations caused a transient reduction in the prevalence of the fungal pathogen, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidisAntifungal treatment of wild amphibian populations caused a transient reduction in the prevalence of the fungal pathogen, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis ▶     Corina C. Geiger, Cindy Bregnard, Elodie Maluenda et al.             Three-dimensional visualization of intrauterine conceptus through the uterine wall by tissue clearing methodThree-dimensional visualization of intrauterine conceptus through the uterine wall by tissue clearing method ▶     Kyosuke Kagami, Yohei Shinmyo, Masanori Ono et al.             Effects of poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) on plant growth and its distribution in a controlled plant-soil systemEffects of poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) on plant growth and its distribution in a controlled plant-soil system ▶     Lei Zhang, Xueming Yang, Decai Gao et al.             Sphingomimetic multiple sclerosis drug FTY720 activates vesicular synaptobrevin and augments neuroendocrine secretionSphingomimetic multiple sclerosis drug FTY720 activates vesicular synaptobrevin and augments neuroendocrine secretion ▶     Frederic D. Darios, Jernej Jorgacevski, Ajda Flašker et al.             New insights into the karyotype evolution of the free-living flatworm Macrostomum lignano (Platyhelminthes, Turbellaria)New insights into the karyotype evolution of the free-living flatworm Macrostomum lignano (Platyhelminthes, Turbellaria) ▶     Kira S. ZadesenetsLukas SchärerNikolay B. Rubtsov             Extensive astrocyte synchronization advances neuronal coupling in slow wave activity in vivoExtensive astrocyte synchronization advances neuronal coupling in slow wave activity in vivo ▶     Zsolt Szabó, László Héja, Gergely Szalay et al.             A positive feedback loop mediated by Sigma X enhances expression of the streptococcal regulator ComRA positive feedback loop mediated by Sigma X enhances expression of the streptococcal regulator ComR ▶     Rabia Khan, Roger Junges, Heidi A. Åmdal et al.             Tumor LDH-A expression and serum LDH status are two metabolic predictors for triple negative breast cancer brain metastasisTumor LDH-A expression and serum LDH status are two metabolic predictors for triple negative breast cancer brain metastasis ▶     Tieying Dong, Zhaoliang Liu, Qijia Xuan et al.             Threats to large brown algal forests in temperate seas: the overlooked role of native herbivorous fishThreats to large brown algal forests in temperate seas: the overlooked role of native herbivorous fish ▶     Fabrizio Gianni, Fabrizio Bartolini, Alexis Pey et al.             Multiomics analysis of the giant triton snail salivary gland, a crown-of-thorns starfish predatorMultiomics analysis of the giant triton snail salivary gland, a crown-of-thorns starfish predator ▶     U. Bose, T. Wang, M. Zhao et al.             A genomic glance through the fog of plasticity and diversification in PocilloporaA genomic glance through the fog of plasticity and diversification in Pocillopora ▶     Erika C. Johnston, Zac H. Forsman, Jean-François Flot et al.             Therapeutic effects of long-circulating miR-135a-containing cationic immunoliposomes against gallbladder carcinomaTherapeutic effects of long-circulating miR-135a-containing cationic immunoliposomes against gallbladder carcinoma ▶     Guanghua YangBaobing Yin             Oxygen-induced impairment in arterial function is corrected by slow breathing in patients with type 1 diabetesOxygen-induced impairment in arterial function is corrected by slow breathing in patients with type 1 diabetes ▶     Luciano Bernardi, Daniel Gordin, Marco Bordino et al.             Climate oscillations reflected within the microbiome of Arabian Sea sedimentsClimate oscillations reflected within the microbiome of Arabian Sea sediments ▶     William D. Orsi, Marco J. L. Coolen, Cornelia Wuchter et al.             Plasmodium berghei P47 is essential for ookinete protection from the Anopheles gambiae complement-like responsePlasmodium berghei P47 is essential for ookinete protection from the Anopheles gambiae complement-like response ▶     Chiamaka Valerie Ukegbu, Maria Giorgalli, Hassan Yassine et al.             PTEN/FOXO3/AKT pathway regulates cell death and mediates morphogenetic differentiation of Colorectal Cancer Cells under Simulated MicrogravityPTEN/FOXO3/AKT pathway regulates cell death and mediates morphogenetic differentiation of Colorectal Cancer Cells under Simulated Microgravity ▶     Raj Pranap Arun, Divya Sivanesan, Prasanna Vidyasekar et al.             Transcriptome profiling of the spermatheca identifies genes potentially involved in the long-term sperm storage of ant queensTranscriptome profiling of the spermatheca identifies genes potentially involved in the long-term sperm storage of ant queens ▶     Ayako Gotoh, Shuji Shigenobu, Katsushi Yamaguchi et al.             Combining Low-dimensional Wavelet Features and Support Vector Machine for Arrhythmia Beat ClassificationCombining Low-dimensional Wavelet Features and Support Vector Machine for Arrhythmia Beat Classification ▶     Qin Qin, Jianqing Li, Li Zhang et al.             Expansion of human midbrain floor plate progenitors from induced pluripotent stem cells increases dopaminergic neuron differentiation potentialExpansion of human midbrain floor plate progenitors from induced pluripotent stem cells increases dopaminergic neuron differentiation potential ▶     Stefania Fedele, Ginetta Collo, Katharina Behr et al.             Evaluation of ATM heterozygous mutations underlying individual differences in radiosensitivity using genome editing in human cultured cellsEvaluation of ATM heterozygous mutations underlying individual differences in radiosensitivity using genome editing in human cultured cells ▶     Ekaterina Royba, Tatsuo Miyamoto, Silvia Natsuko Akutsu et al.             Effect of inoculation of Burkholderia sp. strain SJ98 on bacterial community dynamics and para-nitrophenol, 3-methyl-4-nitrophenol, and 2-chloro-4-nitrophenol degradation in soilEffect of inoculation of Burkholderia sp. strain SJ98 on bacterial community dynamics and para-nitrophenol, 3-methyl-4-nitrophenol, and 2-chloro-4-nitrophenol degradation in soil ▶     Jun MinBin WangXiaoke Hu             Comparative gene-expression profiling of the large cell variant of gastrointestinal marginal-zone B-cell lymphomaComparative gene-expression profiling of the large cell variant of gastrointestinal marginal-zone B-cell lymphoma ▶     Thomas F. E. Barth, Johann M. Kraus, Ludwig Lausser et al.             A comparative strategy for single-nucleus and single-cell transcriptomes confirms accuracy in predicted cell-type expression from nuclear RNAA comparative strategy for single-nucleus and single-cell transcriptomes confirms accuracy in predicted cell-type expression from nuclear RNA ▶     Blue B. Lake, Simone Codeluppi, Yun C. Yung et al.             Maternally-transmitted microbiota affects odor emission and preference in Drosophila larvaMaternally-transmitted microbiota affects odor emission and preference in Drosophila larva ▶     Jean-Pierre Farine, Wafa Habbachi, Jérôme Cortot et al.             Inhibition of TGF-β signaling supports high proliferative potential of diverse p63+ mouse epithelial progenitor cells in vitroInhibition of TGF-β 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