From the journals

Glaucoma model links immune signaling to disease progression

Researchers at Duke University determine genetic variations that could increase the risk of developing glaucoma.

Mitochondria shape kidney cell function

Researchers at the University of Washington, Seattle present the first quantitative comparison of mitochondrial interactomes between two epithelial cell types in the kidney.

Glycosylation patterns across antibody isotypes distinguish tuberculosis states

Researchers at Taipei Medical University present the first site-specific glycosylation analysis of immunoglobulins in elderly tuberculosis patients.

Blood glycome possibly predicts lifespan

Researchers at the University of Santiago de Compostela show that total serum N-glycome can predict mortality independent of traditional risk factors.

Fat synthesis enzyme crucial for milk fat and newborn growth

Researchers found that a deficiency of the fatty acid synthesis enzyme stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 reduced mammary gland function during lactation and caused low birth weight in newborns that were fed milk from enzyme-deficient glands.

Differences in pili structure modulate bacterial behavior

Researchers demonstrate how small changes in the structure of hair-like protein appendages can affect the behavior of Acinetobacter bacteria.

Cholesterol regulatory genes predict liver transplant outcomes

Researchers identify a link between cholesterol-regulating genes and liver transplant success, which could improve donor screening and patient outcomes.

Lipid signatures for a rare neurological disorder

Researchers find distinct lipid patterns linked to a rare autoimmune neurological disorder, offering hope for effective targeted therapies for patients.

Disease-linked mutations disrupt protein phase behavior

Researchers find that pathogenic missense mutations are enriched threefold in phrase-separating intrinsically disordered regions of proteins.