Overcoming the Preferred-Orientation Problem in Single-Particle Cryo-EM: An Innovative Solution through Deep Learning Background Introduction In recent years, single-particle cryogenic electron microscopy (Single-Particle Cryo-EM) has become a core technique in structural biology due to its ability to resolve the atomic-resolution structures of bio...

Fully Automated Microfluidic Chip-Based Embryo Sexing Technology Academic Background In the egg-laying poultry industry, newly hatched male chicks are often culled immediately after hatching, as they neither lay eggs nor produce high-quality meat. Each year, approximately 372 million male chicks are culled in the European Union. This practice has s...

Single-Molecule Optical Tweezer Technique Reveals the Binding Mechanism of a Small Molecule Activator and PR65 Protein Academic Background Protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) is a crucial enzyme in regulating cellular signaling. Its dysfunction is closely associated with various cancers and chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and chronic obstru...

Development of an Engineered Direct Electron Transfer Enzyme for Continuous Levodopa Monitoring Background Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra and the presence of α-synuclein aggregations forming Lew...

Advances in Paper-Based Sensors for the Detection of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most significant global public health challenges today. With the extensive use and misuse of antibiotics, more and more bacteria have developed resistance, rendering traditional treatments ineffective. According...

Early Detection of Uveal Melanoma Using Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy Academic Background Uveal Melanoma (UM) is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults, characterized by high aggressiveness, which can lead to vision loss and even life-threatening outcomes. Early detection and timely treatment are crucial for preserving vision ...

Resolving Native GABAA Receptor Structures from the Human Brain: A Breakthrough Study Academic Background GABAA receptors (γ-aminobutyric acid type A receptors) are among the most important inhibitory neurotransmitter receptors in the brain, responsible for regulating fast inhibitory signaling in neurons. These receptors are not only key drug targe...

Experience-Dependent Dopamine Modulation of Male Aggression in Mice Academic Background Aggression is a common social behavior in the animal kingdom, crucial for territory defense, resource competition, and mate protection. Although the role of dopamine in regulating aggression has been extensively studied, its specific neural mechanisms remain unc...

Genomic Research on Bipolar Disorder Background Introduction Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a severe mental illness that significantly contributes to the global disease burden. Despite its high heritability (60-80%), the majority of its genetic basis remains unclear. Previous studies have primarily focused on European populations, with limited exploratio...

Extended Quantum Anomalous Hall States in Graphene/Hexagonal Boron Nitride Moiré Superlattices Academic Background In recent years, the behavior of electrons in topological flat bands has attracted widespread attention in the field of condensed matter physics. Electrons in topological flat bands can form new topological states driven by strong corr...