Metabolic Rewiring Controlled by HIF-1α Tunes IgA-Producing B-Cell Differentiation and Intestinal Inflammation Background Introduction Germinal centers (GC) are critical sites for the clonal expansion of immune B cells and the affinity maturation of antibodies, as well as the occurrence of antibody class switching. Within the GC, B cells undergo so...

Epigenome-wide DNA Methylation Study Highlights PTSD-Associated Sites: A Meta-Analysis Across 23 Military and Civilian Cohorts Background and Research Objectives Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious psychiatric condition triggered by exposure to traumatic events. It is characterized by intrusive memories, avoidance or emotional numbne...

Cotton Population-Level DNA Methylation Polymorphism Study Reveals Epigenomic Contributions to Complex Traits Background and Research Motivation In recent decades, genome and genetic diversity have been extensively studied through genome-wide association studies (GWAS), providing a theoretical foundation for understanding crop trait variations. How...

Long-term Functional and Epigenetic Changes in Adult Monocytes Induced by AS01-adjuvanted Vaccine Background: Vaccine adjuvants are widely used to enhance the immune response of vaccines. In particular, the AS01 adjuvant, a key component in several approved vaccines, has demonstrated high immunogenicity and efficacy. AS01 exerts its adjuvant effect...

Research Reveals Gender-Specific Epigenetic Regulatory Mechanisms in Neuroinflammation, Injury, and Recovery Background Ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Due to limited understanding of its linked disease mechanisms, current treatments for alleviating acute ischemic brain injury are very limited. Recent...