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Cancer-associated fibroblast phenotypes are associated with patient outcome in non-small cell lung cancer
A recent "Cancer Cell" paper by the Bodenmiller group (IMHS) demonstrates the importance and prognostic value of cancer-associated fibroblast heterogeneity in non-small cell lung cancer and show that different CAF types are either pro- or anti-tumour.
Fission-independent compartmentalization of mitochondria during budding yeast division
A recent "Journal of Cell Biology" paper by the Barral group (IBC) reveals that mitochondria establish diffusion barriers independently of physical separation. Constitutive inner membrane barriers and inducible outer membrane barriers restrict material exchange between compartments.
Where to start? – Initiation of starch granules
A recent article published in PNAS by the Zeeman Group (IMPB) sheds light on how starch granules initiate within the chloroplast of leaf tissue. The study identifies a key protein, 'MFP1,' as the determinant of the site of starch granule formation.
Stefanie Jonas wins Elisa Izaurralde Award by the RNA Society
Stefanie Jonas is the 2024 recipient of the Eliza Izaurralde Award for Innovation in Research, Teaching and Service by the RNA Society.
Opportunistic pathogenic bacteria cause microbiota dysbiosis through enzyme secretion
In both plants and animals, the innate immune system serves a crucial role in maintaining microbiota homeostasis and health. An investigation conducted by the Vorholt lab identified causal relationships among microbiota members responsible for microbiome perturbation in immunocompromised plants.