Journal of Parasitology Research, 2016 Horizontal gene transfer has proved to be relevant in eukaryotic evolution, as it has been found more often than expected and related to adaptation to certain niches.
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Repeat sequences limit the effectiveness of lateral gene transfer and favored the evolution of meiotic sex in early eukaryotes. [PDF]
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2022 Colnaghi M, Lane N, Pomiankowski A.
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Self‐Sealing Microneedles Improve Precision and Reduce Reflux in Subretinal Cell Transplantation
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.Ultrafine 49G microneedles enable subretinal delivery of induced pluripotent stem cell‐derived retinal pigment epithelial cells through a 50 µm outer diameter tip. Compared with conventional 38G microcannulas, these microneedles reduce cell suspension reflux in a rabbit model, highlighting the potential of microinvasive delivery instruments to improve ...
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Old genes in new places: A taxon-rich analysis of interdomain lateral gene transfer events. [PDF]
PLoS Genet, 2022 Cote-L'Heureux A +2 more
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A codesign multiobjective optimization framework was developed to enhance the morphology and controller of a snake‐like robot driven by artificial muscles. It improved planar locomotion, agility, and power efficiency. The approach optimized link geometry and controller gains, revealing that shorter muscles near joints and longer linkages maximize ...
Ayla Valles, Mahdi Haghshenas‐Jaryani
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Chlamydia trachomatis: a model for intracellular bacterial parasitism
Journal of BacteriologyChlamydia comprises a diverse group of obligate intracellular bacteria that cause infections in animals, including humans. These organisms share fascinating biology, including distinct developmental stages, non-canonical cell surface structures, and ...
Erin P. Smith, Raphael H. Valdivia
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Intelligent Micro/Nanorobots for Targeted Interventional Therapy: From Bench to Clinic
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Zirui Zhang et al. reviewed the application and challenges of mobile nanomachines in interventional therapy. By converting exogenous energy, including chemical, magnetic, optical, and ultrasonic sources, into mechanical forces, micro/nanorobots (MNRs) enable precise actuation at unprecedented scales. Evolving far beyond traditional drug delivery, these
Zirui Zhang +5 more
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Magnetically Actuated Microrobot for Drug Delivery: Current Progress and Challenges
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Magnetically actuated microrobots are reshaping targeted drug delivery through wireless propulsion, programmable materials, and localized therapeutic release. This review examines how fabrication, body material selection, structural architecture, loading mechanisms, and imaging‐guided control converge to enable microrobotic therapies while identifying ...
Yang Yang, David J. Cappelleri
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Genomic Analysis of MSM Rectal Chlamydia trachomatis Isolates Identifies Predicted Tissue-Tropic Lineages Generated by Intraspecies Lateral Gene Transfer-Mediated Evolution. [PDF]
Infect Immun, 2022 Suchland RJ +7 more
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Reconciling the many faces of lateral gene transfer - Response from Ragan
, 2002 The various methods for detecting potential lateral gene transfer events typically uncover different sets of genes. Because the procedures used to recognize transferred genes ask different types of questions, the sets of genes identified by each ...
Ragan, MA, Mark A Ragan
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