Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) manifests as alterations in complex human behaviors including
social communication and stereotypies. In addition to genetic risks, the gut microbiome …

The RING domain of the breast and ovarian cancer tumor suppressor BRCA1 interacts with
multiple cognate proteins, including the RING protein BARD1. Proper function of the BRCA1 …

Protein ubiquitination is a powerful regulatory modification that influences nearly every aspect
of eukaryotic cell biology. The general pathway for ubiquitin (Ub) modification requires the …

Evidence supporting that gut problems are linked to ASD symptoms has been accumulating
both in humans and animal models of ASD. Gut microbes and their metabolites may be …

Hydraulic fracturing is the industry standard for extracting hydrocarbons from shale formations.
Attention has been paid to the economic benefits and environmental impacts of this …

The current paradigm, widely incorporated in soil biogeochemical models, is that microbial
methanogenesis can only occur in anoxic habitats. In contrast, here we show clear …

Lignin is a biopolymer found in plant cell walls that accounts for 30% of the organic carbon
in the biosphere. White-rot fungi (WRF) are considered the most efficient organisms at …

BAG-family proteins share a conserved protein interaction region, called the'BAG domain',
which binds and regulates Hsp70/Hsc70 molecular chaperones. This family of cochaperones …

Because of their agricultural value, there is a great body of research dedicated to understanding
the microorganisms responsible for rumen carbon degradation. However, we lack a …

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) are
anatomically different bariatric operations. RYGB achieves greater weight loss compared …