Centrosomes are nonmembrane organelles and responsible for microtubule nucleation and organization. Centrosomal RNAs have been identified in diverse model systems and are known to regulate gene expression during cell division in many species. However, whether and how centrosomal RNAs exist in C. elegans and, if yes, their functions and mechanisms remain unclear. A recent study published in SCIENCE CHINA Life Sciences explored the potential presence and biogenesis of peri-centrosome localized small interfering (si)RNAs in C. elegans by utilizing the nuclear RNAi Argonaute protein NRDE-3 as a reporter. The findings suggest that the peri-centrosomal region may serve as a platform for RNAi-mediated gene regulation, offering new insights into centrosomal (si)RNAs.

Researchers from the School of Metallurgy and Environment at Central South University, together with their collaborators, have proposed a novel buried interface strategy for stabilizing zinc anodes. The zincophilic Sn layer is buried under the corrosion-resistant ZnS layer (SZS), which effectively solves the dendrite formation and corrosion problems. The zinc anodes coated with SZS exhibit significantly enhanced cycling stability and long-term performance. This buried interface engineering strategy offers a promising avenue for the rational design of zinc anodes in rechargeable batteries, potentially advancing energy storage technology.

A landmark review in Molecular Biomedicine outlines cutting-edge strategies to combat tuberculosis (TB), highlighting novel vaccines, AI-driven antigen discovery, and next-gen therapies to address drug-resistant strains and improve global TB control.

In an article featured in Science China Earth Sciences, researchers from Tianjin University elucidate the coupling relationship between soil fungi and reactive minerals in ecosystems by utilizing global fungal carbon stocks, mineral-associated carbon stocks, and high-resolution nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry. They also reveal the mechanisms of fungal-nanoparticle interactions belowground. These findings provide new insights into the critical role of microorganisms in soil carbon stability and storage.

In June 2024, southern China experienced record-breaking heavy rainfall, resulting in devastating societal and economic impacts. The underlying cause of this extreme event remained unclear until this study, published in Science Bulletin, provided new insights. Based on analyses from numerical simulations using an Earth System Model (ESM), an international team of scientists identified excessive spring land heating over the Tibetan Plateau as the primary factor driving the catastrophic June 2024 rainfall in southern China.

A research team from the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University, China, has developed a novel biocompatible nanoadhesive for corneal transplantation. The nanoadhesive is based on tetrahedral framework nucleic acids combined with functionalized polycationic recombinant proteins. This unique composition minimizes the risks of tissue necrosis and inflammation associated with polymeric adhesives while inhibiting bacterial growth and promoting tissue repair. This work demonstrates an efficient strategy to break through the bottleneck of current ophthalmic adhesives.