Computational and Systems Biology

Computational and Systems Biology

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    1. Neuroscience
    2. Computational and Systems Biology

    Assemblies, synapse clustering, and network topology interact with plasticity to explain structure-function relationships of the cortical connectome

    András Ecker, Daniela Egas Santander ... Michael W Reimann
    A new framework for exploring the mechanisms underlying learning in cortical microcircuits is established.
    1. Computational and Systems Biology

    A neuromorphic model of active vision shows how spatiotemporal encoding in lobula neurons can aid pattern recognition in bees

    HaDi MaBouDi, Mark Roper ... James AR Marshall
    Active vision dynamically refines spatiotemporal neural representations, optimising visual processing through scanning behaviour and non-associative learning, providing insights into efficient sensory encoding in dynamic environments.
    1. Computational and Systems Biology

    Methylation: Modifying gene expression through passive forces

    Sarah Hallstein, Julian König
    The mRNA metabolism passively shapes the levels of an mRNA modification called m6A within a steady-state cell and upon stress.
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    1. Computational and Systems Biology

    Passive shaping of intra- and intercellular m6A dynamics via mRNA metabolism

    David Dierks, Ran Shachar ... Schraga Schwartz
    A quantitative model explains intra- and intercellular changes in m6A gene methylation as passive consequences of mRNA metabolism.
    1. Neuroscience
    2. Computational and Systems Biology

    Individuality transfer: Predicting human decision-making across tasks

    Hiroshi Higashi
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    Reviewed Preprint v1
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    1. Computational and Systems Biology
    2. Structural Biology and Molecular Biophysics

    Structural characterization and dynamics of AdhE ultrastructures from Clostridium thermocellum show a containment strategy for toxic intermediates

    Samantha J Ziegler, Brandon C Knott ... Yannick J Bomble
    Understanding the dynamics of AdhE enzymes is essential to be able to control the metabolic and energy fluxes in microorganisms used to produce biofuels and biochemicals.
    1. Computational and Systems Biology
    2. Immunology and Inflammation

    Tissue-resident memory CD4+ T cells are sustained by site-specific levels of self-renewal and continuous replacement

    Jodie Chandler, M Elise Bullock ... Andrew J Yates
    Memory CD4 T cells within tissues are highly dynamic, and their continuous replacement may erode immunity to previous infections.
    1. Computational and Systems Biology
    2. Physics of Living Systems

    Designing biochemical circuits with tree search

    Pranav S Bhamidipati, Matthew Thomson
    Not revised
    Reviewed Preprint v1
    • Valuable
    • Convincing
    1. Structural Biology and Molecular Biophysics
    2. Computational and Systems Biology

    Atomistic Simulation of Voltage Activation of a Truncated BK Channel

    Zhiguang Jia, Jianhan Chen
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    Reviewed Preprint v2
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    • Solid
    1. Computational and Systems Biology
    2. Neuroscience

    Evidence from pupillometry, fMRI, and RNN modelling shows that gain neuromodulation mediates task-relevant perceptual switches

    Gabriel Wainstein, Christopher J Whyte ... James M Shine
    Phasic neuromodulatory bursts actively drive adaptive perceptual updating by triggering large-scale brain network reconfigurations, as demonstrated through integrated pupillometry, fMRI, and computational modelling.