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Authors Vystrčilová M, Sridhar S, Burg MF, Gollisch T, Ecker AS Journal BioRxiv Citation bioRxiv 2024.03.06.583740. Abstract The diverse nature of visual environments demands that the retina, the first stage of the visual system, encodes a vast range of stimuli with various statistics. The retina adapts its computations to some

Authors Lázaro DF, Amen T, Gerhardt E, Santos PI, Milovanovic D, Höglinger G, Outeiro TF Journal BioRxiv Citation bioRxiv 2024.03.05.583522. Abstract Alpha-synuclein (aSyn) is an intrinsically disordered protein that undergoes phase-separation and is associated with several neurodegenerative conditions. However, the function and the pathological role of aSyn are still elusive.

Authors Chopra A, Lang AE, Höglinger G, Outeiro TF Journal Parkinsonism & Related Disorders Citation Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2024 Mar 6:106078. Abstract Since the original description by James Parkinson, Parkinson’s disease (PD) has intrigued us for over 200 years. PD is a progressive condition that is incurable so far, and

Authors do Prado PFV, Ahrens FM, Liebers M, Ditz N, Braun HP, Pfannschmidt T, Hillen HS   Journal Molecular Cell   Citation Mol Cell (2024) 84, 1–16.   Abstract Chloroplasts contain a dedicated genome that encodes subunits of the photosynthesis machinery. Transcription of photosynthesis genes is predominantly carried out by

Authors Di Terlizzi I, Gironella M, Herraez-Aguilar D, Betz T, Monroy F, Baiesi M, Ritort F   Journal Science   Citation Science. 2024 Mar;383(6686):971-976.   Abstract Entropy production is the hallmark of nonequilibrium physics, quantifying irreversibility, dissipation, and the efficiency of energy transduction processes. Despite many efforts, its measurement at

Authors Hain PJH, Moser T Journal Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience Citation Front. Mol. Neurosci. 17:1351280. Abstract Introduction: Recently developed fluorescent neurotransmitter indicators have enabled direct measurements of neurotransmitter in the synaptic cleft. Precise optical measurements of neurotransmitter release may be used to make inferences about presynaptic function independent of electrophysiological

Authors Garg P, Würtz F, Hobbie F, Buttgereit K, Aich A, Leite K, Rehling P, Kügler S, Bähr M   Journal Journal of Neuroinflammation   Citation J Neuroinflammation. 2024 Feb 28;21(1):62.   Abstract Background Presence of autoantibodies against α-synuclein (α-syn AAb) in serum of the general population has been widely

Authors Galka D, Ali TT, Bast A, Niederleithinger M, Gerhardt E, Motosugi R, Sakata E, Knop M, Outeiro TF, Popova B, Braus GH   Journal Aging Cell   Citation Aging Cell. 2024 Feb 28:e14128.   Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is characterized by aggregation of α-synuclein (α-syn) into protein inclusions in

Authors Chen T, Karedla N, Enderlein J Journal Nature Communications Citation Nat Commun. 2024 Feb 27;15(1):1789. Abstract Out-of-plane fluctuations, also known as stochastic displacements, of biological membranes play a crucial role in regulating many essential life processes within cells and organelles. Despite the availability of various methods for quantifying membrane

Authors Enderlein J Journal Biophysical Journal Citation Biophys J. 2024 Feb 21:S0006-3495(24)00131-0. Abstract No abstract available. DOI 10.1016/j.bpj.2024.02.011   Pubmed Link