Research Articles
Integrating Systems Biology Models in Plant Development: From Foundational Maps to Drug Discovery
This article provides a comprehensive overview for researchers, scientists, and drug development professionals on how computational systems biology models are revolutionizing the study of plant development and creating new pipelines...
From Lab to Drug Discovery: How Quantitative Biology is Revolutionizing Plant Science
This article explores the transformative impact of quantitative biology on plant science, a field increasingly critical for drug discovery and biomedical innovation.
Evolution and Innovation: How NLR Genes Shape Plant Immunity and Biomedical Potential
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of Nucleotide-binding Leucine-rich Repeat (NLR) genes across the plant kingdom, from early algae to modern crops.
NBS Domain Genes: The Molecular Sentinels of Plant Immunity and Their Biomedical Potential
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of Nucleotide-Binding Site (NBS) domain genes, the largest class of plant resistance (R) genes that form the core of the plant innate immune system.
From Code to Crop: Decoding Plant Genotype-to-Phenotype Relationships for Advanced Research and Drug Discovery
This article provides a comprehensive examination of the methodologies and challenges in linking plant genomic information to observable traits, a field critical for accelerating crop improvement and plant-based drug discovery.
Plant Biosystems Design: A Research Roadmap for Next-Generation Crop Improvement and Bioengineering
This article presents a comprehensive roadmap for plant biosystems design, an emerging interdisciplinary field that shifts plant science from trial-and-error approaches to predictive, model-driven strategies. Targeting researchers, scientists, and drug development professionals, we explore the foundational theories, advanced methodologies, and practical applications of designing plant systems. The scope spans from theoretical frameworks like graph theory and mechanistic modeling to cutting-edge tools such as genome editing, synthetic circuits, and multi-omics integration. We address critical challenges in troubleshooting and optimization, including host-microbiome interactions and pathway stability, and highlight validation techniques from computational modeling to field trials. This roadmap outlines how plant biosystems design can accelerate the development of resilient crops and sustainable plant-based platforms for producing high-value biomolecules, ultimately contributing to food security, biomedical advancement, and a robust bioeconomy.
Proteins Take Center Stage: Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Hominins
Discover how paleoproteomics is revolutionizing our understanding of ancient hominins through protein analysis of 2-million-year-old fossils.
From Polluted Sediment to Safe Harvest: How Bioremediation Is Cutting Cancer Risk from Our Crops
Discover how bioremediation uses natural microorganisms to reduce cancer-causing pollutants in agricultural soils and protect our food supply.
Mathematics for a Sustainable Future: How Network and Systems Biology Are Decoding Nature's Patterns
Explore how mathematical biology and network approaches are revolutionizing sustainability science through ecological modeling and systems thinking.
Secret Garden: The Hidden Romances and Reproductive Strategies of Plants
Explore the fascinating world of plant reproduction, from evolutionary adaptations to molecular communication and pollination strategies.