30-Apr-2026 stIHC: A breakthrough method for uncovering hidden spatial gene patterns in complex tissues Higher Education Press Spatial transcriptomics (ST) has revolutionized biomedical research by enabling scientists to measure gene expression while preserving the spatial architecture of tissues. However, a major bottleneck remains: how to effectively group genes that share similar spatial patterns—especially rare or unique ones—into biologically meaningful modules. Journal Quantitative Biology
29-Apr-2026 Citizen science data reliable for studying large, non-endangered wild cats South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences Study confirms public observations match professional records for common felid species, guiding better conservation monitoring. Journal Biological Diversity Funder Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia, Inovações e Comunicações, Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Goiás
28-Apr-2026 Increased impact of GPIb receptors on platelet adhesion under flow in severe COVID-19 HEP Data Cooperation Journals This study demonstrates that the contribution of GPIb to platelet adhesion was significantly altered in patients with severe COVID-19. Further investigations are necessary to determine the pathogenic mechanisms that produced this change. Journal Biophysics Reports
28-Apr-2026 Chemical dissection of sterol and bile acid signaling via clickable photoaffinity probes HEP Data Cooperation Journals Sterols and bile acids, traditionally viewed as structural components and digestive surfactants, have emerged as critical signaling molecules involved in diverse physiological processes, including metabolism, immunity, cancer, and host–microbiota interactions. Journal Biophysics Reports
27-Apr-2026 Groundbreaking review unveils genetic diversity and molecular breeding potential of Ethiopian cattle South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences This comprehensive study illuminates the extraordinary genetic richness of indigenous Ethiopian cattle and provides a roadmap for leveraging cutting-edge molecular tools to revolutionize sustainable livestock breeding in the region. Journal Biological Diversity
25-Apr-2026 Rediscovered after 100 years: scientists reveal status of the critically endangered Osmanthus pubipedicellatus South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences Integrative morphological and molecular evidence confirms the rediscovery of a long-lost Osmanthus species, revealing its declining population and urgent conservation needs. Journal Biological Diversity Funder Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province, Central Forestry and Grassland Ecological Protection and Restoration Fund for National Key Protected Wildlife in 2023
24-Apr-2026 Ceramides unveiled as key regulators in sugarcane defense against smut fungus South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences A landmark lipidomic study reveals that ceramides modulate salicylic and jasmonic acid pathways to govern resistance to Sporisorium scitamineum. Journal Biological Diversity Funder Program of South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Foundation of Science and Technology Projects in Guangzhou, Foundation of the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
23-Apr-2026 New study uncovers universal rules shaping 400 million years of plant reproductive evolution South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences A landmark review reveals conserved core cycles and sequential innovations that drove the diversification of land plants, from simple spores to complex flowers and fruits. Journal Biological Diversity Funder National Natural Science Foundation of China
22-Apr-2026 Scientific breakthrough: Asian rubiaceae systematics revised—biphyly of Wendlandia confirmed, new tribe and genus established South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences A comprehensive phylogenetic and morphological study resolves Wendlandia as biphyletic, leading to the proposal of a new monotypic tribe Clavistigmateae and new genus Clavistigma in Rubiaceae, shedding light on plant evolution in Asia’s biodiversity hotspots. Journal Biological Diversity Funder The Guangdong Provincial Special Fund for Natural Resource Affairs on Ecology and Forestry Construction, National Natural Science Foundation of China
