Omar Kamileen
@omarkamileen.bsky.social
An impatient optimist. 🇩🇪🇱🇰
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🌱🧬 67,922 nuclei map early rice seed development. The embryo–endosperm interface emerges as a distinct domain linked to embryogenesis.
OsBZR4 regulates cell composition and embryonic gene expression—loss impairs development. #plantscience @jipb.bsky.social
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OsBZR4 regulates cell composition and embryonic gene expression—loss impairs development. #plantscience @jipb.bsky.social
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A single‐nucleus transcriptomic atlas reveals distinct cell identities and key regulators of cellular differentiation during early rice seed development
Single-nucleus transcriptomic profiling of early rice seed development identified diverse cell types and characteristic genes, providing a valuable resource for understanding seed formation. A previo...
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October 2, 2026 at 9:40 AM
🌱🧬 67,922 nuclei map early rice seed development. The embryo–endosperm interface emerges as a distinct domain linked to embryogenesis.
OsBZR4 regulates cell composition and embryonic gene expression—loss impairs development. #plantscience @jipb.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
OsBZR4 regulates cell composition and embryonic gene expression—loss impairs development. #plantscience @jipb.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Plant Science Research Weekly -- Benzaldehyde reductases complete the salicylic acid biosynthesis puzzle (Nature Comms) (Summary by Shakunthala Natarajan @shakunthalan.bsky.social) buff.ly/KLZNBhk
#PlantaePSRW
#PlantaePSRW
Benzaldehyde reductases complete the salicylic acid biosynthesis puzzle | Plantae
Benzyl alcohol is a volatile compound and the scent molecule of several seed plants. It also can be converted to benzyl benzoate, which is one of the routes to salicylic acid (SA) production in…
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October 1, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Plant Science Research Weekly -- Benzaldehyde reductases complete the salicylic acid biosynthesis puzzle (Nature Comms) (Summary by Shakunthala Natarajan @shakunthalan.bsky.social) buff.ly/KLZNBhk
#PlantaePSRW
#PlantaePSRW
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Spatial multi-omics reveals the putative biosynthetic sites and distribution patterns of key flavor-contributing metabolites in tea leaves #research #PlantCommunications cell.com/plant-commun...
September 29, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Spatial multi-omics reveals the putative biosynthetic sites and distribution patterns of key flavor-contributing metabolites in tea leaves #research #PlantCommunications cell.com/plant-commun...
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DIAL designs synthetic promoters for generation of heritable setpoints of gene expression across a range of cell types go.nature.com/4h9wlR1
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Programmable promoter editing for precise control of transgene expression - Nature Biotechnology
DIAL designs synthetic promoters for generation of heritable setpoints of gene expression across a range of cell types.
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September 29, 2026 at 3:32 AM
DIAL designs synthetic promoters for generation of heritable setpoints of gene expression across a range of cell types go.nature.com/4h9wlR1
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We’ve written about predatory publishers, fake papers, fake peer review and imposter researchers…. Now suspect ‘learned societies’
🧪 #academicSky
Exclusive: Sham scientific societies are misleading star researchers www.nature.com/articles/d41...
🧪 #academicSky
Exclusive: Sham scientific societies are misleading star researchers www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Exclusive: Sham scientific societies are misleading star researchers
A Nature investigation reveals a network of organizations that have been building their ranks through deceptive practices.
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September 28, 2026 at 5:43 AM
We’ve written about predatory publishers, fake papers, fake peer review and imposter researchers…. Now suspect ‘learned societies’
🧪 #academicSky
Exclusive: Sham scientific societies are misleading star researchers www.nature.com/articles/d41...
🧪 #academicSky
Exclusive: Sham scientific societies are misleading star researchers www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Can mathematics explain how biological patterns are formed? Alan Turing thought so. Join me, @benswedlund.bsky.social, as we explore his reaction-diffusion theory and how it transformed our understanding of pattern formation and self-organisation.
September 27, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Can mathematics explain how biological patterns are formed? Alan Turing thought so. Join me, @benswedlund.bsky.social, as we explore his reaction-diffusion theory and how it transformed our understanding of pattern formation and self-organisation.
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Molecular basis underlying the isoprene emission diversity in Fagaceae (Sora Koita , Ryosuke Munakata , Yoko Kamata , et al) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial
Molecular basis underlying the isoprene emission diversity in Fagaceae
A few amino acid variations in terpene synthases regulate the species-specific isoprene emission capacity among Fagaceae trees.
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September 21, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Molecular basis underlying the isoprene emission diversity in Fagaceae (Sora Koita , Ryosuke Munakata , Yoko Kamata , et al) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial
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De novo Genes in Plants: Origins, Mechanisms, and Functional Implications #review #PlantCommunications cell.com/plant-commun...
September 20, 2026 at 8:34 AM
De novo Genes in Plants: Origins, Mechanisms, and Functional Implications #review #PlantCommunications cell.com/plant-commun...
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🌱🧬Tabula G. max: a single-nucleus atlas of 110,000+ nuclei across 10 soybean organs. It reveals two TF regulatory layers—organ-associated signatures & cell-type-specific modules
Framework for cell-type-resolved gene editing in soybean #plantsci @natplants.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Framework for cell-type-resolved gene editing in soybean #plantsci @natplants.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...
A soybean transcriptome atlas reveals organ- and cell-type-specific sets of co-expressed transcription factors - Nature Plants
Analysis of an integrated single-nucleus transcriptome generated from ten soybean organs reveals organ- and cell-type-specific co-expression of transcription factor (TF)-encoding genes. This discovery...
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September 18, 2026 at 10:35 AM
🌱🧬Tabula G. max: a single-nucleus atlas of 110,000+ nuclei across 10 soybean organs. It reveals two TF regulatory layers—organ-associated signatures & cell-type-specific modules
Framework for cell-type-resolved gene editing in soybean #plantsci @natplants.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Framework for cell-type-resolved gene editing in soybean #plantsci @natplants.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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A feature in Nature explores how rapid technological advances are allowing researchers to identify thousands of proteins in individual cells, revealing the hidden mechanisms underlying development and disease. #proteomics 🧪
Probing the proteome at cellular scale
Rapid technological advances are allowing researchers to identify thousands of proteins in individual cells, revealing the hidden mechanisms underlying development and disease.
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September 19, 2026 at 7:33 PM
A feature in Nature explores how rapid technological advances are allowing researchers to identify thousands of proteins in individual cells, revealing the hidden mechanisms underlying development and disease. #proteomics 🧪
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Nondefense functions of plant specialized metabolites: ecological phenomena, molecular mechanisms, and evolutionary implications nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @newphyt.bsky.social
Nondefense functions of plant specialized metabolites: ecological phenomena, molecular mechanisms, and evolutionary implications
Nonexhaustive overview of empirically validated nondefense functions caused by or correlated with variation in four well-studied classes of plant specialized metabolites (PSMs) – glucosinolates (gree...
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September 18, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Nondefense functions of plant specialized metabolites: ecological phenomena, molecular mechanisms, and evolutionary implications nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @newphyt.bsky.social
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The psychedelic psilocybin reorganizes brain activity into structured, context-aligned patterns that integrate internal and external processing, providing a neural basis for the felt continuity between self and world, according to a paper in Nature. go.nature.com/4y9eSj7 🧪
August 31, 2026 at 7:44 PM
The psychedelic psilocybin reorganizes brain activity into structured, context-aligned patterns that integrate internal and external processing, providing a neural basis for the felt continuity between self and world, according to a paper in Nature. go.nature.com/4y9eSj7 🧪
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A computational framework integrating a protein language model with alchemical simulation for gain-of-function enzyme design #research #PlantCommunications cell.com/plant-commun...
September 1, 2026 at 8:36 AM
A computational framework integrating a protein language model with alchemical simulation for gain-of-function enzyme design #research #PlantCommunications cell.com/plant-commun...
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Metabolic Rewiring of the Shikimate Pathway Enables Rose‐Scented Rice onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @plantbiotechj.bsky.social
Metabolic Rewiring of the Shikimate Pathway Enables Rose‐Scented Rice
Rice fragrance is a key determinant of grain quality, yet the aroma profile of cultivated rice is highly uniform and largely dominated by the popcorn-like compound 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline. Here we expan...
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August 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Metabolic Rewiring of the Shikimate Pathway Enables Rose‐Scented Rice onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @plantbiotechj.bsky.social
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Plants can synthesize mimics of the insect molting hormone 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E) to defend against pests. In this preprint, we discover that two plant families independently evolved biosynthetic gene clusters to make 20E. Amazing team effort by my lab!
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Convergent biosynthesis of insect molting hormones in plants
Insect herbivores have driven plants to evolve complex chemical defenses, including mimics of the arthropod molting hormone 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E). Many distantly related plants produce 20E, suggest...
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August 10, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Plants can synthesize mimics of the insect molting hormone 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E) to defend against pests. In this preprint, we discover that two plant families independently evolved biosynthetic gene clusters to make 20E. Amazing team effort by my lab!
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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🌱🧬AI and cryo-EM are powerful but experimental structural biology remains essential in plants. Static models miss dynamic interactions & plant-specific pathways
Experiments are key for understanding hormone sensing, immunity & transport—driving crop improvement www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Experiments are key for understanding hormone sensing, immunity & transport—driving crop improvement www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Beyond prediction: Why experimental structural biology remains essential in plants
Structural biology is undergoing a transformative era driven by advances in artificial intelligence (AI)-based protein structure prediction and cryo-e…
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August 5, 2026 at 7:29 AM
🌱🧬AI and cryo-EM are powerful but experimental structural biology remains essential in plants. Static models miss dynamic interactions & plant-specific pathways
Experiments are key for understanding hormone sensing, immunity & transport—driving crop improvement www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Experiments are key for understanding hormone sensing, immunity & transport—driving crop improvement www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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As always, @hsuanpai.bsky.social created another fantastic figure. Many thanks!!!
July 30, 2026 at 8:14 AM
As always, @hsuanpai.bsky.social created another fantastic figure. Many thanks!!!
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Bees, don't be bamboozled by this floral smell! European oil #beetle larvae synthesize floral scents to trick solitary #bees into becoming unwitting Uber drivers back to their nests - where the tiny hitchhikers then feast on bee eggs😱Fascinating study by @oconnorlab.bsky.social @mpi-ce.bsky.social
Oil beetle larvae smell like flowers to manipulate bees
The European oil beetle's parasitic larvae emit a floral scent that attracts wild bees. This allows the larvae to sneak into the bees' nests
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July 30, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Bees, don't be bamboozled by this floral smell! European oil #beetle larvae synthesize floral scents to trick solitary #bees into becoming unwitting Uber drivers back to their nests - where the tiny hitchhikers then feast on bee eggs😱Fascinating study by @oconnorlab.bsky.social @mpi-ce.bsky.social
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Attention Nicotiana benthamiana users! Certain strains of Agrobacterium (e.g. GV3101-pMP90) induce glandular trichomes because of cytokinin production by Agrobacterium. As this can influence assay outcome, we recommend testing several strains. See our preprint: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Cytokinin-mediated trichome initiation in Nicotiana benthamiana upon Agrobacterium tumefaciens infiltration
Infiltration of Agrobacterium tumefaciens in leaves of Nicotiana benthamiana has become a standard method for transient expression in plants. Like many Solanaceae species, N. benthamiana develops on i...
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December 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Attention Nicotiana benthamiana users! Certain strains of Agrobacterium (e.g. GV3101-pMP90) induce glandular trichomes because of cytokinin production by Agrobacterium. As this can influence assay outcome, we recommend testing several strains. See our preprint: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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In this week’s editorial we lift the curtain on how the cover of Nature comes together - the iconic front page uses inspiration, creativity and ingenuity to unite science and technology with art and design.
But it’s not always been like this…
@nature.com
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
But it’s not always been like this…
@nature.com
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Celebrating Nature’s covers — past, present and future
Nature’s iconic front page uses inspiration, creativity and ingenuity to unite science and technology with art and design.
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July 24, 2026 at 7:47 AM
In this week’s editorial we lift the curtain on how the cover of Nature comes together - the iconic front page uses inspiration, creativity and ingenuity to unite science and technology with art and design.
But it’s not always been like this…
@nature.com
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
But it’s not always been like this…
@nature.com
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Cephalotaxinone enzymes reveal a whole plant model for homoharringtonine biosynthesis www.nature.com/articles/s41... @natchembio.nature.com
Cephalotaxinone enzymes reveal a whole plant model for homoharringtonine biosynthesis - Nature Chemical Biology
Homoharringtonine (HHT) is a plant-derived anticancer drug approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Here, the authors elucidate a root-tip-specific biosynthetic pathway to its alkaloid core, i...
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July 6, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Cephalotaxinone enzymes reveal a whole plant model for homoharringtonine biosynthesis www.nature.com/articles/s41... @natchembio.nature.com
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🌱🧬 LEC2 and SPEECHLESS reprogram a stomatal precursor into a totipotent somatic embryo founder cell.
A new insight into plant regeneration and stem cell reprogramming #plantscience @keikoutorii.bsky.social @cp-cellreports.bsky.social www.cell.com/current-biol...
A new insight into plant regeneration and stem cell reprogramming #plantscience @keikoutorii.bsky.social @cp-cellreports.bsky.social www.cell.com/current-biol...
Plant regeneration: Breaking the silence of totipotency by reprogramming a stomatal precursor cell
Plants have a remarkable ability to reprogram their somatic cells into stem cells.
A new study reveals that a transcription factor, LEC2, together with SPEECHLESS, directly
reprograms a stomatal precu...
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July 6, 2026 at 5:43 AM
🌱🧬 LEC2 and SPEECHLESS reprogram a stomatal precursor into a totipotent somatic embryo founder cell.
A new insight into plant regeneration and stem cell reprogramming #plantscience @keikoutorii.bsky.social @cp-cellreports.bsky.social www.cell.com/current-biol...
A new insight into plant regeneration and stem cell reprogramming #plantscience @keikoutorii.bsky.social @cp-cellreports.bsky.social www.cell.com/current-biol...
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Spatial CRISPR unveils RNA roles in tumor growth and immunity #NBTintheNews via @yalecancer.bsky.social medicine.yale.edu/cancer/publi...
Spatial CRISPR Unveils RNA Roles in Tumor Growth and Immunity
This study introduces Perturb-DBiT, a method enabling spatially resolved CRISPR screens and transcriptomics in tissues, uncovering genetic and RNA-level
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June 30, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Spatial CRISPR unveils RNA roles in tumor growth and immunity #NBTintheNews via @yalecancer.bsky.social medicine.yale.edu/cancer/publi...