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Unencapsulated Streptococcus pneumoniae from conjunctivitis encode variant traits and belong to a distinct phylogenetic cluster
Pneumococci can cause a variety of bacterial infections including conjunctivitis. Here, Valentino et al.show that most conjunctivitis-causing pneumococci belong to a closely related group of strains that possess a unique set of putative virulence factors.
- Michael D. Valentino
- , Abigail Manson McGuire
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| Open AccessMeta-analysis of genome-wide association studies identifies novel loci that influence cupping and the glaucomatous process
Glaucoma is the most common cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Here, the authors carry out a large meta-analysis of genetic data from individuals of European and Asian ancestry and identify 10 new loci associated with vertical cup-disc ratio, a key factor in the clinical assessment of patients with glaucoma.
- Henriët. Springelkamp
- , René Höhn
- & Christopher J. Hammond
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| Open AccessSLC7A14 linked to autosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa is the leading cause of inherited blindness worldwide. Here, the authors use exome sequencing to identify mutations in SLC7A14that may be linked to the disease, and provide functional support for the role of this gene in retinal development and visual function in mice and zebrafish.
- Zi-Bing Jin
- , Xiu-Feng Huang
- & Jia Qu
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Wafer-scale design of lightweight and transparent electronics that wraps around hairs
Realising flexible, lightweight and transparent electronics is a continuous challenge. Here, the authors report a process to create such transistor devices, which can be transferred onto various flexible substrates, and continue to function when wrapped around human hairs.
- Giovanni A. Salvatore
- , Niko Münzenrieder
- & Gerhard Tröster
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