Nature Communications

Mixing protocols determine liquid–liquid phase separation dynamics in polyelectrolyte complex coacervation

Zongpei Wu, Zhen-Gang Wang, Shensheng Chen Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-026-68296-5

Universal modulus-free transfer of scalable laser-induced graphene for electronic skins

Yuyao Lu, Ziguan Jin, Qincheng Sheng et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68131-3

Critical scaling of novelty in the cortex

Tiago L. Ribeiro, Ali Vakili, Bridgette Gifford et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68277-0

Abstract To guide behavior in uncertain environments, the brain must rapidly detect novel or unexpected events. The neocortex, involved with complex perception and decision-making, i...

Pruning random resistive memory for optimizing analog AI

Yi Li, Songqi Wang, Yaping Zhao et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-67960-6

Dual-action bisphosphonate hydrogel preserves cortical bone integrity and restores healing cascade in osteoporotic fracture-related infection

Jie Li, Yang Zhang, Yi Liu et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68036-1

Transcriptomic signature-guided depletion of intermediate alveolar epithelial cells ameliorates pulmonary fibrosis in mice

Fei Peng, Chun-sun Jiang, Zhen Zheng et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-026-68354-y

EPOP restricts PRC2.1 targeting to chromatin by directly modulating enzyme complex dimerization

Lihu Gong, Xiuli Liu, Xin Yang et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68280-5

Structure of SHOC2-KRAS-PP1C complex reveals RAS isoform-specific determinants and insights into targeting complex assembly by RAS inhibitors

Daniel A. Bonsor, Lorenzo I. Finci, Jacob R. Potter et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-026-68319-1

Abstract RAF activation is essential for MAPK signaling and is mediated by RAS binding and the dephosphorylation of a conserved phosphoserine by the SHOC2–RAS–PP1C complex. MRAS form...

Selfish chromosomes exploit a germline checkpoint to eliminate competing gametes

Jackson T. Ridges, Jackson Bladen, Thomas D. King et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68254-7

Structural basis for late maturation steps of mitochondrial respiratory chain complex IV within the human respirasome

Minh Duc Nguyen, Ana Sierra-Magro, Vivek Singh et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68274-3

Abstract The mitochondrial respiratory chain comprises four multimeric complexes (CI-CIV) that drive oxidative phosphorylation by transferring electrons to oxygen and generating the...

Rapid wavefront shaping using an optical gradient acquisition

Sagi Monin, Marina Alterman, Anat Levin Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68259-2

Abstract Wavefront shaping systems enable deep tissue imaging by correcting scattering aberrations, but estimating optimal modulation correction is challenging, since it depends on t...

Once and thrice weekly interval training in adults with central obesity: a randomized controlled trial

Parco M. Siu, Chit K. Leung, Joshua D. K. Bernal et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68149-7

Single-cell multiplex approaches deeply map ON-target CRISPR-genotoxicity and reveal its mitigation by palbociclib and long-term engraftment

Julian Boutin, Sabrina Fayet, Victor Marin et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68177-3

Integration of large vision language models for efficient post-disaster damage assessment and reporting

Zhaohui Chen, Elyas Asadi Shamsabadi, Sheng Jiang et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68216-z

Lipedema World Alliance Delphi Consensus-Based Position Paper on the Definition and Management of Lipedema: Results from the 2023 Lipedema World Congress in Potsdam

Philipp Kruppa, Rachelle Crescenzi, Gabriele Faerber et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68232-z

Abstract Lipedema predominantly affects women and is characterized by an abnormal distribution of adipose tissue, accompanied by pain or discomfort in affected areas. Despite growing...

Decoupling slab gliding and lattice contraction in Na layered oxides to enable high-voltage Na-ion batteries

Qinhao Shi, Fanghua Ning, Xuan Yu et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68238-7

Subnanoporous hydrophobic thin films for ultrahigh-efficiency seawater and brines desalination using membrane distillation

M. Obaid, Sofiane Soukane, Mohammed Rasool Qtaishat et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68158-6

Very-large-scale mimetic optogenetic synapses for physical reservoir computing

Xinyi Han, Zhiying Qi, Vojtech Kundrat et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68229-8

Regular-wrinkling tunable MXene lattice for electromagnetic interference shielding

Shan Zhang, Juntao Wu, Zhi-Ling Hou et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68035-2

Arachidonic acid induces pyroptosis via a non-autophagic function of mitophagy and enhances immunotherapy in a PDAC model

Tongjia Chu, Ziyu Liu, Huan Liu et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68267-2

Lucerastat, an oral therapy for Fabry disease: results from a pivotal randomized phase 3 study and its open-label extension

Peter Nordbeck, Ozlem Goker-Alpan, John A. Bernat et al. Jan 10, 2026 10.1038/s41467-025-68256-5

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