Xinyu Chen

West China Hospital of Sichuan University

Xinyu Chen's research has made significant contributions to various fields of study. In the realm of materials science, their work on predicting crystal structures and superconductivity in actinium borides at high pressures sheds light on the properties of these compounds under extreme conditions. In neuroscience, Chen's findings reveal that endogenous huntingtin aggregates serve as a scaffold for the Golgi apparatus, which are impaired by mutant huntingtin protein, highlighting potential therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases. Furthermore, their phylogenomic analysis of Dichrocephala benthamii and comparative analysis within Tribe Astereae (Asteraceae) provide valuable insights into plant evolution and systematics, informing our understanding of plant diversity.