K. Matsuura

The paper shows circadian rhythms regulate cell renewal in mouse tongue epithelium, affecting taste cell populations and sensitivity over time.

This study examines the relationship between cell type, queen maturation, and ploidy levels in the fat body of termite queens, finding that polyploidization is cell type-specific and associated with sexual maturation.

The paper identifies king- and queen-specific uric acid degradation as critical for reproduction in termites, showing its role in nitrogen utilization for egg production.

This study identifies an underground royal chamber used by termite kings and queens during winter, showing it helps avoid cold temperatures and mortality risks.

This study develops a tetrameric protein that binds to microtubules to generate stable superstructures, offering insights for nanomaterial design.

This paper proposes a genomic imprinting theory to explain the evolution of eusociality from subsocial ancestors by linking parental reproductive capacity to delayed offspring sexual development through transgenerational epigenetic marks.

This study identifies distinct SOX2 transcriptional programs in different SCLC subtypes and highlights the therapeutic potential of targeting the ASCL1-SOX2 axis in classical SCLC.