R. Okada

Dual-specificity phosphatases 13 and 27 as key switches in muscle stem cell transition from proliferation to differentiation

The paper identifies Dusp13 and Dusp27 as MYOD target genes that regulate muscle stem cell transition from proliferation to differentiation during myogenesis.

Microfluidic device for simple diagnosis of plant growth condition by detecting miRNAs from filtered plant extracts

This paper develops a microfluidic device to detect miR399 in plant extracts for early diagnosis of phosphorus deficiency stress.

Early-adult methionine restriction reduces methionine sulfoxide and extends lifespan in Drosophila

This study shows that methionine restriction during early adulthood extends lifespan in Drosophila by reducing oxidatively-damaged methionine through MsrA induction.

Simple and efficient differentiation of human iPSCs into contractible skeletal muscles for muscular disease modeling

This study develops a bulk differentiation method for MYOD1-hiPSCs to generate contractile skeletal muscles, improving efficiency and reducing clonal variation compared to clonal methods.

Cell-cell adhesion in plant grafting is facilitated by β-1,4-glucanases

This study identifies β-1,4-glucanases as facilitators of cell-cell adhesion in plant grafting, showing their role in promoting compatibility across species.

Low temperature transcriptionally modulates natural peel degreening in lemon (Citrus limon L.) fruit independently of endogenous ethylene

The paper investigates how low temperature promotes peel degreening in lemon fruit through gene regulation, independent of ethylene, by analyzing transcriptome changes and physiological responses.

Orientation to polarized light in tethered flying honeybees

This study shows tethered honeybees exhibit polarotaxis by moving their abdomens in response to rotating polarized light stimuli, with preferences for specific e-vector orientations.