K. Matsuura

Cell type specific polyploidization in the royal fat body of termite queens

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.

Circadian clock-gated cell renewal controls time-dependent changes in taste sensitivity

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

King- and queen-specific degradation of uric acid is the key to reproduction in termites

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.

Seasonal movement of royal chambers: where are the kings and queens of temperate termites in winter?

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

Generation of stable microtubule superstructures by binding of peptide-fused tetrameric proteins to inside and outside

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

Genomic imprinting drives eusociality

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.

Distinct transcriptional programs of SOX2 in different types of small cell lung cancers

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.