K. Wakamatsu

Antimicrobial activity of the BAM complex-targeting peptides against multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria

This paper demonstrates that BAM complex-targeting peptides, particularly dimeric forms, exhibit bactericidal activity against multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa and A. baumannii.

UV-induced feather color change reflects its porphyrin content

This study shows that porphyrin, a minority pigment, explains UV-induced feather color change in barn swallows, challenging the focus on predominant pigments like pheomelanin.

Genetic architecture and evolution of color variation in American black bears

This study identifies a missense mutation in TYRP1 responsible for the cinnamon color morph in American black bears and traces its evolutionary origin and spread.

Colour polymorphism associated with a gene duplication in male wood tiger moths

The paper identifies a gene duplication linked to colour polymorphism in male wood tiger moths, showing it produces white wing coloration and is associated with behavioural and life-history differences.

The lysosomal chloride-proton exchanger CLC7 functions in melanosomes as a negative regulator of human pigmentation

The paper shows CLC7/OSTM1 acidifies melanosomes and negatively regulates pigmentation, with OCA2 counteracting CLC7 mutations.

A role for differential gene regulation in the rapid diversification of melanic plumage coloration in the dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis)

The paper investigates the genetic basis of plumage color differences between two junco subspecies, finding that differential gene regulation, not sequence variation, drives color variation.