M. Minami

Synaptic plasticity in the medial preoptic area of male mice encodes social experiences with female and regulates behavior toward young

This study identifies synaptic plasticity in the medial preoptic area of male mice as critical for shifting from aggressive to paternal behavior after mating and interaction with pups.

Identification of Lagopus muta japonica plant food resources in the Northern Japan Alps using DNA metabarcoding

This study uses DNA metabarcoding to identify plant food resources of Japanese rock ptarmigans in the Northern Japan Alps, finding 43 plant taxa across 21 families, with Ericaceae being the most dominant.

Three-dimensional culture of chicken primordial germ cells in chemically defined media containing the functional polymer FP003

This study develops a 3D culture system for chicken primordial germ cells using chemically defined media, enabling scalable expansion and maintenance of cellular properties.