M. Nakai

The Influence of Angiotensin II on the Gut Microbiome of Mice: Findings from a Retrospective Study

This study investigates how angiotensin II affects the gut microbiome in mice, finding its impact is smaller than factors like diet and facility.

GPR41/43 regulates blood pressure by improving gut epithelial barrier integrity to prevent TLR4 activation and renal inflammation

This study shows that GPR41/43 receptors regulate blood pressure by maintaining gut barrier integrity and preventing renal inflammation through TLR4 signaling.

Male-killing-associated bacteriophage WO identified from comparisons of Wolbachia endosymbionts of Homona magnanima

The paper identifies a male-killing-associated bacteriophage WO in Wolbachia strains of Homona magnanima and proposes a mechanism for male-killing evolution.

Distinct Effects of the Male-Killing Bacteria Wolbachia and Spiroplasma and a Partiti-Like Virus in the Tea Pest Moth, Homona magnanima

This study compares the effects of three male-killing microbes in the tea pest moth, showing they use distinct mechanisms to kill male hosts.

Maternal diet and gut microbiota influence predisposition to cardiovascular disease in the offspring

The paper shows that maternal fibre intake during pregnancy influences offspring cardiovascular health by shaping the gut microbiome and inducing epigenetic changes in the offspring's heart.

Co-expressed subunits of dual genetic origin define a conserved supercomplex mediating essential protein import into chloroplasts

The paper identifies a conserved TicToc supercomplex in chloroplast protein import across species, showing coordinated gene expression and essential functional roles.

The virome of Drosophila suzukii, an invasive pest of soft fruit

The paper identifies 18 new RNA viruses and 18 previously described viruses in Drosophila suzukii across its native and invasive ranges using metatranscriptomic analysis.