M. Sakai

STOP1 dominates Arabidopsis tolerance to ammonium over NRT1.1/NPF6.3/CHL1

The paper shows that STOP1 dominates Arabidopsis ammonium tolerance over NRT1.1, with STOP1 directly activating NRT1.1 transcription and regulating common target genes.

Simple ways to avoid collecting highly 137Cs-contaminated Aralia elata buds

The paper evaluates environmental factors affecting 137Cs contamination in Aralia elata buds to provide strategies for avoiding highly contaminated specimens.

Genome-scale CRISPR-Cas9 screen identifies novel host factors as potential therapeutic targets for SARS-CoV-2 infection.

The paper identifies TRIM28, TRIM33, EHMT1, and EHMT2 as novel host factors involved in SARS-CoV-2 infection and shows that EHMT1/2 inhibition reduces viral growth and disease severity.

Seasonal variations of 137Cs concentration in freshwater charr through uptake and metabolism in 1-2 years after the Fukushima accident

This study examines seasonal variations in 137Cs concentrations in freshwater charr, linking them to prey availability and metabolic rates at Fukushima and Gunma sites post-Fukushima accident.

Catalytic Promiscuity of Rice 2-Oxoglutarate/Fe(II)-Dependent Dioxygenases Supports Xenobiotic Metabolism

The study shows that rice HIS1 and related enzymes can metabolize both herbicides and the plant growth regulator trinexapac-ethyl, demonstrating catalytic promiscuity in xenobiotic metabolism.

Unique habitat and macroinvertebrate assemblage structures in spring-fed stream: a comparison among clastic lowland tributaries and mainstreams in northern Japan

The paper compares habitat and macroinvertebrate assemblages in spring-fed and non-spring-fed streams, finding distinct species composition and abundance due to differences in flow and sediment dynamics.

Flood-induced interspecific interactions in spring-fed tributary as an ecosystem function of heterogeneous river networks

The paper examines how flood events influence interspecific interactions between chum salmon and juvenile masou salmon in spring-fed tributaries, showing increased population density and egg consumption post-flood.

Seasonal and annual fluctuations of deer populations estimated by a Bayesian state-space model

This study uses a Bayesian state-space model to estimate seasonal and annual fluctuations in sika deer populations in Japan, identifying factors like snowfall and nuisance control affecting population dynamics.

Morphological differences between phyllosoma larvae from the midwestern and eastern Pacific populations of the pronghorn spiny lobster Panulirus penicillatus

The paper compares morphological traits of phyllosoma larvae from western-central and eastern Pacific populations of Panulirus penicillatus, finding significant differences in cephalic shield and abdomen dimensions.