M. Shibata

Evolution of wheat blast resistance gene Rmg8 accompanied by differentiation of variants recognizing the powdery mildew fungus

The paper traces the evolutionary origin of wheat blast resistance gene Rmg8 and shows its ability to recognize both wheat blast and powdery mildew pathogens.

Breeding of a near-isogenic wheat line resistant to wheat blast at both seedling and heading stages through incorporation of Rmg8

This study introduces Rmg8 into a wheat cultivar to create near-isogenic lines resistant to wheat blast at both seedling and heading stages, showing broader resistance than existing genetic resources.

Antithetic effects of agonists and antagonists on the structural fluctuations of TRPV1 channel

This study uses HS-AFM to visualize TRPV1 structural fluctuations, showing agonist RTX increases fluctuations while antagonist CPZ decreases them, affecting channel gating.

OncoLoop: A network-based precision cancer medicine framework

OncoLoop predicts and validates drug sensitivity in tumors and their models by leveraging perturbational profiles of oncology drugs, showing success in prostate cancer models and patient cohorts.

Structural basis for channel conduction in the pump-like channelrhodopsin ChRmine

The paper presents the cryo-EM structure of ChRmine, revealing unique architectural features and provides insights into its conduction mechanism and potential for optogenetic applications.

Aboveground biomass increments over 26 years (1993-2019) in an old-growth cool-temperate forest in northern Japan

This study tracks 26-year aboveground biomass changes in a Japanese old-growth forest, finding steady increases driven by compensating growth and climate factors.

A chromosome-level genome sequence of a model chrysanthemum: evolution and 1 reference for hexaploid cultivated chrysanthemum

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome sequence of a diploid chrysanthemum, identifies recent retrotransposon activity, and demonstrates its utility for positional cloning and breeding.

GTL1 is required for a robust root hair growth response to avoid nutrient overloading

The paper shows that GTL1 and DF1 prevent excessive root hair growth by repressing RSL4 under high nutrient conditions.