M. Umeda

Evolutionarily Conserved CKI1-Mediated Two-Component Signaling is Required for Female Germline Specification in Marchantia polymorpha

This study identifies MpCKI1 as a conserved two-component signaling component required for female germline specification in Marchantia polymorpha.

Arabidopsis thaliana subclass I ACTIN DEPOLYMERIZING FACTORs regulate nuclear organization and gene expression

This study shows subclass I ADFs in Arabidopsis regulate nuclear organization and gene expression, affecting chromocenter size and NLR gene expression.

Local induction of IAA5 and IAA29 promotes DNA damage-triggered stem cell death in Arabidopsis roots

The paper shows that IAA5 and IAA29 promote DNA damage-triggered stem cell death in Arabidopsis roots by suppressing auxin signaling.

Stem cell regulators control a G1 duration gradient in the plant root meristem

The paper shows that stem cell regulators create a G1 duration gradient in the plant root meristem, with mutants disrupting this gradient.

The oncogenic Runx3-Myc axis defines p53-deficient osteosarcomagenesis

This study identifies the Runx3-Myc axis as a driver of p53-deficient osteosarcomagenesis in human and mouse models.

The mechanosensitive Ca2+-permeable ion channel PIEZO1 promotes satellite cell function in skeletal muscle regeneration

This study shows that PIEZO1, a mechanosensitive ion channel, promotes satellite cell function and skeletal muscle regeneration by mediating calcium influx and RhoA-mediated actomyosin formation.

Epstein-Barr virus tegument protein BGLF2 in exosomes released from virus-producer cells assists de novo infection

This study identifies BGLF2, an EBV tegument protein, as being encapsulated in exosomes that enhance viral infection by boosting gene expression and suppressing innate immunity.

DNA damage inhibits root growth by enhancing cytokinin biosynthesis in Arabidopsis thaliana.

This study shows DNA damage in Arabidopsis roots increases cytokinin synthesis, which suppresses auxin transport and reduces root growth.

The Arabidopsis NRT1/PTR FAMILY Protein NPF7.3/NRT1.5 is an Indole-3-butyric Acid Transporter Involved in Root Gravitropism

The paper identifies NPF7.3 as an IBA transporter involved in root gravitropism by facilitating IBA uptake, which is necessary for auxin gradient formation.

A regulatory module controlling stress-induced cell cycle arrest in Arabidopsis

This study identifies ANAC044 and ANAC085 as key regulators of DNA damage-induced G2 arrest in Arabidopsis, showing their role in enhancing Rep-MYB accumulation and cell cycle arrest under specific stress conditions.

Hijacking of Multiple Phospholipid Biosynthetic Pathways and Induction of Membrane Biogenesis by a Picornaviral 3CD Protein

This paper shows that a picornaviral 3CD protein induces multiple phospholipid biosynthetic pathways and membrane biogenesis by hijacking cellular machinery.