M. Yagi

Environmental DNA Reveals the Geographic Distributions of Two Eel Species, Anguilla japonica and A. marmorata, in Western Kyushu, Japan

The paper uses eDNA analysis to compare the geographic distributions of two eel species in western Kyushu, finding distinct patterns between Japanese and giant mottled eels.

Morphomechanic tuning of ERK by actin-TFII-IΔ regulates cell identity

The paper shows that actin-TFII-IΔ modulates ERK activity through cell height to direct cell fate during reprogramming.

Metabolic responses to food and temperature in deep-sea isopods, Bathynomus doederleini

This study examines the metabolic responses of deep-sea isopods to food and temperature, finding significant correlations between meal size and metabolic parameters, and a lower metabolic rate compared to aquatic invertebrates.

Environmental DNA concentrations of Japanese eels in relation to habitat characteristics

This study examines the relationship between environmental DNA concentrations of Japanese eels and habitat characteristics in three rivers, finding higher eDNA concentrations in brackish water correlated with water depth.

Microplastic pollution in aquatic environments may facilitate misfeeding by fish

This study shows that biofilm on microplastics in freshwater environments increases the likelihood of fish misidentifying them as food.

Microplastic pollution of commercial fishes from coastal and offshore waters, Japan

The paper examines microplastic contamination in commercial fish from coastal and offshore waters near Kyushu, Japan, finding higher prevalence and larger sizes in pelagic species compared to demersal ones.

Spatiotemporal variations of surface water microplastics near Kyushu, Japan: A quali-quantitative analysis

This study quantifies and analyzes spatiotemporal variations in microplastic abundance, size, color, and polymer type near Kyushu, Japan, revealing significant seasonal and spatial differences.