M. Yamazaki

ROR1 plays a critical role in pancreatic tumor-initiating cells with a partial EMT signature.

This study identifies ROR1 as a critical marker for pancreatic tumor-initiating cells with a partial EMT signature, showing its role in promoting tumor growth and relapse.

Genome-wide association study highlights escape from aphids by delayed growth in Arabidopsis thaliana

This study identifies a growth-related gene in Arabidopsis thaliana associated with reduced aphid abundance through delayed growth and flowering.

The UV RESISTANCE LOCUS 8-Mediated UV-B Response Is Required Alongside CRYPTOCHROME1 For Plant Survival Under Sunlight In The Field

This study shows that UVR8 and CRY1 work together in Arabidopsis to help plants survive UV-B radiation in natural conditions, with UVR8 playing a key role in long-term survival.

Laboratory analysis of glucose, fructose, and sucrose contents in Japanese common beverages for the exact assessment of beverage-derived sugar intake

The paper analyzes glucose, fructose, and sucrose contents in Japanese beverages to assess actual sugar intake, finding discrepancies between measured sugar and labeled carbohydrate content.

Association between the extent of DNA methylation at the CpG sites of HIF3A and parameters of obesity in the general Japanese population

The paper examines the association between DNA methylation at HIF3A CpG sites and obesity parameters in Japanese women, finding a link between methylation at cg27146050 and visceral fat thickness, BMI, and body fat percentage.

Gene Deletion Studies Reveal A Critical Role For Prostamide/Prostaglandin F2α Synthase In Prostamide F2α Formation

This study deletes the PM/PGFS gene in mice and finds elevated intraocular pressure, suggesting PM/PGFS regulates prostanoid levels that affect eye pressure.

Elasticity and Topography-Controlled Collagen Hydrogels Mimicking Native Cellular Milieus

This study develops collagen hydrogels that mimic native ECM by combining elasticity, topography, and composition, showing topography overrides elasticity in controlling cell morphology.

Transcriptional variation in glucosinolate biosynthetic genes and inducible responses to aphid herbivory on field-grown Arabidopsis thaliana

The paper examines transcriptional variation in glucosinolate biosynthetic genes and inducible responses to aphid herbivory in field-grown Arabidopsis thaliana using RNA-Seq and insect survey data.

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy and comparative analysis of amyloid-β protein in birds

The paper investigates the presence of cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) and amyloid-β (Aβ) deposits in birds, finding CAA in an Amazon parrot and noting interspecific variation in Aβ deposition.

Plant trichomes and a single gene GLABRA1 contribute to insect community composition on field-grown Arabidopsis thaliana

The paper investigates how genetic variation in the GLABRA1 gene affects insect communities on Arabidopsis thaliana by comparing glabrous mutants and natural accessions in two field sites.

Adaptive Reduction of Male Gamete Number in a Selfing Species

The paper uses GWAS to show polygenic selection on pollen number in Arabidopsis thaliana, identifies a gene affecting pollen number, and validates its causal role using CRISPR-Cas9 mutants.