R. Nakajima

Reprogramming of three-dimensional microenvironments for in vitro hair follicle induction

This paper demonstrates the in vitro induction of hair follicles by reprogramming three-dimensional microenvironments through controlled epithelial-mesenchymal interactions, resulting in the formation of hair follicloids with functional hair shafts.

Evolutionary relations between mycorrhizal symbiosis and plant-plant communication in trees

The paper investigates the link between mycorrhizal symbiosis types and plant-plant communication in trees, finding that ECM promotes communication among conspecifics.

Distinct SARS-CoV-2 antibody reactivity patterns elicited by natural infection and mRNA Vaccination

The paper compares antibody reactivity patterns between natural SARS-CoV-2 infection and mRNA vaccination, finding that vaccination induces stronger and broader antibody responses, including cross-reactivity against SARS antigens.

Massive occurrence of benthic plastic debris at the abyssal seafloor beneath the Kuroshio Extension, the North West Pacific

The paper quantifies plastic debris on the abyssal seafloor beneath the Kuroshio Extension, finding high densities of single-use plastics, indicating the Northwest Pacific deep-sea basin is a major plastic reservoir.

Contribution of noncanonical antigens to virulence and adaptive immunity in human infection with enterotoxigenic E. coli

The paper identifies noncanonical antigens, EtpA and EatA, associated with ETEC virulence and immune response, suggesting their potential inclusion in vaccine design.

Predicting COVID-19 Severity with a Specific Nucleocapsid Antibody plus Disease Risk Factor Score

This paper identifies an antibody epitope and a risk score to predict severe COVID-19 outcomes with high specificity.

Distinct SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Reactivity Patterns in Coronavirus Convalescent Plasma Revealed by a Coronavirus Antigen Microarray

This study uses a coronavirus antigen microarray to identify distinct antibody reactivity patterns in SARS-CoV-2 convalescent plasma, showing high concordance with existing assays and revealing clusters with potential implications for treatment efficacy.

A Modular Microarray Imaging System for Highly Specific COVID-19 Antibody Testing

The paper introduces a low-cost, portable imaging system for specific COVID-19 antibody testing using microarrays, achieving performance comparable to expensive commercial readers.

Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in COVID-19 Convalescent Blood using a Coronavirus Antigen Microarray

This paper validates a coronavirus antigen microarray to distinguish SARS-CoV-2 convalescent blood from pre-pandemic controls, showing improved discrimination with spike and nucleoprotein antigens.

Analysis of Serologic Cross-Reactivity Between Common Human Coronaviruses and SARS-CoV-2 Using Coronavirus Antigen Microarray

The paper develops a coronavirus antigen microarray to study serologic cross-reactivity between common human coronaviruses and SARS-CoV-2, finding high IgG reactivity to common coronaviruses and low reactivity to SARS-CoV-2 with some cross-reactivity to conserved antigens.

Protective immunity against severe malaria is associated with antibodies to a conserved repertoire of PfEMP1 variants

The paper identifies antibody responses to conserved PfEMP1 variants associated with protection against severe malaria, while showing limited association with uncomplicated malaria.