S. Shindo

Inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 infection by Porphyromonas gingivalis and the oral microbiome

This study shows that Porphyromonas gingivalis and other oral bacteria can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection through cytotoxicity and unknown mechanisms, with individual variation in oral microbiome activity.

Synaptic plasticity in the medial preoptic area of male mice encodes social experiences with female and regulates behavior toward young

This study identifies synaptic plasticity in the medial preoptic area of male mice as critical for shifting from aggressive to paternal behavior after mating and interaction with pups.

The CWI pathway is activated through high hydrostatic pressure, enhancing glycerol efflux via the aquaglyceroporin Fps1 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

This study shows high hydrostatic pressure activates the CWI pathway in yeast, leading to increased glycerol efflux via Fps1 to counteract osmotic stress.