T. Kikuchi

Cell wall pectic β-1,4-galactan contributes to increased plant freezing tolerance induced by cold acclimation

This study shows that cold acclimation increases β-1,4-galactan in plant cell walls, improving freezing tolerance by altering cell wall mechanical properties.

The stability of NPM1 oligomers regulated by acidic disordered regions controls the quality of liquid droplets

This study shows that NPM1 oligomer stability, regulated by acidic disordered regions, determines liquid droplet quality through molecular dynamics and mutant analyses.

Integrated population genomic analysis and numerical simulation to estimate larval dispersal of Acanthaster cf. solaris between Ogasawara and other Japanese regions

This study estimates larval dispersal of Acanthaster cf. solaris between Ogasawara and Kuroshio regions using genomic analysis and oceanographic simulations, finding limited short-term dispersal but gradual long-term connectivity.