T. Ogawa

The cochlear hook region detects harmonics beyond the canonical hearing range

The paper shows that the cochlear hook region in guinea pigs detects ultrasound harmonics beyond the typical hearing range through resonance and nonlinear amplification.

The Architecture of Sponge Choanocyte Chambers Maximizes Mechanical Pumping Efficiency

The paper investigates the mechanical pumping efficiency of sponge choanocyte chambers by combining imaging and computational models, finding that their spherical shape and outlet angle optimize flow.

RudLOV-a new optically synchronized cargo transport method reveals unexpected effect of dynasore

The paper introduces RudLOV, an optical method for synchronized cargo release, revealing dynasore's differential effects on early and late Golgi transport.

Pigmentation level of human iPSC-derived retinal pigment epithelium cell does not indicate a specific gene expression profile

The paper analyzes the relationship between pigmentation level and gene expression in human iPSC-derived RPE cells, finding no specific gene expression profile correlates with color intensity.

AtDREB2G is a novel regulator of riboflavin biosynthesis under low-temperature stress and abscisic acid treatment in Arabidopsis thaliana

Capsular polysaccharide-mediated protein loading onto extracellular membrane vesicles of a fish intestinal bacterium, Shewanella vesiculosa HM13

This study identifies that the cargo protein P49 is loaded onto extracellular membrane vesicles of Shewanella vesiculosa HM13 via interaction with capsular polysaccharide (CPS).

Two cyclic electron flows around photosystem I differentially participate in C4 photosynthesis

This study investigates the role of two cyclic electron flow routes in C4 photosynthesis in Flaveria bidentis, finding that the NDH-dependent route is critical for CO2 assimilation while the PGR5/PGRL1-dependent route has limited contribution.

Hidden pathway for cytokine receptor activation: Structural insights into a marine sponge-derived lectin that activates the thrombopoietin receptor via recognition of the fucose moiety

A marine sponge-derived lectin activates the thrombopoietin receptor by promoting dimerization and exhibits synergy with thrombopoietin, affecting receptor internalization.

Localization of planteose hydrolysis during seed germination of Orobanche minor

This study identifies planteose as a storage carbohydrate in Orobanche minor seeds and shows its hydrolysis by OmAGAL2 in the apoplast during germination, suggesting it as a target for weed control.

Combining an alarmin HMGN1 peptide with PD-L1 blockade facilitates stem-like CD8+ T cell expansion and results in robust antitumor effects

This study combines an HMGN1 peptide with PD-L1 blockade to expand stem-like CD8+ T cells and enhance antitumor effects in mouse models.

Recovery of cryo-injured rabbit urethras by biofabricated C-shaped adipose-derived mesenchymal cell structures

This study uses 3D bioprinting to create C-shaped adipose-derived mesenchymal cell structures for urethral tissue recovery in rabbits, showing improved patency compared to controls.

Unleashing floret fertility by a mutated homeobox gene improved grain yield during wheat evolution under domestication

This study identifies GNI1, a homeobox gene whose mutations increased floret fertility and grain yield in wheat during domestication.