Takuya Katayama

A Structural Domain in the genomic RNA of SARS-CoV-2 Folds into a Compact Granular Structure without the N protein: A Single-Molecule Fluorescence Spectroscopic Investigation

This study shows a specific SARS-CoV-2 genomic RNA region forms compact granular structures autonomously without the N protein, and the N protein melts these structures, suggesting it acts as an RNA chaperone.

The increase in cell volume and nuclear number of the koji-fungus Aspergillus oryzae contributes to its high enzyme productivity

This study shows that increased cell volume and nuclear number in Aspergillus oryzae correlate with high enzyme productivity and identifies genetic and environmental factors involved.