Y. Nakajima

Structural basis for molecular assembly of fucoxanthin chlorophyll a/c-binding proteins in a diatom photosystem I supercomplex

The paper determines the cryo-EM structure of a diatom PSI-FCPI supercomplex, identifies FCPI subunits, and reveals protein-protein interactions and evolutionary conservation of binding motifs.

Structure of PSI-LHCI from Cyanidium caldarium provides evolutionary insights into conservation and diversity of red-lineage LHCs

The paper determines the structure of PSI-LHCI from Cyanidium caldarium and investigates its evolutionary relationships with other red-lineage LHCs.

Ciliary protein CEP290 regulates focal adhesion via microtubule system in non-ciliated cells

This study identifies a cilia-independent role of CEP290 in non-ciliated cells by regulating microtubule elongation and focal adhesion through its interaction with APC.

Cas9-mediated endogenous plasmid loss in Borrelia burgdorferi

This paper develops a Cas9-based method to remove specific endogenous plasmids from Borrelia burgdorferi and demonstrates its effectiveness in eliminating plasmids like lp25 and lp28-1.

Structure of a monomeric photosystem I core associated with iron-stress-induced-A proteins from Anabaena sp. PCC 7120

The paper determines the structure of a monomeric photosystem I core complex with IsiA proteins from Anabaena sp. PCC 7120 under iron deficiency, revealing their role in inhibiting PSI oligomerization.

Hydrodynamics shapes self-recruitment in anemonefishes

The paper compares self-recruitment and larval dispersal between a semi-enclosed bay and an open coast, finding that stronger cross-shore currents in the bay reduce local retention and self-recruitment.

A generalized distribution interpolated between the exponential and power law distributions and applied to the walking data of the pill bug (Armadillidium vulgare)

The paper introduces a generalized distribution between power-law and exponential distributions and applies it to analyze pill bug walking data, finding a negative correlation between the shape parameter and time dependency of step-length changes.

In vivo label-free observation of tumor-related blood vessels in small animals using a newly designed photoacoustic 3D imaging system

This study demonstrates a photoacoustic 3D imaging system for non-invasive visualization of tumor-related blood vessels in small animals.

Dual Recognition of Multiple Signals in Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins Enhance Assembly and Maintain Membrane Integrity

The paper identifies an additional signal in bacterial outer membrane proteins that enhances assembly efficiency and maintains membrane integrity through interaction with BamD.

Structural basis for the absence of low-energy chlorophylls responsible for photoprotection from a primitive cyanobacterial PSI

The paper solves the structure of a cyanobacterial PSI lacking low-energy chlorophylls, revealing their absence and functional roles in photoprotection and evolution.

Simulation of foraging behavior using a decision-making agent with Bayesian and inverse Bayesian inference: Temporal correlations and power laws in displacement patterns

This study simulates foraging behavior using a Bayesian decision-making agent to explore how temporal correlations and power-law distributions in displacement patterns emerge from learning and inference processes.

High-resolution cryo-EM structure of photosystem II: Effects of electron beam damage

This study presents a high-resolution cryo-EM structure of photosystem II in solution, revealing its physiological state and effects of electron beam damage.

A new method of Bayesian causal inference in non-stationary environments

This paper introduces an extended Bayesian inference method that improves causal inference in non-stationary environments by balancing learning and forgetting effects.

Extended Bayesian inference incorporating symmetry bias

This paper introduces a Bayesian inference method that incorporates symmetry bias to enable flexible inference and learning in changing situations.

Electron microscopic analysis of the exo-skeleton of hadal zone amphipod Hirondellea gigas

This study examines the exoskeleton of H. gigas, revealing aluminum's role in protecting against high-pressure environments through a gel-like structure formed from aluminum hydroxide.