Kensuke Igarashi

This study investigates sukumo's role as a microbial source in traditional Japanese indigo dyeing, showing that mature sukumo and specific bacteria enhance dyeing performance.

This study identifies microorganisms capable of catabolizing atypical sugar enantiomers, revealing metabolic diversity and ecological relevance beyond the traditional D-form preference.

This study isolates bacteria capable of catabolizing abiotically synthesized tetroses, which are not metabolized by common microorganisms.

This study investigates the role of the periplasm and periplasmic proteins in copper homeostasis in Gram-negative bacteria, showing that the periplasm acts as a sensor and storage for copper to adapt to varying environmental concentrations.