Hiroshi Arai

This study identifies a novel male-killing mechanism in Wolbachia that persists despite the presence of a male-killing suppressor in its host.

This study shows that the prophage-encoded Hm-oscar gene in the tea tortrix moth causes male lethality, similar to Wolbachia-induced male killing in other insects.

This study uses cell transinfection and comparative genomics to show that Wolbachia strains inducing male killing or feminization affect sex-determining gene splicing in Lepidoptera, while some non-inducing strains also influence sex determination through different mechanisms.

This paper presents the high-quality genome of Nesidiocoris tenuis, revealing genetic factors related to its dual herbivorous and carnivorous diet and symbiotic microorganisms.