Atsuo Iida

Bidirectional Extracellular Vesicle-Mediated Maternal-Embryonic Exchange in the Lecithotrophic Teleost Guppy

This study shows bidirectional extracellular vesicle-mediated nutrient exchange between mother and embryo in lecithotrophic guppies, challenging the view that such exchange is limited to small molecules.

A novel transposable element in lampreys that is similar in sequence to Tol2 of teleost fishes

The paper identifies a novel transposable element, Tel2, in lampreys that is closely related to Tol2 in teleost fishes, suggesting horizontal transfer between jawless and jawed vertebrates.

RO8191, a new compound for initiating embryoimplantation in mice

RO8191 induces embryo implantation in mice by activating the STAT3 pathway and initiating decidualization in specific knockout models.

Ventral-to-dorsal electrocyte development in electric organs of electric eel (Electrophorus)

This study identifies ventral cluster cells as electrocyte progenitors in electric eels, showing their transformation into mature electrocytes through dorsal migration and cell fusion.

MHC Class I-like Gene in Squirrel Monkey Cytomegalovirus and the Evolution of the Virus

The paper identifies a viral protein with high homology to human MHC class I molecules and traces its evolutionary origin through horizontal gene transfer.

The mechanism of Micafungin action to Pteropine orthoreovirus infection in human cell line

This study investigates how Micafungin inhibits Pteropine orthoreovirus by targeting p17 and modulating IL-6 in host cells.

Entomopoxvirus-like long DNA sequences in human centromeric and peri-centromeric regions

The paper identifies long, conserved Entomopoxvirus-like sequences in human centromeric and pericentromeric regions using the T2T genome.

Membrane molecule bouncer enables follicle fertilization in a viviparous teleost: Poecilia reticulata (guppy)

The paper identifies bouncer as a key protein enabling immature oocyte fertilization in guppies, a unique reproductive strategy not observed in other fish species.

Heritable endogenization of an RNA virus in a mammalian species

This study demonstrates heritable endogenization of an RNA virus, EMCV, in laboratory mice, showing viral RNA is reverse transcribed and transmitted through the germline.