Kakeru Yokoi

Genome sequence data of Ascogaster reticulata (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)

The paper presents a high-quality genome assembly of Ascogaster reticulata, providing a reference for comparative studies and evolutionary research in Braconidae wasps.

Long-read sequencing based genomic data of a dipluran species, Occasjapyx japonicus

The paper presents the first HiFi long-read assembled genome of the dipluran species Occasjapyx japonicus, providing a high-quality reference for comparative and evolutionary studies.

Genome-wide Identification of Transcriptional Start Sites and Candidate Enhancers Regulating Worker Metamorphosis in Apis mellifera

The paper identifies transcriptional start sites and candidate enhancers regulating worker metamorphosis in honeybees using CAGE, revealing lineage-specific regulatory relationships.

Genome sequence data and integrative RNA-Seq data of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) (A Japanese strain)

The paper provides genome and transcriptome data for the Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) to support industrial and biological research.

Genes responsible for the formation of asymmetrical mandibular teeth in the giant mealworm beetle, Zophobas atratus

The paper identifies four genes involved in the formation of asymmetrical inner teeth in the mandibles of Zophobas atratus beetles, with mlpt showing a strong effect on right mandible morphology.

Comprehensive expression data for two honey bee species, Apis mellifera and Apis cerana japonica

The paper constructs comprehensive expression datasets for two honey bee species, Apis mellifera and Apis cerana japonica, using RNA-Seq data and reference transcript sequences.

Dual expansion routes likely underlie the present-day population structure in a Parnassius butterfly across the Japanese Archipelago

This study uses mtDNA and SNP data to trace the dispersal history of Parnassius glacialis across the Japanese Archipelago, identifying two expansion routes and four genetic barriers.

Time-course transcriptome data of silk glands in day 0-7 last-instar larvae of Bombyx mori (w1 pnd strain)

The paper provides time-course transcriptome data of silk glands in Bombyx mori larvae from day 0 to 7, supporting molecular biology and genetic research.

A major endogenous glycosidase mediating quercetin uptake in Bombyx mori

The paper identifies LQGH1, a glycosidase in Bombyx mori that mediates quercetin uptake by deglycosylating quercetin glycosides, and shows its conservation and role in silk production.

Genome assembly reconstruction of the Japanese honey bee, Apis cerana japonica (Hymenoptera: Apidae), using homology-based assembly and nanopore long-reads

The paper improves the genome assembly of the Japanese honey bee using homology-based methods and nanopore long-reads, resulting in a more contiguous and complete genome.

Highly accurate genome assembly of an improved high-yielding silkworm strain, Nichi01

The paper presents a high-quality genome assembly of the silkworm strain Nichi01, improving upon previous assemblies and providing resources for further research and breeding.

Analysis of the Toll and spaetzle genes involved in Toll path-way-dependent antimicrobial gene induction in the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebriodae)

The paper investigates the role of Toll and spaetzle genes in Toll pathway-dependent antimicrobial gene induction in Tribolium castaneum using RNA interference and qRT-PCR, finding that Toll3 and Toll4 significantly affect AMP gene expression and immune response.

Reference genome sequences of the oriental armyworm, Myth-imna separata (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

The paper constructs a reference genome for the oriental armyworm, Mythimna separata, identifying key immune pathway components and C-type lectins.

Meta-analysis of transcriptomes in insects showing density-dependent polyphenism

This study uses meta-analysis of public transcriptomes to identify molecular mechanisms underlying density-dependent plasticity in aphids and locusts.

Meta-analysis of the public RNA-Seq data of the Western honeybee Apis mellifera to construct reference transcriptome data

The paper constructs a reference transcriptome for the Western honeybee using public RNA-Seq data and identifies immune-related transcripts responsive to infections.

Reference transcriptome data in silkworm, Bombyx mori

The paper constructs a reference transcriptome for the silkworm Bombyx mori using RNA-seq data from ten tissues, identifying unique transcripts and improving gene models.

Landscapes of transposable elements in Apis species by meta-analysis

The paper performs a meta-analysis of transposable elements in Apis species using 11 genome datasets to establish a TE landscape and identify species-specific patterns.