Hiroko Kozuka‐Hata

Chemically encoded pH-tunable covalent adhesion by a bacterial thioester domain

This study shows that thioester domains in bacterial adhesins enable pH-responsive covalent adhesion, with reversible binding regulated by pH changes.

PIWI proximity proteome reveals Set1-mediated piRNA biogenesis for transposon silencing in telomere

The paper identifies Set1 as a key factor in Piwi-mediated transposon silencing and telomere control through piRNA biogenesis in Drosophila germline.

The termination of UHRF1-dependent PAF15 ubiquitin signaling is regulated by USP7 and ATAD5

This study identifies USP7 and ATAD5 as key factors in terminating UHRF1-dependent PAF15 ubiquitin signaling, linking this process to the completion of maintenance DNA methylation.

A widespread family of heat-resistant obscure (Hero) proteins protect against protein instability and aggregation

This study identifies Hero proteins as heat-resistant proteins that stabilize other proteins and prevent aggregation, extending lifespan in Drosophila.