Shigeru Kondo

This study shows that loss of actinodin1 and actinodin2 genes in fish causes collagen fibers to orient perpendicularly to the epidermis, leading to fin reduction and thickening, and reveals similar patterns in tetrapod limbs.

This study investigates the morphogenesis of the carapace in spiny lobsters during metamorphosis using histological analysis, live imaging, and computational modeling, revealing anisotropic contraction as a key mechanism.

The paper shows that bioelectric signaling in specific cell types of zebrafish regulates fin size and fin-ray segment length independently.

This paper investigates the mechanical mechanisms of beetle horn remodeling during metamorphosis using physical simulations and biological experiments, identifying key factors that drive shape transformation.

This study uses piezo1 mutant zebrafish to model human idiopathic scoliosis, showing that Piezo1 function is critical for bone formation and spinal integrity.

This study identifies genetic factors regulating the depth and 2D pattern of primordial furrows in rhinoceros beetle horns, showing they independently control the final 3D shape.