2022-01-28

Galectin-9 restricts hepatitis B virus replication via p62/SQSTM1-mediated selective autophagy of viral core proteins

Autophagy has been linked to a wide range of functions, including a degradative process that defends host cells against pathogens.
2022-01-17

Next-Generation Medicine (2nd International Online Exchange with TU)

On December 14th, the Schools of Medicine at Yokohama City University (YCU) and Thammasat University (TU) held the second International Online Exchange event. Upon seeing the successful outcome of our first event in 2020, both Schools of Medicine have agreed to repeat the program this year. The theme of the event was “Next-Generation Medicine”.
2022-01-17

The Importance of Effective Team-Based Interprofessional Communication for Safe & Competent Patient Care (International Online Exchange with NUS)

The 2nd international online exchange event between YCU and NUS was held on November 12th, 2021. This event aimed at encouraging students from different backgrounds to exchange opinions and broaden their perspectives. We are proud of carrying out this event for the second time after the outbreak of COVID-19, in a situation where we are forced to keep social distancing from each other.
2022-01-13

Improved clearing method contributes to deep imaging of plant organs

Tissue clearing methods are increasingly essential for the microscopic observation of internal tissues of thick biological organs. We previously developed TOMEI, a clearing method for plant tissues; however, it could not entirely remove chlorophylls nor reduce the fluorescent signal of fluorescent proteins.