Yoko Tanaka

Aug 22, 2024 | nature.com | Maho Hamasaki |Tadashi Yamamuro |Tatsuya Kaminishi |Satoshi Oikawa |Yoko Tanaka |Keisuke Tabata | +4 more

AbstractCells release intraluminal vesicles in multivesicular bodies as exosomes to communicate with other cells. Although recent studies suggest an intimate link between exosome biogenesis and autophagy, the detailed mechanism is not fully understood. Here we employed comprehensive RNA interference screening for autophagy-related factors and discovered that Rubicon, a negative regulator of autophagy, is essential for exosome release.

Mar 20, 2024 | asahi.com | Yoko Tanaka

It's a common dilemma for diners in Japan enjoying the delights of a delicious hot pot meal in the winter. So, a group of reader-monitors were asked a “this or that” question: “Which do you prefer to add to a hot pot dish to finish it off, rice or noodles?” The broth of a communal hot pot is abundantly flavored by the many ingredients it contains. Respondents spoke of their enthusiasm for relishing the mouthwatering broth until the last drop.