Publications by authors named "H Nozaki"
The phase transition from supercooled water to ice is closely related to the electrochemical performance and lifetime of an energy device at sub-zero temperatures. In particular, fuel cells for passenger cars face this issue because they are frequently started and stopped under sub-zero conditions during the winter season. However, there is a lack of visual information regarding the processes that occur within the fuel cell stack, and insight into how to improve the safety and performance during cold starts is lacking.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWhole-genome sequencing analysis of volvocine green algae reveals the molecular genetic basis for the diversity and evolution of sex.
Proc Jpn Acad Ser B Phys Biol Sci
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- This review highlights how evolutionary studies of sex in green algae, specifically the volvocine lineage, have progressed through whole-genome analyses of both model and non-model species.
- Volvocine algae, including Chlamydomonas and Volvox, serve as a crucial model for investigating sex evolution, with attention on the genetic basis of sex-determining regions in their chromosomes.
- The advancement of sequencing technology, especially next-generation sequencing, has enabled researchers to obtain comprehensive genomes of various volvocine species, enhancing insights into the evolution and diversity of sexual reproduction in these organisms.