Publications by authors named "Natsuno Nakamura"
Objectives: Commensal bacteria in the host body play a fundamental role in the differentiation and maintenance of the immune system. Studies on intestinal immunity have revealed that, under steady-state conditions, microflora have an important role in the maintenance of health. However, the role of oral commensal bacteria on the oral immune system is still unclear.
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- The study focuses on Southeast Asian mints, which are under-researched yet important in cooking and medicine, examining their genetic diversity and classification.
- Researchers used simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers and leaf morphology to identify two distinct types of mints based on their leaf shape and venation patterns.
- The findings led to the development of 12 SSR markers that allowed for refined classification of these mints into groups, helping to clarify the genetic relationships among known and unclassified mint species.