Research outputs
2026
Striking diversity of male-killing symbionts and their mechanisms
Arai, H., Harumoto, T., Katsuma, S., Nagamine, K., & Kageyama, D. (2026). Striking diversity of male-killing symbionts and their mechanisms. TRENDS IN GENETICS, 42(1), 82-100. doi:10.1016/j.tig.2025.08.003
2025
Evolution of <i>Wolbachia</i> male-killing mechanism within a host species
Arai, H., Wijonarko, A., Katsuma, S., Naka, H., Kageyama, D., Hornett, E. A., & Hurst, G. D. D. (2025). Evolution of <i>Wolbachia</i> male-killing mechanism within a host species. CURRENT BIOLOGY, 35(9), 2006-2018. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2025.03.027
Prophage-encoded Hm-oscar gene recapitulates Wolbachia-induced male-killing in the tea tortrix moth Homona magnanima
Arai, H., Katsuma, S., Matsuda-Imai, N., Lin, S. -R., Inoue, M. N., & Kageyama, D. (2025). Prophage-encoded Hm-oscar gene recapitulates Wolbachia-induced male-killing in the tea tortrix moth Homona magnanima. eLife, 13. doi:10.7554/elife.101101.4
Infection pattern of male-killing viruses alters phenotypes in the tea tortrix moth <i>Homona magnanima</i>
Takamatsu, T., Arai, H., Itoh, Y., Kozono, T., Wu, C. -F., Kitaura, K., . . . Inoue, M. N. (2025). Infection pattern of male-killing viruses alters phenotypes in the tea tortrix moth <i>Homona magnanima</i>. HEREDITY, 134(2), 120-128. doi:10.1038/s41437-024-00741-x
Single-cell genome analysis of a feminizing <i>Wolbachia</i> in <i>Eurema</i> butterflies reveals a shared origin with male-killing <i>Wolbachia</i>
Arai, H., Nishikawa, Y., Konagaya, T., Kogawa, M., Kifushi, M., Takeyama, H., . . . Kageyama, D. (2025). Single-cell genome analysis of a feminizing <i>Wolbachia</i> in <i>Eurema</i> butterflies reveals a shared origin with male-killing <i>Wolbachia</i>. MICROBIAL GENOMICS, 11(11). doi:10.1099/mgen.0.001578
2024
Cell-based assays and comparative genomics revealed the conserved and hidden effects of Wolbachia on insect sex determination
Arai, H., Herran, B., Sugimoto, T. N., Miyata, M., Sasaki, T., & Kageyama, D. (2024). Cell-based assays and comparative genomics revealed the conserved and hidden effects of Wolbachia on insect sex determination. PNAS NEXUS, 3(9). doi:10.1093/pnasnexus/pgae348
<i>Rickettsia</i> induces strong cytoplasmic incompatibility in a predatory insect
Owashi, Y., Arai, H., Adachi-Hagimori, T., & Kageyama, D. (2024). <i>Rickettsia</i> induces strong cytoplasmic incompatibility in a predatory insect. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, 291(2027). doi:10.1098/rspb.2024.0680
Infection pattern of male-killing viruses alters phenotypes in the tea tortrix moth, Homona magnanima
The genus <i>Sodalis</i> as a resource for understanding the multifaceted evolution of bacterial symbiosis in insects
Renoz, F., Arai, H., & Pons, I. (2024). The genus <i>Sodalis</i> as a resource for understanding the multifaceted evolution of bacterial symbiosis in insects. SYMBIOSIS, 92(2), 187-208. doi:10.1007/s13199-023-00966-0
Conserved infections and reproductive phenotypes of <i>Wolbachia</i> symbionts in Asian tortrix moths
Arai, H., Ueda, M., Hirano, T., Akizuki, N., Lin, S. -R., Hanh, D. K., . . . Inoue, M. N. (2024). Conserved infections and reproductive phenotypes of <i>Wolbachia</i> symbionts in Asian tortrix moths. ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY REPORTS, 16(1). doi:10.1111/1758-2229.13219
High-quality genome of the zoophytophagous stink bug, Nesidiocoris tenuis, informs their food habit adaptation
Shibata, T., Shimoda, M., Kobayashi, T., Arai, H., Owashi, Y., & Uehara, T. (2024). High-quality genome of the zoophytophagous stink bug, Nesidiocoris tenuis, informs their food habit adaptation. G3-GENES GENOMES GENETICS, 14(2). doi:10.1093/g3journal/jkad289
Two male-killing <i>Wolbachia</i> from <i>Drosophila birauraia</i> that are closely related but distinct in genome structure
Arai, H., Watada, M., & Kageyama, D. (2024). Two male-killing <i>Wolbachia</i> from <i>Drosophila birauraia</i> that are closely related but distinct in genome structure. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE, 11(1). doi:10.1098/rsos.231502
Genomic insights into Spiroplasma endosymbionts that induce male-killing and protective phenotypes in the pea aphid
Arai, H., Legeai, F., Kageyama, D., Sugio, A., & Simon, J. -C. (2024). Genomic insights into Spiroplasma endosymbionts that induce male-killing and protective phenotypes in the pea aphid. FEMS MICROBIOLOGY LETTERS, 371. doi:10.1093/femsle/fnae027
Insecticide susceptibility in a planthopper pest increases following inoculation with cultured Arsenophonus
Cai, T., Nadal-Jimenez, P., Gao, Y., Arai, H., Li, C., Su, C., . . . Wan, H. (2024). Insecticide susceptibility in a planthopper pest increases following inoculation with cultured Arsenophonus. ISME JOURNAL, 18(1). doi:10.1093/ismejo/wrae194
2023
Combined actions of bacteriophage-encoded genes in <i>Wolbachia</i>-induced male lethality
Arai, H., Anbutsu, H., Nishikawa, Y., Kogawa, M., Ishii, K., Hosokawa, M., . . . Inoue, M. N. (2023). Combined actions of bacteriophage-encoded genes in <i>Wolbachia</i>-induced male lethality. ISCIENCE, 26(6). doi:10.1016/j.isci.2023.106842
Diverse Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Microbe-Inducing Male Killing in the Moth Homona magnanima
Arai, H., Takamatsu, T., Lin, S. -R., Mizutani, T., Omatsu, T., Katayama, Y., . . . Inoue, M. N. (2023). Diverse Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Microbe-Inducing Male Killing in the Moth Homona magnanima. APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY, 89(5). doi:10.1128/aem.02095-22
Distinct effects of three <i>Wolbachia</i> strains on fitness and immune traits in <i>Homona magnanima</i>
Ueda, M., Arai, H., Masaike, K., Nakai, M., & Inoue, M. N. (2023). Distinct effects of three <i>Wolbachia</i> strains on fitness and immune traits in <i>Homona magnanima</i>. HEREDITY, 130(1), 22-29. doi:10.1038/s41437-022-00574-6
2022
Male-killing mechanisms vary between <i>Spiroplasma</i> species
Arai, H., Inoue, M. N., & Kageyama, D. (2022). Male-killing mechanisms vary between <i>Spiroplasma</i> species. FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY, 13. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2022.1075199
Mass-Rearing and Molecular Studies in Tortricidae Pest Insects
Arai, H., Ishitsubo, Y., Nakai, M., & Inoue, M. N. (2022). Mass-Rearing and Molecular Studies in Tortricidae Pest Insects. Journal of Visualized Experiments, (181). doi:10.3791/63737-v
A simple method to disperse eggs from lepidopteran scalelike egg masses and to observe embryogenesis
Arai, H., Ishitsubo, Y., Nakai, M., & Inoue, M. N. (2022). A simple method to disperse eggs from lepidopteran scalelike egg masses and to observe embryogenesis. ENTOMOLOGICAL SCIENCE, 25(1). doi:10.1111/ens.12497
2021
Oryzapsins, the orthologs of yeast yapsin in <i>Aspergillus oryzae,</i> affect ergosterol synthesis
Shimizu, N., Katagiri, T., Matsumoto, A., Matsuda, Y., Arai, H., Sasaki, N., . . . Yamagata, Y. (2021). Oryzapsins, the orthologs of yeast yapsin in <i>Aspergillus oryzae,</i> affect ergosterol synthesis. APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 105(21-22), 8481-8494. doi:10.1007/s00253-021-11639-7
Confirmation of Oryctes rhinoceros nudivirus infections in G-haplotype coconut rhinoceros beetles (<i>Oryctes rhinoceros</i>) from Palauan PCR-positive populations
Tanaka, S., Harrison, R. L., Arai, H., Katayama, Y., Mizutani, T., Inoue, M. N., . . . Nakai, M. (2021). Confirmation of Oryctes rhinoceros nudivirus infections in G-haplotype coconut rhinoceros beetles (<i>Oryctes rhinoceros</i>) from Palauan PCR-positive populations. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 11(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-021-97426-w
Late Male-Killing Viruses in <i>Homona magnanima</i> Identified as Osugoroshi Viruses, Novel Members of <i>Partitiviridae</i>
Fujita, R., Inoue, M. N., Takamatsu, T., Arai, H., Nishino, M., Abe, N., . . . Kunimi, Y. (2021). Late Male-Killing Viruses in <i>Homona magnanima</i> Identified as Osugoroshi Viruses, Novel Members of <i>Partitiviridae</i>. FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY, 11. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2020.620623
Coexistence of Two Male-Killers and Their Impact on the Development of Oriental Tea Tortrix<i>Homona magnanima</i>
Takamatsu, T., Arai, H., Abe, N., Nakai, M., Kunimi, Y., & Inoue, M. N. (2021). Coexistence of Two Male-Killers and Their Impact on the Development of Oriental Tea Tortrix<i>Homona magnanima</i>. MICROBIAL ECOLOGY, 81(1), 193-202. doi:10.1007/s00248-020-01566-x
2020
Closely Related Male-Killing and Nonmale-Killing <i>Wolbachia</i> Strains in the Oriental Tea Tortrix <i>Homona magnanima</i>
Arai, H., Lin, S. R., Nakai, M., Kunimi, Y., & Inoue, M. N. (2020). Closely Related Male-Killing and Nonmale-Killing <i>Wolbachia</i> Strains in the Oriental Tea Tortrix <i>Homona magnanima</i>. MICROBIAL ECOLOGY, 79(4), 1011-1020. doi:10.1007/s00248-019-01469-6
2019
Population dynamics and geographical distribution of the gypsy moth, <i>Lymantria dispar</i>, in Japan
Inoue, M. N., Suzuki-Ohno, Y., Haga, Y., Aarai, H., Sano, T., Martemyanov, V. V., & Kunimi, Y. (2019). Population dynamics and geographical distribution of the gypsy moth, <i>Lymantria dispar</i>, in Japan. FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, 434, 154-164. doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2018.12.022
Multiple Infection and Reproductive Manipulations of <i>Wolbachia</i> in <i>Homona magnanima</i> (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)
Arai, H., Hirano, T., Akizuki, N., Abe, A., Nakai, M., Kunimi, Y., & Inoue, M. N. (2019). Multiple Infection and Reproductive Manipulations of <i>Wolbachia</i> in <i>Homona magnanima</i> (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). MICROBIAL ECOLOGY, 77(1), 257-266. doi:10.1007/s00248-018-1210-4