Ryohei Thomas Nakano (Hokudai)
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Ryohei Thomas Nakano (Hokudai)
@luckystrike1984.bsky.social
A professor at Hokkaido University (Hokudai), working on plant-microbiota interactions. Always searching for students and postdocs to join my group.
Oh by the way, did you know that you can you the #EMBO fellowship to do your postdoc? The condition is that you move to Japan from one of the EMBO member countries. Give it a thought! www.embo.org/funding/fell...
Fellowships, grants and career support – Postdoctoral Fellowships – EMBO
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June 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Reposted by Ryohei Thomas Nakano (Hokudai)
And here’s the kicker: this specialization helps bacteria spread! Flagella-equipped bacteria exit the infected tissue, ready to colonize new areas. This coordinated strategy is crucial for the pathogen's success.
April 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Reposted by Ryohei Thomas Nakano (Hokudai)
Individual bacteria specialize, some suppress immunity while others escape early to spread infection before the plant tissue collapses. It's a division of labor!

The study highlights how phenotypic heterogeneity allows pathogens to adapt to host environments dynamically.
April 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM