Akio Tani currently works at the Institute of Plant Sciences and Resources (IPSR), Okayama University. Akio does research in Genetics, Microbiology and Molecular Biology. Their current project is 'Taxonomy of rare earth metals dependent…
My lab is focused on studying questions at the intersection of virology and cell biology, with a particular focus on the late stages of viral assembly and replication. Favorite viruses include SARS-CoV-2 and influenza.
Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) is an endocrine hormone produced by the liver that regulates nutrient and metabolic homeostasis. FGF21 production is increased in response to macronutrient imbalance and signals to the brain to suppress…