Tsuda Harutoshi

This year, we successfully held our year-end party once again. Thank you for all the preparations. Please take some time to rest during the New Year holiday. The third-year students prepared a hot pot, the fourth-year students baked bread, and the graduate students made cheese fondue. How can I express this joy?

It is autumn, and when one thinks of autumn, mushroom foraging comes to mind. Accordingly, I sought guidance from members of the “Mushroom Association” and successfully collected truffles called shoro in Japanese. Shoro are a type of fungus that parasitizes pine trees, characterized by their lack of a cap and stalk, and are round in shape. When cut, the interior appears as a white sponge. It is advisable not to consume anything that is not white. I washed it, sliced it, and enjoyed it in a clear soup. It had a unique texture and was quite delicious.

I am pleased to announce that a paper authored by Mr. Shibata, a graduate student at our university under the supervision of Professor Maeda, has been accepted for publication. My name is also listed as a co-author. Mouse Model of Anti-Obesity Effects of Blautia hansenii on Diet-Induced Obesity The content discusses the observation that individuals with high visceral fat tend to have lower levels of Blautia hansenii in their intestines. Since Blautia is an obligate anaerobic bacterium, it is difficult to ingest it alive. Thus,  the effects of administering heat-killed B. hansenii to obese mice orally were investigated, and found that their white adipocyte weights were lower compared to the …

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Before the summer holidays, we had a barbecue. This summer, due to the Foehn phenomenon, the Tohoku region experienced record-breaking heat on the Sea of Japan side, but it was an enjoyable time.

The Hirosaki University Open Campus for the year Reiwa 5 was held successfully. In my laboratory, we conducted an experimental activity titled “Let’s see how we can solidify milk!” We were pleased to welcome a large number of visitors despite the hot weather. Thank you very much for attending.