Hirohiko Nakamura

Observed weakening of the Kuroshio driven by the East Asian winter monsoon under ongoing climate warming

Abstract Western boundary currents are generally thought to respond to global warming through basin-scale wind forcing and ocean stratification, yet the role of local winds remains unclear. Here, we investigate changes in the Kuroshio under ongoing climate warming using satellite...

Higher postpartum α-defensin secretion is associated with diet during pregnancy and lower intensity of negative maternal mood

Abstract Perinatal anxiety and depression are serious concerns for many mothers. However, current early-phase community-based care is not always sufficient to prevent their aggravation, necessitating self-care approaches through daily habits that lower social and psychological im...