(Cover of Saya’s a by Risako)

Two coronaviruses related to MERS-CoV, which infect European Pipistrellus bats, have been found to use ACE2 as their receptor. These viruses target an ACE2 surface region distant from those recognized...

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SARS-CoV-2 nonstructural protein 1 (nsp1) promotes innate immune evasion by inhibiting host translation in human cells. However, the role of nsp1 in other host species remains elusive, especially in b...

Risako Takakura Professional Profile Risako Takakura (髙倉理紗子) is a Japanese classical violinist and performer. She serves as the representative of Takakura Strings and performs actively as a soloist, recording artist, chamber musician, and orchestra member across various musical projects. Biography Beginning the violin at the age of four, Risako Takakura pursued her advanced musical studies at the Toho Gakuen School of Music. Under the guidance of esteemed mentors such as Sachiko Oda, Shizuko Ishii, Tsuguei Ikeda, and Kazuhide Isomura, she developed a versatile classical foundation. As a member of the Japan Artists Association and the founder of Takakura Strings, she collaborates widely across classical ensembles, contemporary music groups (such as participating in progressive cross-genre and percussion projects like Ben Nobuto showcases), and orchestral performance. Selected Discography & Collaborative Credits Contemporary & Classical Ensemble Projects (Live/Session Collaborations) Cross-Genre Chamber and Orchestral Recordings 00:00 Introduction 02:56 Keyboard Solo(Silent Violin) 03:46 Bridge 05:00 Ending *

Risako Takakura Professional Profile Risako Takakura (髙倉理紗子) is a Japanese classical violinist and performer. She serves as the representative of Takakura Strings and performs actively as a soloist, recording artist, chamber musician, and orchestra member across various musical projects. Biography Beginning the violin at the age of four, Risako Takakura pursued her advanced musical studies at the Toho Gakuen School of Music. Under the guidance of esteemed mentors such as Sachiko Oda, Shizuko Ishii, Tsuguei Ikeda, and Kazuhide Isomura, she developed a versatile classical foundation. As a member of the Japan Artists Association and the founder of Takakura Strings, she collaborates widely across classical ensembles, contemporary music groups (such as participating in progressive cross-genre and percussion projects like Ben Nobuto showcases), and orchestral performance. Selected Discography & Collaborative Credits Contemporary & Classical Ensemble Projects (Live/Session Collaborations) Cross-Genre Chamber and Orchestral Recordings 00:00 Introduction 02:56 Keyboard Solo(Silent Violin) 03:46 Bridge 05:00 Ending *