STAT1 Showing Genetic Mutation Locations (IMAGE) Hiroshima University Caption By measuring the transcriptional output the researchers at HU were able to determine whether specific variations would lead to increased activation -- causing fungal disease, or decreased activation -- causing bacterial ones. Credit Satoshi Okada Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.