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We use state-of-the art techniques and a variety of model systems to study the operation, evolution, ecology, and development of life. This knowledge can be applied to solve health issues, manage food and natural resources, and protect the environment, making a major contribution to human society.
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2022.04.01
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Research Laboratories
CELLULAR GENETICS (Takaomi Sakai, Satomi Takeo, Tsunaki Asano)
How does the brain control animal behavior? In our laboratory, we use Drosophila melanogaster, which has a wealth of genetic tools, to study the brain control mechanisms of instinctive and learned behaviors. Keywords include learning and memory, sexual behavior, sleep, circadian rhythm, environmental factors, stress, trauma, brain imaging, and optogenetics.
PLANT ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSES (Takeshi Kanegae, Rei Narikawa)
How do the photosynthetic microorganisms sense light information? We will answer this question by performing basic studies using photobiological methods, which will lead to develop optogenetic and bio-imaging tools.
ANIMAL ECOLOGY (Adam L. Cronin and Yu Okamura)
The Animal Ecology lab at TMU uses experimental, observational, and theoretical approaches to investigate the behaviour, ecology and evolution of animals and animal-plant interactions.