Researches

   1. Developing of genome analysis technology; High quality genome mapping using aquatic organisms.
   2. Linkage and correlation analyses of quantitative trait loci for selection breeding.
   3. Functional analysis of non-coding RNAs in fish.
   4. Comparative genomics using dolphins.
   5. Biotechnology using aquatic organisms.
   6. Studies of fish behavior (Future projects).
   7. Studies of protein structure-function correlations.

 Developing of genome analysis technology; High quality genome mapping using aquatic organisms.

   In progress; torafugu, medaka, rainbow trout, thermophilic bacterium, dolphin
   Future works; puffefish, octopus, shrimp, pearl oyster, eel, flounder, red seabream, tilapia, sturgeon, various planktons
   ①BAC/Cosmid genome library construction.
   ②Development of high quality assembly algorisms for sequence data.

 Linkage and correlation analyses of quantitative trait loci for selection breeding.

   ①Identification of genes associated with heat tolerance in rainbow trout.
   ②Identification of genes associated with high-growth in torafugu.
   ③Identification of genes associated with sex determination in aquatic organisms.

 Functional analysis of non-coding RNAs in fish.

   ①Transcriptome of medaka and fugu small RNAs using the next generation sequencing technology.
   ②Functional analysis of fish small RNA.
   ③Functional analysis of fish small RNAs in the development of muscle.

 Comparative genomics using dolphins.

   ①Structural analysis of gustatory related genes.
   ②Structural analysis of hair related genes.
   ③Identification of genes associated with development of ventral fin in dolphin.

 Biotechnology using aquatic organisms.

   ①Parthenogenesis of aquatic organisms.
   ②Studies on the high growth technology in fish culture.
   ③Generation of myostatin knockout fish.

 Studies of fish behavior (Future projects).

   ①Studies on memories, learning and information transmission.

 Studies of protein structure-function correlations.

   ①Generation of mutants and their stability analysis.
   ②Molecular modeling.