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.