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Microorganisms have specific functions in different environments

Microorganisms in a given environment have specific functions in response to environmental factors such as temperature and pH, as well as essential growth factors such as carbon and nitrogen sources. This function is ultimately derived from the genes encoded in its chromosome of the cells. Our goal is to discover and reveal the unique functions of various microorganisms.

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Analyzing Microbial Functions in Microbial Cells

Most microbial research to date has involved direct analysis or modification of specific microorganisms. Although much knowledge has been obtained by such methods, in most cases, the unique functions and mechanisms of a particular microorganism can only be utilized in its own cells. However, advances in genetic engineering have enabled large-scale genome modification of some microorganisms, making it possible to introduce and reproduce the functions (principles) of specific microorganisms. In our laboratory, we aim to understand and apply the specific function of a particular microorganism and to reproduce that function in a different microorganism. In addition, some genes are difficult to functionally express in model microorganisms. Until now, genes that do not show such functions have been left as they are, and no progress has been made in accumulating knowledge on why these genes do not function in different microorganisms. Therefore, we aim to accumulate such knowledge and technologies for improvement.

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Development of microorganisms that applied unused genes to utilize environmental energy

By conducting functional analysis using microorganisms, the genes are already functioning in the cells. By increasing the number of genes that function in cells and utilizing them in this way, we are working on the development of microorganisms that will make it possible to manufacture products and produce energy alone based on environmental energy using microorganisms.

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