Course in Life Science

Crystallographic structure of SufC2-SufD2 complex that takes part in iron sulfur cluster biosyntheses

Crystallographic structure of SufC2-SufD2 complex that takes part in iron sulfur cluster biosyntheses


Purpose in educational research :
Through the understanding of a universal principle of the living thing obtained from the biomolecule structure that puts the base on the genome science and the search for the function and a dynamic, flexible, strict controlling mechanism at a different level from the gene to the individual, the training of the original researcher who can have an excellent problem discovery and the problem solving ability in addition to accurate, wide expertise in the life science field, and contribute to the advanced profession industry person, the engineer who has a foresight and high discernment for various problems including life sciences or the development of the basic life science and the application is assumed to be a purpose in an educational research.
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A brief description of the research of faculty members associated with this course follows. Much of the research is at the molecular level and it uses a wide variety of organisms, including bacteria, blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), primitive red algae, fungi, mosses, higher plants, invertebrates and vertebrates. Current research projects concern gene expression, metabolism and physiology, stress responses and tolerance, transport proteins, CAM photosynthesis, DNA repair, programmed cell death, development, neural and endocrine regulation, relationships of behavior and learning to aging, cell differentiation, plant morphogenesis, and ultrastructure. Lectures are also given by visiting professors from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN), who introduce their research on chemical biology, recombinant DNA in eukaryotes, molecular cell biology relating to nucleocytoplasmic exchange, the growth and differentiation of insects, and the physiology of the cell cycle and posttranslational modification. Students in this course get a detailed exposure to research practices in these fields, learn current investigative strategies, and acquire familiarity with many technical skills used in the life sciences.