Research Task
Reproductive manipulation of host insects by symbiotic bacteria
Novel functions given to insects by symbiotic bacteria
Horizontal gene transfer between insect and symbiotic bacteria
Novel functions given to insects by symbiotic bacteria
Horizontal gene transfer between insect and symbiotic bacteria
Research Keywords
Insects, MIcrobes, Symbiosis
Application Fields
Biofunctional applications
Skills
Genomics, Functional analysis, Genetic analysis
Symbiotic microorganisms exist in the body of many insects, and they have various effects on the physiological functions of the host. Among them, the central research theme is “reproductive manipulation,” in which symbiotic bacteria change the reproductive mode of host insects, and we are working to elucidate the molecular mechanism using model symbiotic systems.