Every day, we hold regular study sessions to refine our research guidance skills, and also to improve our ability to research and present information. Additionally, we often oversee experimental classrooms both within and outside the university, and involve undergraduate students as assistants. We strive to provide opportunities for our research lab members to challenge themselves and share both the joys and difficulties of our work over the course of the year.
Basic Information
Faculty name/Affiliation
Masayuki Kajitani / Department of Biosciences at the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Specialized Fields
Genetic engineering, science education
Research theme
Gene structure and function, DNA typing, experimental classroom program development
HF-I, a RNA binding protein of E. coli, was originally discovered as a gene involved in the growth of certain bacteriophages, but it is also a protein that regulates gene expression within E. coli. By site-directed mutagenesis of this gene, we aim to compare and study the functions of the mutant proteins produced from the mutated genes and clarify the relationship between structure and function.
Dragonfly species identification by DNA typing
The identification of biological species is changing from morphological classification to DNA-based classification. This is also the case in the world of the common insects, dragonflies, where the classification of damselflies, in particular, has changed significantly in the past ten years or so. We are attempting to verify the species by collecting damselflies from around the university and extracting DNA for DNA typing.
Development of simple experimental systems for classroom use
We are working on the development of easy-to-implement science experiments and science projects that can be performed at elementary, junior high, and high schools. We make use of commercially available materials, and through the combination of different topics and other innovations, and further improvement through practical experience both within and outside the university. (Please also see our information on the Teikyo University Science Camp.)
Paper presentation
Paper presentation
Title
Laboratory
Contents
Nonlinear electrical impedance spectroscopy of viruses using very high electric fields created by nanogap electrodes
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