研究室紹介

Regulation in Metabolism and Behavior

Mechanisms of the circadian clock in mammals and the adaptation to various environment; Seasonal regulation of behaviors, physiological functions, and molecular pathways; Modulation of the circadian clock by food-derived factors or nutrients; Dietary rhythms and circadian clock or brain functions; Eustress and distress in animals; Ocular functions by circadian regulation and nutrients; Eye health and lifestyles; Photoperiodic time measurement by circadian clock; Modulation of clock and mood by pineal physiological function.

Research Interests

Animals exhibit biological rhythms, e.g., daily rhythms and seasonal rhythms, in behaviors and physiological functions. Our lab focuses on several topics in the biological rhythms, such as social jetlag, circadian disruption, chrononutrition, seasonal rhythms, growth regulation by photoperiod, and stress behaviors, using animal models. The fields include chronobiology, animal physiology, animal nutrition, behavioral science, endocrinology, neuroscience, and life science. Our study will contribute to understanding of pathogenesis and nutritional treatment of human diseases and health promotion, as well as increases in productivity of livestock.

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