研究室紹介

Silkworm Bioresources

The world's largest silkworm stock center

We have the world's most diverse silkworm population and contribute to research, education, differentiation, and industry. We also conduct research and education based on silkworms and related insects.

Research Interests

1. Research on the origin and evolution of the silkworm, Bombyx mori
2. Cryopreservation of silkworms
3. Elucidation of the causative genes of mutants
4. Structural analysis of chromosomal aberrations
5. Development of new silk materials

Our laboratory features 800 unique silkworm species. Silkworms are rarely seen today, but they were once familiar to the Japanese. Silk from cocoons is the finest fiber. Silkworms are easy to raise. They are also convenient for educational materials in elementary schools, and there are many users. Many people may feel intimidated by the university, but please feel free to contact us.　Our research ranges from individual-level trait studies, cryopreservation of germplasm, molecular genetics experiments, genome editing, and computer-based data analysis.

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