How do chromosomes divide?
In a body, every single cell has the same number of chromosomes. This is because when a cell divides, the replicated chromatids are equally segregated into daughter cells. But, the first meiotic division is a clear exception. This division segregates maternal and paternal chromosomes for production of eggs and sperms, which are the origin of a new life. What is the story behind this division?
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23 October, 2025
RIKEN Autumn School
Yuanzhuo Zhou and MeiAkiko Mukose attended RIKEN Autumn School 2025 held in Tsukuba from 14 October to 15 October, 2025 and presented their researches. Mei won the poster award. Congratulations!
15 October, 2025
Trip to Awaji Island
We went on a trip to Awaji Island and Nushima. We enjoyed fishing, cruising, and barbecuing.
8 October, 2025
HFSP Science Summit
MeiAkiko Mukose attended HFSP Science Summit 2025 in Japan, Riken Satellite Event held in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo on 2 October, 2025 and presented her research.
2 October, 2025
Tomoya Kitajima awarded the Osaka Science Prize
Tomoya Kitajima was announced as the winner of the 43rd Osaka Science Prize. The Osaka Science Prize is awarded jointly by Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, and the Osaka Science & Technology Center to researchers under the age of 50 who are based in the Kinki region and have made contributions to the research and development of science and technology.
2 October, 2025
A new member joined
Lei Wei (Student Trainee) joined our lab in October.
29 September, 2025
EMBO Reports Cover
The research by Mishina et al. has been selected for the cover of EMBO Reports.
Upcoming Events
3 November - 5 November, 2025
The 98th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Biochemical Society
3 December - 5 December, 2025
The 48th Annual Meeting of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan (MBSJ 2025)