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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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animation of chromosome segregation


News

28 May, 2025

Lab Excursion

We went on a lab excursion to "Nesta Resort Kobe" to welcome new student trainees Ichihara-san and Tantry-san and to celebrate the RIKEN Eiho Awards!

28 May, 2025

IFFS World Congress 2025

Tomoya Kitajima was invited to present our research at IFFS World Congress 2025 held in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo from 26 to 29 April, 2025.

9 April, 2025

New members joined

Emiko Ichihara and Angela Jennifer Tantry (Student Trainees) joined our lab in April.

3 April, 2025

Visit to NCBS

Hirohisa Kyogoku visited NCBS (The National Centre for Biological Sciences) in Bengaluru, India from March 10-13 and gave an oral presentation.

24 March, 2025

RIKEN EIHO Award (RIKEN Significant Achievement Award)

Two RIKEN EIHO Awards (RIKEN Excellent Achievement Awards) were won by our lab. They are given to celebrate personnel who have made significant research or other achievements.  Congratulations!!

24 March, 2025

Doctoral Degree

Kohei Asai received his Doctoral Degree in Life Sciences at Kyoto University Degree Conferment Ceremony. Congratulations!!
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4 February, 2025

Chromosome Workshop 2025

Shuhei Yoshida attended the 42nd Chromosome Workshop the 23rd Nuclear Dynamics Meeting held in Hayami from 29 to 31 January, 2025 and gave a poster presentation.










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