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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15 April, 2024
New members joined
Remi Kanemura and Miho Sakuma (Student Trainee) joined our lab in April.
26 March, 2024
Master's Degree
Haruki Morioka received her Master's Degree from the Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University. Congratulations!
26 March, 2024
RIKEN Symposium on Nuclear Structure and Function
Tomoya Kitajima gave an invited presentation at RIKEN Symposium on Nuclear Structure and Function held in Wako from 12 to 13 March, 2024.
26 March, 2024
RIKEN Ohbu Research Incentive Award
Tappei Mishina received RIKEN Ohbu Research Incentive Award. Congratulations!
28 February, 2024
Chubu Cytogenetics Conference（CCC)
Tomoya Kitajima gave an invited presentation at the 7th Chubu Cytogenetics Conference（CCC) held (online) on 3 February, 2024.
28 February, 2024
Chromosome Workshop 2024
Shuhei Yoshida attended the 41th Chromosome Workshop
the 22nd Nuclear Dynamics Meeting held in Odawara from 29 to 31 January, 2024 and gave a poster presentation.
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