Research Objective 1: Universalization of the cytoplasmic genome regulation technologies
We aim to develop technologies that can be utilized by all researchers working on cytoplasmic genomes, encompassing genome manipulations and ensuring the stable inheritance of foreign genes across successive generations.
Research objective 2: Fully understanding of the genetics of the cytoplasmic genome
We aim to unravel the full picture of cytoplasmic genome genetics using genome regulation technologies, including the population dynamics of multi-copy genomes within cells and individuals, their maintenance and transmission, gene expression and its regulatory mechanisms.
Research objective 3: Understanding of diverse life phenomena affected by cytoplasmic genomes
and their development into applied research
We aim to elucidate diverse crucial biological phenomena linked to the cytoplasmic genome, which manifest within host cells and individuals (sex determination, disease symptoms, male sterility etc.) through the application of cytoplasmic genome regulation technologies. Moreover, we use the insights gained to develop medical, industrial, and agricultural seeds that contribute to human society.