MISSION
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In the Ihara Laboratory, Katsuta Group, Chemical Biology Research Based on Nucleic Acids We are promoting it. Chemical Biology What is “Chemical-initiated Biology”? In other words, we unlock the phenomena of life with the power of chemistry, It is an academic field that aims to control. Among them, DNA and RNA, such as focusing on nucleic acid molecules, and designed and synthesized them myself Using artificial nucleic acids, the development of unprecedented molecular sensors, We are challenging drug discovery applications that have mastered life control. For example, capturing changes in RNA structure within a cell Nucleic acid-based in vivo sensors, and RNA hacking, which precisely controls RNA translation, and other methods Manipulating life phenomena at the molecular level We are conducting innovative research. Our laboratory focuses on the interdisciplinary collaboration of chemistry, biology, and biomedical engineering. Integrate diverse approaches across boundaries, Contribute to next-generation life sciences and medicine I'm aiming for it. To have a spirit of inquiry and a spirit of challenge We welcome the participation of students and postdoctoral researchers!

The Ihara Laboratory / Katsuta Group promotes chemical biology research centered on nucleic acids. What is "Chemical Biology"? “Chemical-initiated Biology,” in other words, unraveling life phenomena through the power of chemistry, It is an academic field that aims to control. Among these, we focus on nucleic acid molecules such as DNA and RNA, Developing novel molecular sensors using artificially designed and synthesized nucleic acids, and We are challenging drug discovery applications that have mastered life control. For example, nucleic acid-based in vivo sensors that capture changes in RNA structure within cells, or RNA hacking, which precisely controls RNA translation, and other methods We are conducting innovative research that manipulates life phenomena at the molecular level. Our laboratory fuses diverse approaches across the boundaries of chemistry, biology, and biomedical engineering. We aim to contribute to next-generation life sciences and medicine. We welcome students and postdoctoral researchers with a spirit of inquiry and a drive to challenge themselves!