Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science
JAPANESE
Single molecules, Single Cells

The characteristics of molecular and cellular research

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Within humanity, individuals possess their own unique characteristics. Society is formed through the aggregation of these disparate characteristics, akin to the cellular or molecular realm. While various cell types, such as muscle, epithelial, immune, and neuronal cells, exist in abundance, it is not widely acknowledged that even within a cluster of cells of the same type, individual cells possess distinct characteristics. The behavior of individual molecules also exhibits this phenomenon.

Regrettably, when analyzing a group of mixed cells or molecules as a whole, information on the individual level is lost. Recently developed technologies for investigating single cells or single molecules have revealed these previously unknown individualistic differences. Our goal is to utilize these technologies to make strides in personalized diagnosis, drug development, and a deeper understanding of molecular mechanisms.

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What's New

  • Oct 22, 2025

    Akita-kun’s paper has been published in Chemical Science recently and featured on the cover. A press release has also been issued. Details are available below.

    TITLE: Nanopore signals, machine learning unlock new molecular analysis tool
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  • Jan 18, 2023

    A research project proposed by Prof. Uemura as a leader of the project has been accepted by the Core Research for Evolutional Science and Technology (CREST), JST.

  • Feb 23, 2018

    Lab has been moved to new building, on 5th floor in the faculty science building #1 in Hongo Campus. New address information is written on the bottom in this page.

  • Jul 21, 2016

    Lab homepage has been renewed.

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