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Membranology Unit

The human body is composed of ~37 trillion cells, all of which are surrounded by a plasma membrane. We aim to understand the relationship between plasma membrane damage and multiple pathophysiological processes including aging.

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Keiko Kono

Associate Professor

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Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Engineering Unit

Nucleic acids DNA and RNA are fundamental building blocks of life. These biomolecules display remarkable chemical functions such as information storage, catalysis, and molecular recognition....

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Yohei Yokobayashi

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