3月15日13時に第15期公募情報を公開いたしました。
4月1日13時より応募者登録サイトへの登録が可能です。
Information on the 15th call for applications was opened at 13:00 on 15 March.
Applicants can register on the registration website from 1 April at 13:00.
Research Interests: Human Genetics, Bio-technology
Research Topic: Functional Evaluation of Non-coding DNA via Human Stem Cell Genetic Engineering
DNA is the blueprint of life, containing information on how embryos take shape, and adult homeostasis. Interestingly, large regions of our DNA are conserved with evolutionarily distant, and morphologically distinct creatures. Then, how does common genetic information ultimately give rise to variation? Fascinated by this contrast, Knut is using sequence comparison and genome-wide association to examine conserved DNA regions. Knut employs genome engineering methods like “molecular scissors” to edit the genome, interpreting instructions on how to read the blueprint. In changing the way DNA is read, we can generate diversity. Amongst other quantitative traits, Knut is interested in genetic instructions describing the complexity of the primate brain. By understanding our genomes, Knut aims to shed light on evolution, development and disease; essentially, on what makes us human.