Research Interests

Regeneration in Xenopus and Planarians

Research Area

Regeneration is one of the most intriguing phenomena in post-embryonic development, made possible by extraordinary plasticity of cells in response to wounding in a context-dependent manner. "How do planarians regenerate their missing tissues and organs by activating pluripotent stem cells?" "How do Xenopus tadpoles regenerate their missing tails?" Unveiling the molecular logics behind these questions may contribute to developing better treatments for damaged tissues and organs in human.

Current Members

Umesono, Yoshihiko (Principal Investigator/Director) Contact
Mochii, Makoto (Research Associate/Assistant) Contact

Contact

Institution: University of Hyogo

ILAR Code: LRBHU

Address:
Department of Life Science
University of Hyogo
Hyogo
Japan

Web Page: https://www.sci.u-hyogo.ac.jp/life/regeneration/LRB/english.html