Understanding Biodiversity for Harmony with Nature

Organisms adapt to their environments in various ways. For example, habitats, diets, and symbiotic microorganisms differ significantly between species. However, traditional life sciences have focused primarily on a few model organisms, such as the fruit fly, and have not paid enough attention to the diverse survival strategies and interspecies relationships in nature. I am using multi-omics technology, which integrates the analysis of various omics data like gene expression and metabolites, to study closely related species of fruit flies and field-collected samples. Through this, I aim to uncover the molecular mechanisms behind animal adaptation to nutritional environments and the role of symbiotic microorganisms. By advancing our understanding, conservation, and sustainable use of biodiversity, I hope to contribute to creating a rich, sustainable society where people coexist with nature.

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