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56Bioresource and Environmental ScienceBioresource and Environmental ScienceMaking effective use of microorganism resources: Discovering and applying the potential capabilities of Bacillus subtilis Division of Applied BiologyIn order to discover the novel functions and networks of the 4,100 genes that make up the Bacillus subtilis genome, my lab is cooperating with domestic and international research labs to carry out more detailed research. We believe that B. subtilis is an important microorganism resource, and we are working to develop a deeper understanding of its potential so that we can utilize it.Associate Professor Yamamoto took his current position in 2007 after serving in the Faculty of Textile Science and Technology at Shinshu University as an assistant professor. His areas of research include microbiology to examine the properties of molecules functioning in the cells of microorganisms and applied microbiology to make use of the latent capabilities of microbes.In the future, my goal is to establish a rare metal recovery system using B. subtilis strains with altered cell wall polymers, to make eective use of the genetic resources of its closest relatives, and to apply associated technology to the development of antibacterial agents for pathogenic bacteria.Outlook for researchGraduates are typically employed by food and pharmaceutical companies. Some choose to continue their research at domestic and overseas research organizations.Outlook for students after graduationLearning from the environment through environmental analysis and developingnew environmental purification methods using materials creating by living organismsDivision of Applied BiologyI am carrying out research in a wide range of domains related to environmental contamination, from environmental analysis and toxicological testing to the development of environmental purification methods. This effort includes numerous activities, for example analyzing litter and searching in caves for microorganisms that might be useful in environmental purification. In recent years, my lab has been focusing on the development of environmental purification methods that use materials produced by living things.Associate Professor Moriwaki took his current position in 2007 after working as a researcher at the Osaka City Institute of Public Health and Environmental Sciences. His areas of research include environmental chemistry and analytical chemistry with a focus on the development of environmental purication and analysis methods as well as environmental monitoring.I believe that understanding the state of environmental contamination while developing purication methods is essential for the future of humanity. Through environmental analysis and research on purication, I hope to obtain results that prove useful in addressing numerous environmental problems.Outlook for researchI carry out education and research to train students to become leaders in the next generation of environmental research and measures. Graduates are employed as public ocials and by companies engaged in environmental analysis and inspection.Outlook for students after graduationWe analyzed mud from the moat of Osaka Castle to recreate 350 years in the history of the atmospheric environment. The aerial bombing during the war caused the greatest damage to the environment.Throughout the world, countless children contract communicable diseases because they do not have access to safe water. In this way, purication is an extremely important research topic.A student uses a uorescence microscope to assess the eect on the cell when cell wall polymers are modied.A student searches for bacterial substances that will activate the immune system of animal cells.We also make observations using an electron microscope so we do not miss slight changes.Hiroki YamamotoAssociate ProfessorHiroshi MoriwakiAssociate Professor水質汚濁　世界的に重大な問題新しい浄化法生物資源の利用・安全かつ環境にフレンドリー・低コスト・廃棄物利用注）写真はイメージ図です。　安全な水を作る！・羊毛・くず繭・バイオポリマー水質汚濁　世界的に重大な問題新しい浄化法生物資源の利用・安全かつ環境にフレンドリー・低コスト・廃棄物利用注）写真はイメージ図です。　安全な水を作る！・羊毛・くず繭・バイオポリマーWater pollutiona serious global problemuse of biotic resources・wool・Waste cocoons・biopolymer・safety and environmentally friendly・low cost・recycling of wastenew catharsisMake a safety water!

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