Faculty of Textile Science and Technology Research Activity2015｜Shinshu Universi

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54Bioresource and Environmental ScienceUsing insects’ high-performance sensors to develop methods for exterminationDivision of Applied BiologyI am carrying out research on the sensors carried by insects to monitor the arrival of the seasons via sensor proteins that respond to temperature and day length. My findings can be applied to the extermination of pests and invasive species through such techniques as causing eggs to hatch in winter and making adult insects without wings grow them. This approach is garnering attention as a pest extermination method that does not harm nature or humans.Associate Professor Shiomi 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 environmental molecular entomology and applied entomology with a focus on the dormancy, metamorphosis, and seasonal morphology of insects.The ability to control the dormant stage of insects is useful not only for exterminating pests, but also for protecting ecosystems. Further, I believe that explaining the ecology of insects can contribute solutions for global environmental, food-related, and medical problems.Outlook for researchGraduates can nd employment at food and pharmaceutical companies, environmental companies working with nature, companies engaged in genetic analysis, and even trade-related inspection companies.Outlook for students after graduationHestina assimilis larva. There are many insects like this. Typically, students who gather in my lab are lovers of insects who see the appeal of their mysteries.A student observes cultured cells into which insect sensor genes have been inserted.Useful genes are cloned from insects of the order Lepidoptera.Kunihiro ShiomiAssociate ProfessorBioresource 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 graduationA 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 Professor

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