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The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) has selected new research proposals for FY2022 under its Fusion Oriented Research for disruptive Science and Technology (FOREST) program, and Dr. Shogo Matoba’s research proposal has been accepted. Title of the proposal: Protection of embryogenesis by the placenta and the consequences of its disruption.

“Smaller eggs enhance IVF outcomes for male infertility in mice” – Using half-sized eggs provides an avenue for childbearing in mice – RIKEN Site

“Mapping the chromatin landscape reveals determinants of placental stem cell identity” RIKEN Site

Kimiko Inoue gave a web lecture for undergraduate students of the University of Tsukuba. Title: Basic Research of Reproductive Engineering Technologies and its applications in Laboratory Animals Photo Album

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“Cause of oversized placentas in cloning found after two decades” RIKEN Site