Schematic diagram (Organization) of this project (click to view another window)
Schematic diagram (Organization) of this project (click to view another window)
•Objectives
This project (Clawed frogs / Newts) is a part of the 5th term NBRP (National BioResorce Project) projects conducted by MEXT (Chronology of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology).
The NBRP aims to collect, preserve, and provide bioresources that are essential experimental materials for life sciences research. NBRP also aims to improve the quality of bioresources to meet current and future scientific demands.
•Mission
We will collect and deposit the various kinds of X. tropicalis, X. laevis, and Pleurodeles waltl and distribute them to users domestic and foreign countries.
1.Deposition and transfer
2.Line maintenance and improvement
3.Bioresources (adults, tadpoles and embryos) distribution
We will provide support for research, as well as, educational support.
4.Deposition, distribution and collection of Non-living resources (DNA etc.)
5.Training on experimental techniques with our resources and for handling and feeding techniques
6.Distribution of the handling and feeding manual, including revised editions
7.Distribution of experimental protocols and reinforcement (or newly developed protocols)
8.Preparation (or Maintenance) of Web forums. Exchange of ideas, suggestions and questions etc.
9.Distribution of the Web tools (ex. Genome blows)
•Organization (details)
NBRP (Clawed frogs / Newts) Center: Hiroshima University Amphibian Research Center (ARC)
Director: Professor Ogino Hajime
Supportive members: members in ARC and another Universities
Steering committee: Chairman, Professor Agata Kiyokazu (NIBB).
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