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In the "Applied Entomology Laboratory," our research focuses on the unique biological systems of insects, the mechanisms by which insect species compete with each other, and defense mechanisms against other species and foreign invaders.
We conduct basic research to analyze the characteristics of insects from multiple perspectives using physiological biochemistry, molecular biology, and morphological techniques in order to elucidate their life history, physiology, and communication systems. Furthermore, we aim to use the findings from our basic research to find insects' weak points for pest control.
Our goal is to contribute to the construction of symbiotic environmental systems in which humans and other organisms including insects can coexist.
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We are looking for colleagues to work with. If you are interested in our laboratory, please contact a faculty member. We also welcome you to visit our laboratory (Please contact a faculty member in advance. Contact information is here.)
Undergraduate students
Students in the Department of Bioresource Sciences, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagoya University are eligible to join our laboratory in their 3rd year.
Graduate students
Students who pass the entrance examination for the Master's or doctoral course in the Department of Animal Sciences, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University are eligible to join our laboratory. For details, please visit the website of the Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences.
Postdoc researchers
We also welcome accepting JSPS PD, RPD, and other postdoctoral fellows. Please consult with us first (Contact information is here).
News
News
2025
September 29, 2025
Sokheang Um has successfully completed her doctor course and get her PhD. Congratulations on your graduation!
August 18-22, 2025
Mitaka gave an oral presentation at the "ISCE-APACE 2025 Joint conference of the International Society of Chemical Ecology and the Asia-Pacific Association of Chemical Ecologists" held in Christchurch, New Zealand.
August 9, 2025
A paper identifying the sterols required for the pupation of tobacco cutworm larvae using artificial diets has been published online in Applied Entomology and Zoology.
July 31, 2025
Mitaka gave an invited lecture at the “Farm Lecture” hosted by Togo Field (University farm), Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University.
March 20-22, 2025
Minakuchi, Mitaka, and Tada gave oral presentations, and Ongsirimongkol gave a poster presentation at the "69th annual meeting of Japanese Society of Applied Entomology and Zoology" held at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan.
Tada got the English presentation award!
February 28, 2025
Toyama made an oral presentation at the graduation thesis presentation of the Department of Bioresource Sciences, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagoya University.
February 7, 2025
Nagashima made an oral presentation at the master's thesis presentation of the Department of Animal Sciences, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University.
Past notices (2024~)
Past notices (2024~)
2024
December 30, 2024
A co-authored paper was published in Communications Biology (Mitaka was involved as a co-author). This paper shows that the ant cricket (Myrmecophilus tetramorii), which is parasitic on the nests of the ant (Tetramorium tsushimae), continue to avoid contact with the ants by using two different escape behaviors.
December 2-6, 2024
Two students from our laboratory gave a poster presentations at "24th Asian Association of Agricultural Colleges and Universities (AAACU) Biennial Conference and General Assembly" held at Nagoya University (Link).
Ongsirimongkol P, Mitaka Y, Minakuchi C "Cuticular protein genes are involved with insecticide resistance mechanism in red flour beetles, Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)"
Um S, Batley J, Li J, Mitaka Y, Minakuchi C "Effects of Phytosterol Profiles in Genetically Modified (GM) Plants on Post-embryonic Development of Phytophagous Insects"
November 30, 2024
Tokai Insect Workshop was held at School of Agriculture, Nagoya University in Nagoya, Japan. Mitaka gave an oral presentation there.
September 16, 2024
A paper showing that the aggregation pheromone dose-response patterns of the dark southern subterranean termite Reticulitermes virginicus, which is distributed in the United States, vary among colonies has been accepted for publication in Scientific Reports.
Additional note: This paper was published online on Sep 27, 2024.
August 25-30, 2024
Minakuchi and Tada gave poster presentations and Mitaka gave an oral presentation at the XXVII International Congress of Entomology 2024 held in Kyoto, Japan. Link
Minakuchi et al. "Hormonal regulation of sexually dimorphic development of the Japanese mealybug Planococcus kraunhiae"
Tada et al. "Hormonal regulation of stage-specific cuticular formation in the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum"
Mitaka et al. "Chemical communication transmitting food information in the workers of the subterranean termite Reticulitermes flavipes"
August 8, 2024
Nagoya University Open Campus was held. Thank you to all the high school students who visited our lab.
June 26, 2024
Mitaka presented at "35th Annual Nagoya University Academic Flash", an webinar jointly held by Nagoya University and Gifu University.
May 10, 2024
A paper was published online in Insectes Sociaux (Open access, so anyone can read it for free). This paper shows that phenylacetic acid, which is secreted by foraging workers of the Japanese subterranean termite (Reticulitermes speratus) at foraging areas, inhibits the germination and mycelial growth of entomopathogenic fungi (Beauveria and Metarhizium fungi) and termite egg-mimicking fungus (termite ball).
April 23, 2024
This website design was renewed.
April 1, 2024
With the start of the new semester, Dr. Mitaka has arrived as an assistant professor. In addition, one new undergraduate student joined our lab.
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