Browsing: RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology

The RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology (CDB) is one of the world’s leading research institutes focused on developmental biology, located in Kobe, Japan. Established in 2000 as part of RIKEN, a large, comprehensive research institution, CDB conducts cutting-edge research to understand the fundamental biological processes of development and regeneration. The center’s work spans various scientific disciplines, including genetics, cell biology, and organogenesis, with a strong emphasis on using model organisms such as mice, zebrafish, and fruit flies. Researchers at the CDB are particularly renowned for their contributions to the understanding of stem cells and their potential applications in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. The institute aims not only to uncover the mechanisms that underlie development and regeneration but also to apply this knowledge to the medical challenges of degenerative diseases, injury recovery, and aging.