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We are pleased to announce the publication of 動物たちの生きるしくみ図鑑 (化学同人, 2026), featuring a contribution by Prof. Imai. 【Book Information】 Title: 動物たちの生きるしくみ図鑑 Editor: 日本比較生理生化学会 Publisher: 化学同人 【About the Book】 『動物たちの生きるしくみ図鑑』（化学同人）が発売されました。 分担執筆者として当研究所の今井教授が執筆しています。 内容をご紹介します。 「感覚のしくみ：味わう」のパートで「腸で働く味覚受容体:腸で樹液・樹脂を味わうサル」というトピックを担当しました。 アメリカやブラジルにすむ小型のサル、マーモセットの仲間は、樹液や樹脂を主な食料として摂取し、 腸管で発酵して栄養を得ています。では、樹液などを味わうしくみは、からだのどこにあるのでしょうか。調べた結果、腸管に多くの味覚受容体が存在していました。マーモセットはどうやら腸で味わっているようなのです

On 18 August 2026, the "Commemoration Ceremony and Reception for the Opening of the Institute for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior (EHUB), Kyoto University" took place at the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel. The ceremony commenced with an opening address by President Nagahiro Minato, followed by greetings on behalf of Kyoto University offered by two executive officers: Kazuhiro Iwai, provost and executive vice-president for planning, coordination, and hospital adminis

Three members from our institute—Osamu Toyoshima (Researcher, Division of Fundamental Research), Moeha Ueki (Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Science), and Ryo Matsumoto (Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Science)—participated in the "Summer School for Primate Cognitive Neuroscience 2026" held from July 26 to August 7, 2026. This 13-day program was organized by the German Primate Center (DPZ), for students and early-career researchers specializing in primate systems ne

CICASP will hold a virtual open campus on Zoom for prospective applicants to our Short-term Internship Program and/or the graduate-level International Course in Primatology and Wildlife Research (MSc/DSc program). Please register by Aug 23! 　https://www.wrc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cicasp/2026-08.html

Sanjana Kadam, a PhD student, received the Best Poster Presentation Award at the 11th European Federation for Primatology Meeting (EFP 2026). “Temporal dynamics of attentional capture in chimpanzees” Comments from Sanjana “Attention is limited, and can therefore lead to biases, furthermore emotionally significant information can capture our attention even when it is unrelated to what we are trying to do. In this study, we examined how emotional stimuli influence visual attent

Dr. Wilson C.J. CHUNG (Professor, Kent State University) Takuma MORI (Researcher, Institute for Developmental Research, Aichi Developmental Disability Center) The Research Unit for Coevolution and Coexistence (Kyoto University) hosted a seminar titled "Epigenetic Regulation and Its Impact on Brain Development and the Mind" on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The event featured insightful presentations by two speakers: visiting researcher Dr. Wilson C.J. CHUNG (Professor, Kent State Uni

A research paper co-authored by a division of advanced research and a research group from the University of Parma, Italy, has been recognized as a "Top Viewed Article" by the international journal Molecular Ecology. This distinction is awarded to the top 10% of most-viewed papers published in the journal in 2024, reflecting the high level of global interest in their research. Comment from Prof. Imai: It is wonderful that the resources preserved by the former Primate Research

Overview On April 15, 2026, we held the “Inuyama Campus Research Results Presentation.” Sections and centers on the campus presented reports on their activities during the 2025 academic year and introduced various topics. Following the presentation session, a welcome party was held for graduate students who enrolled this year and new staff members. Held every April, this event serves as a valuable opportunity to deepen mutual understanding among researchers from various field

We are proud to announce the launch of the Institute for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior (EHUB) on April 1, 2026. At the Institute for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior (EHUB), Kyoto University, we pursue multidisciplinary research and education to uncover the biological and evolutionary foundations of what makes us human. Using a broad range of experimental approaches with non-human primates, we study the highly developed brain, the acquisition of vocal l

Chimpanzee Ai passed away one month ago. In response to the many heartfelt messages we have received, we have created a memorial website in her honor. This site will be updated regularly as a place to share her life story, photographs, scientific contributions, and messages from all of you. We hope this website offers an opportunity to look back on the time we spent with Ai and to feel her presence once again. Please join us in spending a quiet moment of remembrance for Ai,