Title Study on gene amplification and its relationship to cancer and aging Takehiko Kobayashi, Professor of Cytogenetics, was awarded “the 29th Inoue prize” by Inoue Foundation for Science. This prize is awarded to scientists who conducted basic and original scientific works. Takehiko Kobayashi revealed the molecular mechanism of “gene amplification” that contributed to cancer and aging. Inoue Foundation for Science ※This site is presented only in Japanese.