Biology

2023.03.29

Two new species of living freshwater snails discovered in Lake Biwa by Kyoto University: First revision in 140 years to species definition

2023.03.28

Detecting brain tumors with Just 10 drops of urine: Group from Nagoya University and the University of Tokyo finds new indicator using membrane proteins from extracellular vesicles

2023.03.27

RIKEN researchers discover a new pathway for glucosinolate degrading enzymes in Arabidopsis thaliana

2023.03.20

Follicular organoids that are highly efficient at producing long hair: Partial clarification of mechanism provides insights into applications in regenerative hair medicine

2023.03.17

RIKEN and other research institutions achieve results in the medical application of artificial hibernation in mice, reducing the burden on the kidneys during heart surgery

2023.03.17

Group led by Tohoku University reviews 30 years of established theory and discovers neural network in the ventral hippocampus

2023.03.17

NTT identifies genes involved in algae CO₂ absorption and makes significant improvements: Aims for use in green food projects

2023.03.16

Genetic analysis reveals unique and enduring traits in Nara's famous deer: Nara University of Education led group uncover genotype that has thrived for over 1,000 years with human protection

2023.03.16

Kyushu University identifies VGLL3 protein that facilitates organ‐hardening fibrosis: Cardiac function restored in knockout mice suggests new therapeutic drug targets

2023.03.15

Extracellular vesicles released by cells have different functions depending on surface sugar chains: Kyoto University and NIBIOHN develop separation technology

2023.03.10

Kanazawa University led group clarify that genes transferred from bacteria were the key to plants emerging onto the land

2023.03.09

Eliminating flying moths usings lasers: New technology by Osaka University reveals that thorax and face are vulnerable areas

2023.03.07

Kindai University reveals the mechanism behind analgesic effect of organic germanium, a health supplement: Expectations for use as drugs for intractable pain

2023.03.06

Tokyo Women's Medical University and Keio University develop skeletal tissue model and contractile force measurement system with expectation for advancing research into intractable muscle diseases

2023.03.06

Osaka Metropolitan University clarifies some of the molecular mechanisms governing enzyme gene expression in filamentous fungi

2023.03.03

Eels prefer confined spaces — Stone crevices needed in brackish water also provide shelter for its prey

2023.03.03

Group led by the University of Tokyo find photoprotective pigmented bacteria on the cell surface of dinoflagellates

2023.03.02

Nagoya University group performs 3D observations of rice leaf structure

2023.03.01

Can be stuck back together even when cut! Coming closer to the secret of the regenerative abilities shown by plants during grafting

2023.02.27

A love of living creatures and the local area: Japan's only aquarium club [Youth in Tune with Nature]

2023.02.24

Kyoto University and University of the Ryukyus confirm through gene analysis that the sea hibiscus scattered its seeds into ocean currents to achieve a global distribution in 'only four million years'

2023.02.21

NIBB develops an effective microscope with a tiltable objective lens to visualize cranial nerve activity

2023.02.20

Using the charr genome as a means of verifying the history of topographic formation by identifying past "stream captures"

2023.02.17

Predicting the state of single cells from images and videos: RIKEN develops robot with deep learning capabilities

2023.02.17

RIKEN and others unravel 20-year-old mystery of how left-right asymmetry in organ building is determined at an early stage by mechanical forces

2023.02.17

Using photosynthetically derived fluorescence in the search for life — Is it possible to confirm life on exoplanets?

2023.02.16

The possibility of controlling gene expression by developing circular RNA switches and manipulating only specific cells as desired: CiRA's outcomes are one step toward the realization of mRNA medicines

2023.02.10

Nagoya University clarifies the polyxenous nature of Botrytis cinerea - Infects over 1,400 species of plants and causes trillions of yen of damage around the world each year

2023.02.09

Azabu University launches crowdfunded study of periodontal disease in farm animals

2023.02.09

Okayama University-led group develops technology for the efficient production of woody biomass fuel

2023.02.08

Gifu University succeeds in modifying and assembling bacteriophage genomes in vitro - success in treating septic mice

2023.02.08

Naïve male rice fish remember their first partner, which enhances their mating activities: Tohoku University identifies hormones involved in behavioral change

2023.02.06

The existence of muscle that does not deteriorate when not in use! Discovery during research on Asiatic black bears which enter an "energy-saving mode" during hibernation

2023.02.06

Group led by Nagoya University develops peanut-shaped tomatoes through genome editing

2023.02.03

Group led by Osaka Metropolitan University analyzes efficient photosynthesis in Codium fragile with high-resolution electron microscopy

2023.02.03

Osaka University and others working toward the conservation of the northern white rhinoceros, an endangered species, using germ-cell precursors

2023.02.02

A nondestructive freshness evaluation for frozen tuna - Tokai University and Fujitsu realize a world first using ultrasound AI technology

2023.01.31

The century-long mystery of plant sexuality: Solving the problem and applying it to agriculture

2023.01.31

Particle structure of the giant tokyovirus revealed with 7.7 Å resolution ultra-high voltage cryo-electron microscopy

2023.01.30

Natural fermentation produces high quality wines without imported yeast - University of Yamanashi and Marufuji Winery to scale-up method for practical use

2023.01.23

Nagoya University clarifies the substance responsible for carbon dioxide sensing in plants - Improving plant water use efficiency and atmospheric CO₂ absorption

2023.01.23

Kyoto University clarifies that base-pair dynamics in living cells differ from those in vitro, opening and closing with higher frequency

2023.01.23

Dokkyo Medical University discovers that MAIT cells repress the proliferation of innate lymphoid cells and reduce inflammation in asthma

2023.01.20

Tokai University succeeds in de-erosion of X chromosome inactivation - Anticipation for the clarification of female illnesses

2023.01.18

Tokyo University of Technology discovers fusion protein of human lactoferrin and human serum albumin is a powerful inhibitor of cancer cell migration

2023.01.18

The desire to raise and protect endangered eels [Youth in Tune with Nature]

2023.01.17

Encephalopathy due to the Sugihiratake mushroom - Shizuoka University and Utsunomiya University clarify that onset caused by three substances

2023.01.16

Group led by Tohoku University finds that the Japanese gecko is a non-native species introduced from the continent 3,000 years ago

2023.01.13

Group led by The University of Tokyo and Showa Denko improve plant immunity through the efficient synthesis of oligosaccharides from crab shells

2023.01.13

Novel inflammation regulatory mechanism using lysosomes brought to light by Osaka University and Kyoto University

2023.01.11

Neurotransmitter which modulates hearing in male mosquitoes identified ― Hopes for the development of new methods of reproduction control

2022.12.27

Infection of indigenous fish from golden mussels, a designated invasive alien species: Life history of foreign species brought to light by Toho University

2022.12.23

Tohoku University finds that synaptic pruning optimizes the brain ― Glial cells influence learning effectiveness

2022.12.23

Even crows are timid when faced with strong partners ― Findings brought to light by Keio University

2022.12.22

Group led by the University of Tokyo creates wood biomass material with a thermal conductivity 100 times higher than paper

2022.12.21

Osaka Metropolitan University incorporates cationic lipids to develop DDS material ― Induction of powerful cancer immunity with 1/10th the antigens compared to conventional methods

2022.12.19

Predicting the onset of bovine lymphoma ― Development of cancer screening technology

2022.12.16

New hypothesis in the development of Japanese jack mackerel: Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, the University of Tokyo, hypothesize that changes in habitat cause mackerel to search in deeper water for food after about a month

2022.12.14

Kumamoto University identifies genes responsible for hematologic malignancies and the mechanism that causes hematopoietic disorders

2022.12.14

Group led by Nagoya University and Hiroshima University identify structures and mechanisms of the actin ATP hydrolysis reaction

2022.12.13

Drinking a red beet beverage warms the fingers, with a significant effect on cold-sensitive men

2022.12.12

The poisons that fill the world: How can we deal with them? Special exhibition at the National Museum of Nature and Science until February 19 next year

2022.12.06

RIKEN led group successfully track dynamic changes in organelles using 3D images of whole plant cells

2022.12.01

Identifying the sex-determining gene in the dioecious plant, white campion: Fukui Prefectural University and others clarify development pathway

2022.11.30

The happy hormone in the brain measured in living mice ― Osaka University and Kanazawa University develop new fluorescent sensor

2022.11.30

Tokyo Institute of Technology develops proprietary technology to construct metal-free supramolecular structures

2022.11.29

Drug release via red light illumination: New principle for light cancer therapy proposed by UTokyo-IIS

2022.11.29

Woodlouse 'lungs' form in the juvenile stage after hatching ― The University of Tokyo clarifies developmental characteristics of these isopods

2022.11.29

Nipponham develops alternate, low-cost technique for culturing meat using foodstuffs without serum: Hopes for mass production

2022.11.28

NARO succeeds in using genome editing technology ― Barley variety forms gluten-like network similar to wheat

2022.11.24

Nagoya University discovers new hormones and clarifies a plant survival strategy: Balancing stress response and growth

2022.11.24

Shedding light on the origins of humanity and an understanding of evolution via DNA analysis ― Professor Pääbo, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, is knowledgeable about Japan

2022.11.16

New species of flatworm that coexists with mantis shrimp discovered on tidal flats in Okinawa

2022.11.14

Three years in the dark: Hokkaido University complete survey into the life history of the aquatic stonefly

2022.11.14

Kyoto University clarifies the characteristics of muscle form in Koala posteriors ― First update to anatomical information in almost a century

2022.11.10

NIPS and Aichi Medical University clarify molecular mechanism of body temperature sensor: Regulation by calcium ions and phosphorylation

2022.11.10

Success in intracellular imaging of proteins in living cells by introducing fluorescent antibodies ― Tokyo Tech anticipates applications in effective cell therapy

2022.10.31

Konan University clarifies that nematodes respond to temperature changes by regulating intestinal fat

2022.10.31

Group led by the University of Tokyo discovers protein responsible for tardigrades' dehydration tolerance

2022.10.28

Group led by Tottori University constructs microtubule superstructures using peptide-fused proteins

2022.10.25

Kyushu University displays over 1,400 digital biological specimens through a freely available, highly-accurate database with a focus on aquatic life

2022.10.21

New type of microbial fossil discovered in stratum approx. 1.9 billion years old ― Research in Canada by Tohoku University and the University of Tokyo

2022.10.18

Cyborg cockroaches with energy-saving functionality developed by RIKEN led group

2022.10.18

Group led by Tokyo Metropolitan University develops system for effective assessment of muscle strength using a length index of wrinkles on the surface of a gel

2022.10.17

Mechanisms behind gene expression and chromatin structure maintenance clarified by RIKEN and the University of Tokyo

2022.10.14

Kansai University experiments with high-precision measurement of suspended particle behavior inside microtubules using red blood cells

2022.10.13

Ehime University clarifies an aspect of survival strategy in rice: Sensing of adjacent plants using root-exuded strigolactones

2022.10.12

RIKEN measures electrical signals from marine worms in aquaculture environment ― Applications in analyzing/purifying environments and determining ideal feeding amounts

2022.10.11

Extending lifespans through cocoa: A finding in common fruit flies

2022.10.11

Adrenergic receptor agonists promote renal tubule regeneration in amphibians: Findings by Yamagata University and Hiroshima University

2022.10.05

Tohoku University finds that pups born to older fathers have characteristic voices ― Changes from regular pattern to limited repertoire

2022.10.03

Activation of temperature and pain receptors in mosquitoes ― Temperature threshold-determining amino acid identified

2022.10.03

Clarifying the activation of brown adipocytes ― Results of safely burning fat lead to promising treatment strategy for obesity

2022.09.30

Industry-Academia collaboration opens up food innovations: From breeding and cultivation technologies to industry creation

2022.09.27

Group led by Kyoto University discovers Pias protein in rice that induces resistance to rice blast

2022.09.22

Tohoku University report new function of vitamin K ― prevention of cell death

2022.09.22

New frog species “Glandirana reliquia” discovered in Japan by group led by Aichi University of Education

2022.09.22

Mites used for aging in German and French Cheese Factories are actually the same species ― Revealed by Japanese research group

2022.09.21

Tohoku University finds that SOD1 is "Involved in ALS Onset" ― Clarifying the Toxicity Acquisition Mechanism

2022.09.20

Tokyo Women's Medical University clarifies mechanism of changing pain perceptions in mice based on neural activity levels

2022.09.16

National Institute for Physiological Sciences clarify new treatment strategy for neuropathic pain

2022.09.15

Saliva also holds the key to protecting against COVID-19 ― Revealed by Osaka Metropolitan University research group

2022.09.12

Kitasato University and AIST survey northern Okinawa to study the ecological effect of pumice rafts ejected by undersea volcanic eruption in Ogasawara

2022.09.08

AIST discovers microorganisms that can decompose PET products in an oxygen-free environment

2022.09.07

Discovery of a New Mechanism for Diabetes-Related Glycan-Synthesizing Enzymes

2022.09.07

Discovery of regulatory code for glycosylation: Expectations for the development of biopharmaceuticals

2022.09.06

RIKEN and the University of Hyogo shed light on the heme detoxification mechanism of gram-positive bacteria

2022.09.06

Group led by National Institute for Environmental Studies identifies transfer of radioactive cesium particles to aquatic insects

2022.09.02

Tohoku University clarifies the physiological characteristics of beef cattle with high methane emissions

2022.09.01

Wild Bombus ardens ardens make great contributions to Japanese persimmon pollination ― NARO Confirms through survey

2022.09.01

Osaka University identifies fate determination factors of epithelial cancer cells

2022.08.29

Three genetic mutations make seed scattering less likely ― Breakthrough by research group including Kobe University

2022.08.25

Osaka University clarifies autophagy degradation pathways: Discovery of new regulatory factors differentiated by target use

2022.08.23

Tokyo Medical and Dental University confirms suppression of muscle weakness that may help improve existing diabetes medications for inflammatory muscle disease

2022.08.19

Cladding the "Villainous" Anisakis in a functional suit: Osaka University develops method for future cancer treatments using nematodes

2022.08.18

Research team led by Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences discovers new species of multidrug-resistant streptococcus, Streptococcus toyakuensis

2022.08.17

Regional differences in insect mating methods: Populations in Okayama and Aichi used to clarify the role of nuptial gifts

2022.08.16

JAMSTEC clarifies that the microbes involved in the process of metal corrosion undergo remarkable change

2022.08.16

New species of bivalve, Nitidotellina hachiensis, discovered by Okayama University, Kochi University and other institutions

2022.08.12

A future pioneered by raising rare masu salmon [Local SDGs: Rediscovering charms close to home]

2022.08.01

Minimally-invasive, highly accurate temperature measurement technology for use in the deepest part of living bodies developed by Tohoku University

2022.08.01

Nagoya University, Kyoto University and Keio University collaborate to develop new technique chemogenetic method: Creation of genome-edited mice successful by administering artificial ligands

2022.07.29

Gifu University and others clarify that Legionella uses enzyme activity to regulate mitochondrial function

2022.07.28

NARO publishes manual on cow methane emissions ― Development of new calculation equation

2022.07.27

Molecules that inhibit vitamin D inactivation identified ― possible applications in cancer and osteoporosis drugs

2022.07.22

Tokyo University of Technology develops simple and rapid measurement method of DNA hydroxymethylation by simply mixing reagents

2022.07.19

Tokyo Medical and Dental University, The Scripps Research Institute research group clarifies role of mechanosensitive ion channel PIEZO1 in individuals

2022.07.15

Queen ants raise larvae without foraging, converts own flight muscles to food for larvae

2022.07.15

Eliminator gene found in awns, structures that protrude from the lemma of cereals: Clarification by Okayama University and the University of Tokyo

2022.07.14

Nutrient absorption in the embryos of viviparous fish occurs through the trophotaenia ― Nagoya University clarifies mechanism in redtail splitfins

2022.07.14

New terpene synthase discovery by RIKEN: High catalytic activity originating from marine bacteria

2022.07.12

Fukuoka University and others identify mechanism by which cockroaches smell, successfully create cockroach that lacks ability to smell through receptor inhibition

2022.07.12

Black rats of lineage IV discovered in the Southern Ryukyu islands by Kyoto University and others

2022.07.07

Edible Cultured Meat Produced Successfully - One step closer towards the commercialization of cultured steak

2022.07.07

Symmetrical inflammation in remote positions - Hokkaido University and others discover molecular mechanism for neural circuit

2022.07.05

Kindai University and others identify mechanism by which rice plants correctly balance growth and immunity ― PBI1 protein plays an important role

2022.07.01

Tokyo University of Technology and others develop new method for staining electron microscope specimens using Mayer's hematoxylin instead of uranyl acetate

2022.06.30

Research group including Kanagawa Institute of Technology and others detect temperature elevation in migrating cells

2022.06.29

Alpine plants specialize in cross-pollination: Strategies to produce offspring through inviting insects via bright flowers

2022.06.28

Ultra-strong underwater adhesive inspired by marine organisms developed by The University of Tokyo

2022.06.28

Classical swine fever in wild boars in Yamaguchi Prefecture ― Source of infection may be about 500 km away in Mie

2022.06.27

Kyoto University develops molecular tools for modifying the eye's photoreceptor proteins providing insight into the control of cellular functions via light

2022.06.24

The Origins of Japanese Wolves Unraveled: Genomic DNA Analysis by the University of Yamanashi and others

2022.06.23

Kanazawa University finds mechanism that determines cell size in plants ― Influenced by the SCL28 Gene

2022.06.22

Map7D2 protein binds to microtubules and directly stabilizes them: Kumamoto University and other institutions identify the system regulating neuronal morphology and movement

2022.06.22

Discovery of basal ichthyopterygian fossils on an island south of Vladivostok, Russia by Tokyo City University

2022.06.22

Chronic itching and scratching causes increased NPTX2 proteins ― Kyushu University clarifies mechanism behind vicious cycle

2022.06.20

The shapes of organisms are geometrically determined structures not dependent on genes ― Discovery by Kanazawa University and others

2022.06.17

Research team from Tokyo Medical University and other institutions identify transcriptional activation mechanism by miRNAs

2022.06.17

Kyoto University develops novel, highly efficient genome editing method for insects by injecting CRISPR/Cas9 into adult females

2022.06.16

Institute for Molecular Science, QST and others identify the reason why circadian clock of living organisms is maintained

2022.06.14

Discovery of fourth cell death mechanism "Erebosis" overturns the established theory of intestinal homeostasis

2022.06.14

New mechanism discovered by Nagoya City University by which starving cells fine-tune ribosome biogenesis

2022.06.10

Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Develops Technique to Produce Offspring from Dead Fish

2022.06.10

The unknown world is a treasure house of possibilities: Thinking about establishing new techniques

2022.06.09

Rapid growth directly before flowering, 80% of buds wither: Clarifying the ecology of Rafflesia, one of the largest flowers in the world

2022.06.08

Research group at Dokkyo Medical University finds that innate T cells derived from iPS cells inhibit cancer metastasis

2022.06.06

Olfactory display developed by Tokyo Institute of Technology: Reproduction of diverse smells by adjusting ratios of multiple odor components

2022.06.06

New species of freshwater ostracod discovered by Hokkaido University in cold rivers in the Hokkaido alpine zone at 1,850 meters

2022.06.02

Cognitive dysfunction in chronic obesity involves endoplasmic reticulum stress: Confirmed in a mice model by Gifu University research group

2022.06.01

Utsunomiya University discovers common spermatogenic mechanisms in animals and plants

2022.05.27

Research group from Doshisha University, Osaka University and Kyoto University finds information on oxygen concentration in living animal bone marrow can be obtained using live imaging technology

2022.05.27

Secretly snacking -- The careful eating habits of tanuki and badgers in cities; Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

2022.05.27

The body can be extended using machines!? University of Electro-Communications succeeds in independent movement of a 'sixth finger'

2022.05.20

Research group from the Graduate University for Advanced Studies sheds light on details of photoreceptive neurons in the mushroom body of swallowtail butterflies

2022.05.19

Spaces registered by bats are different from actual visual space: Doshisha University and Hiroshima University identify the "information source" by reconstructing echoes

2022.05.12

The act of seeking a companion when lonely: RIKEN team reveals molecular neuronal mechanisms in mouse experiments

2022.05.10

Free control of plant organelles: On the path of creating diverse industrial innovations

2022.05.10

Safe and efficient introduction of genes: Contributing to the fundamental treatment of intractable diseases

2022.04.28

The short-term memory retention function of brain cells revealed: Increased transmitter release with force similar to muscle contractions

2022.04.27

Study of a wild species closely related to asparagus by Kazusa DNA Research Institute and collaborators: Decoding the genome of Asparagus kiusianus

2022.04.25

Sleeping, or awake? The University of Tokyo achieves accurate judgment of arm movement-based sleep-wake classification through development of data analysis algorithm

2022.04.21

Quantitative evaluation of fruit cross section with AI: possibility of measuring the ease of peeling and firmness of citrus fruits confirmed

2022.04.19

Serum hormone levels as predictive indicators of fertility in patients with cryptorchidism: Nagoya City University expects results in treating male infertility

2022.04.15

Clarification of the inhibition of photosynthesis by fatty acids: Path to increasing biofuel production and pesticide development

2022.04.14

Clarification of the epigenome of marine microbiota flora on a large scale by JAMSTEC: Future analyses planned for deep-sea sediments and terrestrial environments

2022.04.13

The flexible survival strategy of the East Asian species Naru eagle ray under harsh environments was revealed by Nagasaki University and others

2022.04.07

Doshisha University and Nagoya University discover differences in direction and magnetic sensing activity according to head orientation in migratory birds: Compass cells that prefer north found in the brain

2022.04.06

Construction of mouse kidney tissue using only embryonic stem cells by Kumamoto University: Successful formation of higher-order structures

2022.04.04

Coral Bleaching: How to Protect the Unique Ecosystem of Corals

2022.04.01

Aiming to develop materials that are useful to people

2022.04.01

Kyushu University verifies that oral bacteria are "shared between mother and child."