Biology

2026.07.01

Three cryptic lineages of Seriatopora hystrix found in Ryukyu Archipelago indistinguishable by appearance

2026.06.30

Learning urban beekeeping on a Tokyo building rooftop: The Marunouchi Honey Project

2026.06.30

Structure determination of compounds from alpine plants now possible with just 2 grams of flowers: National Museum of Nature and Science

2026.06.29

Mechanism of membrane lipid control in plant pathogens unveiled by Yamagata University

2026.06.24

Yamagata University finds the secret behind the deliciousness of "Dadachamame": Found in a gene that promotes flowering and pod maturation

2026.06.24

Evolution to symbiosis governed by a single gene — Demonstrating the metabolic basis of symbiotic E. coli supporting stinkbug survival

2026.06.23

Yamaguchi University reveals "cat air-righting" ability lies in the spine: Easily twistable thoracic spine is key to success

2026.06.22

Male libido drops from the stress of confined spaces

2026.06.19

Osaka Metropolitan University finds turmeric-derived compound blocks adipogenesis

2026.06.18

Dementia model mice restore function by brain rejuvenation

2026.06.18

Y chromosome regulates gene expression during human development: Functions beyond sex determination clarified

2026.06.17

NTT constructs model that contributes to the design of artificial tissues derived from iPS cells

2026.06.16

Four new species of snapping shrimp confirmed in Chiba Prefecture

2026.06.15

At least 112 non-native species found in Japanese waters, study shows

2026.06.12

Vibrio cholerae is "activated upon receiving light," increasing flagellar motility

2026.06.11

A scientific attitude that embraces difference: Paleontology within the Traveling Exhibition Pokémon Fossil Museum

2026.06.11

The unique "sideways walking" of crabs evolved from "forward walking" 200 million years ago

2026.06.10

The oldest octopus possibly reached 19 meters in length — Reigned as a fierce apex predator with advanced intelligence

2026.06.10

RIKEN discovers that maternal and paternal genomes "live separately" inside fertilized eggs

2026.06.09

Tokushima University develops new technology for readily manipulating formation and dissolution of protein condensates

2026.06.05

Did early life on Earth use sulfate ions to breathe?

2026.06.05

Mother deer's foraging of agricultural crops promotes growth of her offspring

2026.06.03

Predicting amount of protein adsorption on polymer surface: RIKEN develops AI model to accelerate DDS and biomaterials development