Medicine

2023.03.30

Exploring the latest spike in COVID‐19 cases: Researchers find cell‐free viruses present in high percentages in saliva of infected individuals

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

Survey led by Osaka Metropolitan University finds use of heated tobacco products has high risk of COVID‐19 infection: Users 4.66 times more likely to be infected when using in combination with combustible products

2023.03.23

Moonshot R&D Program Podcast — Science Beyond Limits Ep1: Can technology make us happy?

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

2023.03.16

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

2023.03.15

A step toward the practical application of brain network depression markers — Group led by Hiroshima University devises objective diagnosis with 10‐minute fMRI that can make judgements with ∼70% accuracy

2023.03.14

Group led by Nagoya City University develop method to quantitatively assess the risk of a fall using a smartphone to understand gait

2023.03.09

Kyushu University, Nagasaki University and Kyoto University clarify the mechanism by which the measles virus causes inflammation in the brain

2023.03.08

Keio University and Kirin confirm in clinical studies that bitter compounds in beer regulate autonomic nervous system activity and improve attention

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

2023.03.02

Osaka University regulates vascular permeability and reduces mortality in severe infection

2023.03.01

Case Studies from Tohoku University at the forefront of medical AI development: Efforts by Professor Toshio Miyata to create an ideal ecosystem — Cross-industrial collaboration is the key, with repeated implementation paving the road to success

2023.02.28

Case Studies from Tohoku University at the forefront of medical AI development: Efforts by Professor Hiroyasu Kanetaka to reduce aspirated pneumonia — Determining "dysphagia function" risk factors from regular conversation

2023.02.27

Case Studies from Tohoku University at the forefront of medical AI development: Efforts by Professor Toshio Miyata to optimize fluid removal during dialysis — Improving accuracy by combining big data and personalized medicine

2023.02.24

GWAS meta-analysis for disease prediction reveals genetic basis of atrial fibrillation and paves the road for personalized medicine

2023.02.21

High-definition images acquired using high-resolution PET system enable more accurate diagnoses: Hopes for use in early detection of dementia

2023.02.20

Wakayama Medical University finds influence of macrophages on both sides of the wound in skin wound healing, imbalance induces chronic inflammation — A possible connection in bedsores and diabetic foot ulcers?

2023.02.20

CiRA undertakes detailed analysis of T-cell responses in the elderly after COVID-19 vaccination and find they rise slowly and contract quickly — The more adverse reactions, the higher the immune responsiveness

2023.02.16

Clarifying the mechanisms of weight loss caused by pancreatic cancer: Establishment of a method for isolating and analyzing cancer-derived extracellular vesicles

2023.02.15

Momentarily close your eyes to improve tiredness, dryness and blurry vision — Fujita Eye Clinic and others advocate a new way to rest

2023.02.14

Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tokyo Medical and Dental University succeed in rapid quantification of coronavirus proteins using fluorescent antibodies

2023.02.13

Positive childbirth boosted by appropriate information sharing [Where is diversity going?]

2023.02.13

Kyushu University led group clarify the mechanism by which blood-flow recovery is facilitated after peripheral circulatory damage

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

2023.02.02

Novel treatment vision for respiratory diseases involving retinoic acid identified by University of Fukui led group

2023.02.01

Osaka University and Daiei apply portable body warmer technology to create a new product that eliminates fogging and contamination on surgical scopes

2023.01.30

Group led by Tokyo Medical and Dental University identifies the effect of xanthan gum-based fluid thickener on postprandial blood glucose

2023.01.27

Kyushu University sheds light on the relationship between hot springs and hypertension in older people - possible prevention of hypertension through habitual use at night

2023.01.25

Catalyzing new sparks of inspiration by bringing researchers together

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

Diagnosis of pulmonary thromboembolisms through chest radiography: High precision system developed by Kyushu University and Konica Minolta

2023.01.20

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

2023.01.19

University of Yamanashi finds that normal tension glaucoma is caused by inflammation of retinal astrocytes

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

2023.01.17

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

2023.01.16

Imaging abnormal proteins in living brains: Assisting in development of preventive and therapeutic drugs for Parkinson's and related diseases

2023.01.13

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

2022.12.27

Muscle response timing changes during catching motion using VR compared with physical reality

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

Predicting the risk of dementia onset - FonesLife aims for prediction of over 50 diseases through protein analysis using a small amount of blood

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

2022.12.19

Preventing metal allergies caused by orthodontic appliances ― New orthodontic wire developed by Tohoku University

2022.12.15

New circulating iNKT cells discovered by Kyoto University: Responsible for anti-tumor/anti-viral immunity

2022.12.14

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

2022.12.13

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

2022.12.07

New lysosome transport pathway connected with Parkinson's disease discovered by Juntendo University

2022.12.02

Totally organic hydrogel electrode developed by Tohoku University wraps around nerves for safe stimulation

2022.12.01

University of Tsukuba confirms effectiveness of wearable robot that can alleviate pain and fear

2022.11.24

The University of Tokyo and others develop mathematical model using blood test data that allows for prediction of the effects of therapeutic drug for leukemia

2022.11.22

Group led by Tokyo Medical and Dental University discover new mechanism in which cell cycle-arrested oral cancer cells gain motility and metastasize

2022.11.16

Nagoya University and others develop application of inside-the-body light delivery using endovascular therapy technology

2022.11.14

The University of Tokyo achieves complete remission of recurrent breast cancer in mice

2022.11.10

Jikei University School of Medicine discovers new protein secretion mechanism that holds promise for the early diagnosis of liver cancer

2022.11.04

Jikei University evaluates maggot debridement therapy with hopes of treating intractable ulcers: "Preventing the amputation of lower limbs"

2022.11.01

Multipurpose cohort study by Yokohama City University research group shows a reduction in the risk of death by eating vegetables and fruits

2022.11.01

Jikei University and TMU achieve 3D structure visualization of olfactory nerve using a combination of ultra-high field MRI and nerve tractography

2022.10.31

Kyoto University and NCVC clarify pathogenesis of intractable pulmonary arterial hypertension: Regnase-1 acts as a brake on inflammation

2022.10.25

Team at Keio University Develops Breast Cancer Diagnosis AI That "Outperforms" Doctors in Determining Need for Detailed Examination

2022.10.21

Development of a whole-body dose assessment system by JAEA and QST through study on heavy ion radiation therapy and secondary cancer incidence

2022.10.21

Osaka University led group develop in situ diagnosis of single-molecule point mutations in mRNA using single-molecule measurement of electron transfer kinetics

2022.10.19

Keio University and Meiji HD find evidence of the effects of D-amino acids in suppressing intestinal pathogens and preventing colitis

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

2022.10.11

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

Keio University develops system that can detect arrhythmia after sitting in sensor mounted chair for 10 minutes

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

The University of East Asia and the University of Monastir in Tunisia collaborate: Development of toiletry products for human resources development and the creation of new industries

2022.10.03

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

2022.09.30

JSP and NII develop diagnostic AI for gastric biopsies ― Expected to help overcome shortage of pathologists and disparities in cancer treatment

2022.09.26

Fujifilm to establish two new health screening centers in India: Aims to expand business in emerging countries

2022.09.21

Observing DNA fluctuations in living human cells, a clue to understanding cell abnormalities and human genetic disorders

2022.09.21

OKI and Kyoto University Collaborate to Improve Sleep via a Smartphone App that utilizes behavior change technologies

2022.09.21

SANKEN at Osaka University generate a silicon-based agent that improves ulcerative colitis in mouse model

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

2022.09.20

Brain Computer Interfaces that link brain function and information technology: Expanded therapeutic and diagnostic applications

2022.09.16

Creating antibodies from alpaca that neutralize COVID-19

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

2022.09.15

Eating disorders involve impaired synaptic function, copy number variations: Nagoya University aims to develop treatment

2022.09.14

Kindai University verifies bacteria and fungi adhering to used masks

2022.09.12

Preventing Pitching Injuries in Players: Ehime Mandarin Pirates baseball team signs research cooperation agreement with Juntendo University

2022.09.09

Automatic measurement of antibody levels for new COVID-19 variants possible in 8 minutes with just a single drop of blood via RIKEN-developed system

2022.09.07

A big step toward the practical application of organoid medicine: World's first transplant to a patient with refractory ulcerative colitis

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

QST Creates World's First Mobile RI Treatment Facility ― Provides Targeted Isotope Therapy for 1/10 the Cost of Conventional Facilities

2022.09.05

Developing a System for COVID-19 PCR Tests: "The Next Challenge is Improving Accuracy"

2022.09.02

Tokai University takes on challenge of developing therapeutic drugs for leukemia

2022.09.02

Development of human blood-brain barrier model ― Determining whether drugs reach the brain

2022.09.01

Osaka University identifies fate determination factors of epithelial cancer cells

2022.08.31

Hokkaido University clarifies that anticancer drug topotecan encourages antitumor immune activation

2022.08.30

ASEAN Insights: Dr. Meng Ling Moi

2022.08.29

Keio University discovers method for the early discovery of minor cognitive impairment by simply measuring brainwaves

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

2022.08.23

Gifu University identifies mechanism in quercetin and derivatives that inhibits cancer metastasis

2022.08.22

The effects of the war in Ukraine on drug-discovery activities: Noriaki Hirayama, visiting professor at the School of Medicine, Tokai University

2022.08.19

Diabetes drug Metformin revealed to be promising agent for the treatment of malignant brain tumors

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

Risk Factors for the "Moderna Arm" Reaction ― Discovery by Self-Defense Force Central Hospital Research Group

2022.08.12

Creation of fully human antibody-producing mice

2022.08.10

Niigata University and Ima Create develop VR training content to help medical students improve their proficiency through self-study

2022.08.09

Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute and others develop new stent to alleviate pain of cancer patients

2022.08.04

Hokkaido University identifies oxidized LDL receptor in tumor vessels that promotes cancer metastasis

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

Binding structure analysis of gastric acid inhibitors ー Action of existing drugs revealed at the molecular level

2022.07.29

New initiatives through adjustment of FY2022 funding for the medical field ― AMED President's Guidelines take shape

2022.07.28

Discovery of a new COVID-19 infection route by the University of Tokyo ― involvement of metalloproteinase and inhibitory effects with existing cancer suppressants confirmed

2022.07.27

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

2022.07.21

Nagasaki University research group demonstrates efficacy of vaccine against Omicron variant

2022.07.21

Nagoya City University research group reveals the exacerbating factors for persistent perceptual-postural dizziness from early onset of acute vertigo

2022.07.19

AMED publishes budget allocation policy

2022.07.14

Controlling the pathological state of dementia: QST finds that autophagy protects neurons in the brain

2022.07.13

Kyoto University team clarifies mechanism behind EP2/4 inhibition of tumors ― may lead to new cancer immunotherapeutics

2022.07.07

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

2022.07.06

QST and Sumitomo Heavy Industries develop multi-ion source, leading one step closer to implementing a quantum scalpel

2022.07.06

Efficient COVID-19 infection ― New model derived from bronchial organoids developed by CiRA, Kyoto University clarifies mechanism

2022.07.05

Through comparison with the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand it is apparent that "LGBT education is lacking" in Japanese medical schools ― Survey carried out by The Jikei University

2022.07.01

Realization of pancreatic beta cell transplantation without rejection: engraftment for over a year in mice reveals that immunosuppressants not needed

2022.07.01

Discovery of brainwaves generated by the frontal cortex and amygdala that are connected with sociality by Tohoku University

2022.06.29

Inexpensive, rapid and accurate COVID-19 diagnostic device with similar sensitivity to PCR developed by RIKEN and others

2022.06.27

rTMS maintenance therapy for treatment-resistant depression: NCNP-led team launches multi-site study

2022.06.24

Titanium's Outstanding Biocompatibility: High Corrosion Resistance and Moderate Reactivity are the Keys

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

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

2022.06.21

Center of Innovation (COI) Program Vision 1: Living a healthy life through 'Unobstructive Sensing'

2022.06.20

Researchers from Kyoto University and collaborators reveal that activation of Yorkie induces "supercompetition" and tumorigenesis

2022.06.15

Drinking coffee reduces the risk of gout: Osaka University and National Defense Medical College confirm preventive effects unrelated to serum uric acid levels

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

2022.06.08

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

2022.06.07

Heavy prosthetic arms create high trajectories of motion: Shizuoka University clarifies the causes of usage difficulties

2022.06.02

NEC and CEPI begin developing next generation Betacoronavirus vaccines using cutting-edge AI

2022.06.02

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

2022.05.31

Exercise therapy for Parkinson's disease verified as effective: Light physical activity over long periods slows progression

2022.05.30

Treatment of mouse model for muscular dystrophy due to glycosylation defects: Ehime University hopes to develop therapeutic drugs

2022.05.25

G2P Japan succeeds in clear characterization of the route of Omicron infection

2022.05.24

Hamamatsu Medical University and others confirm the safety and efficacy of oxytocin nasal sprays for treatment of autism spectrum disorder

2022.05.20

Starting a business for the early detection and treatment of breast cancer
― Interview with Shiho Azuma
＜Feature＞ Inventors who create the future

2022.05.19

Tokyo Women's Medical University confirmed alignment-controlled cardiomyocyte showed improved contractile and relaxation properties of the entire tissue

2022.05.11

BodySharing: increasing life experiences through sharing
― Interview with Emi Tamaki
＜Feature＞ Inventors who create the future

2022.05.10

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

2022.04.28

Taking on the challenge of kidney regeneration using iPS cells with hopes to reduce the number of dialysis patients

2022.04.26

"Hatsumei-gaku," the wonders of invention: a method of deriving inventions from accumulated awareness
― Interview with Masaru Ueki
＜Feature＞ Inventors who create the future

2022.04.22

Creating a society where everyone can live in good health by combining optimal diet and exercise

2022.04.19

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

2022.04.18

Mistakes due to nervousness are caused by auditory information errors: Discovery of how to improve piano performance

2022.04.11

A polygenic risk score (PRS) that assesses the genetic risk of rheumatoid arthritis in individual patients: Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Tokyo Women's Medical University blazing a new trail in genomic medicine

2022.04.06

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

2022.04.05

Tokyo Medical and Dental University and others contribute to determination of disease prognosis and development of treatments through analysis of previously unmeasurable phospholipids

2022.04.04

National Defense Medical College and others explore potential use of artificial red blood cells during hemorrhage at childbirth through rabbit experiments

2022.04.01

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