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2023.05.31

New parasitic crustacean discovered in the Kuril‐Kamchatka Trench at a depth of 7200 m

2023.05.30

Hope for a treatment for 'multiple‐system atrophy', an intractable neurological disease: The University of Tokyo demonstrates efficacy of high‐dose coenzyme Q10 supplementation in an investigator‐initiated clinical trial

2023.05.30

Keio University accelerates clinical research towards practical application of depression severity rating system

2023.05.30

Tokyo University of Science succeeds in engineering anti‐inflammatory effects in tomatoes by expressing the plant pigment betalain

2023.05.29

Infectious disease control compatible with economic activities — Basic principles established by Tohoku University

2023.05.29

Methanol synthesis at room temperature using CO₂ hydrogenation reaction — New catalyst developed by Tokyo Institute of Technology

2023.05.29

Autonomous mobile security robot introduced by Ritsumeikan University — Capable of monitoring via a 360‐degree camera and can be used to detect obstacles and people

2023.05.26

Student's Idea Factory: Japanese Association for the Advancement of Science (JAAS) has launched a project inviting research ideas from undergraduate students

2023.05.26

Successful induction of mouse pseudopregnancy — Technological development by Iwate University and others using sonic vibration

2023.05.25

Shift in Japanese Tweets about vaccination: Increased discussion of personal experiences, including side effects, after workplace vaccinations

2023.05.25

Use of cloud computing at Osaka University makes diagnosis of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) pulmonary disease possible within 3 days

2023.05.25

NEC develops uncooled infrared image sensor that utilizes CNTs: More than three times the sensitivity of conventional sensors

2023.05.25

Non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) reproduced using gut‐liver‐connected organ chip — Kyoto University expects drug discovery without animal trials

2023.05.24

Serious 'marine noise pollution' mainly caused by ship navigation results in damage to the ecosystem and inhibits vital activity of invertebrates

2023.05.24

Gifu University succeeds in estimate of sika deer abundance through utilization of monitoring data — Estimated using 5‐km square grid cells

2023.05.24

Snailfish filmed at a depth of 8,336 m in the Ogasawara Trench certified as the "World's Deepest Fish"

2023.05.23

Trial of individualized treatment for hypertension developed by Kyoto University led group: Prediction of individualized treatment effects and application of machine‐learning model

2023.05.22

Shinshu University develops degradation‐free polymer closed loop recycling method: Decomposes into original fine particles when soaked in a solvent

2023.05.19

Discovery of "male-killing gene" in symbiotic virus of insects: Potential clarification of insect sex regulation and pest control through NARO analysis of Drosophila

2023.05.19

Study performed by NIG finds novel Coronavirus mutant-strain insensitive to PCR: Three mutations in the N1 and N2 gene regions of SARS-CoV-2

2023.05.19

Precise measurement of dark matter distribution 380,000 years after the Big Bang using data from the Subaru Telescope: physical discrepancy confirmed

2023.05.18

Gut microbiota improve endurance exercise performance: Application of oligosaccharides as nutrients in sports, food, and beverages

2023.05.18

Achieving high catalytic methane oxidation activity: Cofacially stacked structure with an activity rivaling that of natural enzymes

2023.05.18

Highly efficient light‐emitting radicals developed by Kyushu University led group: Expectations for organic EL device materials

2023.05.17

Collaboration between Osaka University and four companies leads to production of delicious wagyu beef using 3D printing technology

2023.05.17

World's first successful high‐capacity 1.44 Tbits/s wireless transmission by NTT: Innovative wireless technology for IOWN and 6G networks

2023.05.16

Developing critical technologies for safety and security: Basic plans by the Cabinet Office for establishing a think tank

2023.05.16

Electrical potential change after rain: Evidence of information exchange among mushrooms?

2023.05.16

Ritsumeikan University led group discovers immune receptor that recognizes carbon nanotubes: Succeed in suppressing onset of mesothelioma in mice

2023.05.15

Chuo University led group verifies record high CO₂ absorption through machine learning‐boosted design of ionic liquids

2023.05.15

Molecular robots for disease treatment: Production method developed at Tohoku University

2023.05.15

Document‐understanding AI developed by Toshiba to aid in knowledge sharing for infrastructure maintenance

2023.05.15

NEDO project confirms operation of gallium‐oxide Schottky barrier diodes: Prospects for application in power electronics devices

2023.05.12

Light irradiation leads to high‐speed actuation of crystals: Waseda University and Tokyo Institute of Technology plan to develop actuators and soft robots

2023.05.12

Validation of coral environmental DNA analysis method by OIST enables large‐scale surveys without the need to dive underwater

2023.05.11

Study performed at Kumamoto University revealed that 'G4' is involved in neuronal cell death: Results pave the way for the development of treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

2023.05.10

'World's first' data measurement of neutron-induced semiconductor soft-error rate in the low-energy region — NTT and Hokkaido University utilize technology to prevent malfunctions in electronic equipment caused by cosmic rays

2023.05.09

Discovery of an ultrasmall alga, Medakamo hakoo ‐ Path to utilization as a beneficial biological resource through mass cultivation

2023.05.09

Discovery of a pathological exacerbation factor by Osaka University provides promising therapeutic drug for rheumatoid arthritis

2023.05.08

CSTI Expert Panel: Implementing a survey to hear from researchers — aims to ease feelings of exhaustion due to evaluations and applications.