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2023.08.31

White matter lesions volume increased with lower frequency of social contact — A large-scale dementia cohort study by Kyushu University analyzed the association between social isolation and brain atrophy

2023.08.31

Kyoto Institute of Philosophy established by NTT - Guidance for domestic and international companies toward realizing a society with diverse values

2023.08.31

Toyota Physical and Chemical Research Institute launches 'Rising Fellow Program': Research grants for promising young researchers of up to 100 million yen for five years

2023.08.30

AORI of the University of Tokyo uses environmental DNA in the Kuroshio Current to reveal the distribution characteristics of blue fish — Sardine and anchovy depend on water temperature and mackerels depend on sardine and anchovy

2023.08.30

Digitalization of Vietnam Post and logistics DX — Hitachi begins demonstration experiment after receiving a contract from the MIC

2023.08.30

Kyoto University finds that TRPA1 activation in astrocytes mediates prevention of cognitive impairment — Suppression of white matter damage prevents neuronal death

2023.08.29

ExCELLS reveals unknown protein topologies through experimentation and theory — At least 10,000 discovered

2023.08.29

Group from the University of Tokyo discover neurons that convey information about self and others (empathy) in mice

2023.08.29

Discovery of a perovskite compound for safe and simple ammonia storage — RIKEN aims to achieve a decarbonized society

2023.08.29

Reduced opportunities for interaction with people other than parents during the COVID-19 pandemic results in 4-month delay in development at age 5 — Positive influence on children aged 3 years

2023.08.28

The megatooth shark 'Megalodon' swam slowly: US-Japan team estimate using morphology of scale fossils

2023.08.25

Successful multiplication using an optical quantum computer: Realization of non-linear measurement of an optical field by RIKEN and the University of Tokyo

2023.08.25

Proof-of-principle demonstration of four-dimensional (4D)-X-ray computed tomography (CT) by Tohoku University

2023.08.25

Hokkaido University develops chemical reaction generation platform 'SCAN' — Chemical reaction path data can be used with just the click of a mouse

2023.08.25

Tohoku University and Future University Hakodate build 'artificially cultured brain' from rat cells — Expectations for biomimicry machine learning and hardware development

2023.08.24

Group from the University of Tokyo sequence the whole genome of Lamellibrachia satsuma, a shallow seawater annelid from Kagoshima Bay, Japan: Complex evolution of genes involved in H₂S transport

2023.08.24

Construction of multimodal AI for multifaceted analysis of medical big data via collaboration between NEC, RIKEN, and Nippon Medical School

2023.08.24

Hachiku flowering for the first time in perhaps 120 years — Follow-up survey by Hiroshima University

2023.08.23

Tohoku University launches the Sustainability Open Knowledge-Action Platform (SOKAP) to develop Convergence of Knowledge

2023.08.23

Abnormal behavior of network equipment immediately detected as unauthorized intrusion ― Joint research on communication traffic analysis between OKI and Osaka Metropolitan University bears fruit

2023.08.23

The University of Tokyo develops photosensitizer featuring both excellent visible light absorption capability and stability: A significant step toward artificial photosynthesis

2023.08.22

Hokkaido University research group discovers fossil forest of an extinct species in Minokamo City, Gifu Prefecture

2023.08.22

Compact sensing technology developed by Toshiba for real-time monitoring of gas mixtures ― Faster and more compact than conventional equipment

2023.08.22

World's first immunochromatographic kit for extracellular vesicles jointly developed by Shimadzu and DNT

2023.08.17

Coupled short-duration Lamb waves and thermospheric gravity waves during the large-scale eruption in Tonga found by JAMSTEC: Expected to predict meteorological tsunamis

2023.08.17

TMDU achieves identification of molecules involved of drug resistance in cancer microenvironment by new screening method

2023.08.17

Hypoxia leads to insufficient insulin secretion and worsens diabetes mellitus — Mechanism revealed by Kumamoto University

2023.08.17

Hiroshima University confirms that mitochondrial abnormalities contribute to mental illness — Symptoms in mice improved by drug treatment

2023.08.16

IIS develops advanced climate simulation using AI — Local precipitation characteristics can be reproduced

2023.08.16

Gifu University identify new nucleic acid drug candidate for bladder cancer: Suppression of malignant progression of early lesions in mice

2023.08.15

Hokkaido University discovers therapeutic targets for pancreatic cancer and confirms improvement in Drosophila survival rates

2023.08.15

Tokyo Tech determines the electrical resistivity of pure liquid iron in extreme environments (140 GPa): Enhancing the understanding of the origins of terrestrial planets

2023.08.14

Nagoya University develops new technology to convert methane to methanol using enzymes activated via decoy molecules

2023.08.14

5.6 billion yen allocated to 33 projects proposed from seven ministries and agencies for BRIDGE — Cabinet Office's initiative for spurring the deployment of R&D results in society

2023.08.14

Glial modulation of two parallel memory formation processes discovered by researchers at Tohoku University

2023.08.10

Japan's greatest and last opportunities to redesign science and technology ecosystem — Experts invited to WICC workshop point out importance of making the most of increased budget

2023.08.10

Jogging induces impact on the brain and improves hypertension — Mechanical stimulation on cells reduces expression of the angiotensin receptor

2023.08.09

Bacteria kill cancer cells by "being on the same wavelength": Successful isolation of tumor-borne bacteria that activate immunity

2023.08.09

The mechanism of enhanced tactile sensitivity in blindness: The brain's compensatory mechanism in response to sensory loss

2023.08.08

Towards understanding of disease essence using spatial omics information — Council of Health and Medical Strategy Promotion

2023.08.08

Expectation for the development of anticancer agent targeting ferroptosis: Tohoku University-led group uncovered the mechanism behind DHODH inhibitors for enhanced sensitivity to cell death

2023.08.07

RIKEN researchers identified somatic gene mutations related to the onset of intracranial aneurysms and potential drug treatment

2023.08.07

Production of cells from iPS cells that induce immune tolerance — Hokkaido University successfully achieves graft rejection control in mice

2023.08.07

Development of an artificial neural network capable of discriminating natural sound — Human-like response to changes in sound amplitude discovered by NTT

2023.08.04

High-durability and eco-friendly rubber material developed through joint research by Shinshu University and Yokohama Rubber

2023.08.03

Full chemical synthesis of virus replicas by Osaka University and Tottori University group: Effective cancer vaccine candidate

2023.08.02

Room-temperature cross-coupling reaction using solar light instead of rare metals achieved by Kwansei Gakuin University

2023.08.01

Kyushu University develops a simple method for kinesin biomolecular motor synthesis without using living organisms

2023.08.01

Institute for Solid State Physics finds that spin-polarized photocurrent occurs at the interface of different two-dimensional crystal stacks