February 4, 2022
Underwater 'breathing' plants could be key to stress-resistant crops
Researchers examine the formation of air channels in wetland plants, a protective trait that makes them resilient to en
February 2, 2022
A new finding reveals more on how the connections inside bird brains work together to compute the time difference betwe
January 13, 2022
Arase satellite uncovers coupling between plasma waves and charged particles in Geospace
Scientists unravel a bit more of the mystery underlying how wave-particle interactions generate other plasma waves in G
January 11, 2022
From dust to planet: How gas giants form
Gas giant planets, such as Jupiter, can form rapidly by incorporating nearby icy bodies made from drifting pebbles born
January 7, 2022
Decoding Protein Assembly Dynamics with Artificial Protein Needles
Proteins are the basic building blocks of our bodies. However, their molecular and macroscopic structures are complex an
December 21, 2021
New rubber material's impact resistance surpasses that of glass-fiber reinforced plastic
Nagoya University and the Zeon Corporation have developed a new thermoplastic rubber material, based on a type of ionic
December 17, 2021
Redrawing the lines: Growing inexpensive, high-quality iron-based superconductors
Regions of different crystalline orientation in superconductors can be manipulated in a simple and scalable manner to i
December 9, 2021
An easy relationship between a beetle and its yeast symbiont
Lizard beetles farm yeast inside bamboo stems for their developing larvae to eat. Nagoya University scientists have now
December 2, 2021
Hope rising for understanding and protecting against black rot disease
The mechanisms governing the light-sensitive activities of phytochrome, a bacterial protein, have been clarified at ato
November 25, 2021
Thermoelectric crystal conductivity reaches a new high
Thermoelectric crystal reveals a record-high conductivity resulting from its peculiar charge carrier properties at low
November 18, 2021
Tracing mechanisms of large exon splicing during vertebrate evolution
Scientists from Japan demonstrate that the regulation of large exon splicing is critical for sustainable transcription
November 8, 2021
Black carbon aerosols heating Arctic: Large contribution from mid-latitude biomass burning
The year-to-year spring variation in Arctic black carbon (BC) aerosol abundance is strongly correlated with biomass bur
October 25, 2021
Dynamical scaling of entanglement entropy and surface roughness in random quantum systems
Physicists demonstrate a dynamical one-parameter scaling, originally found in surface growth physics, in disordered qua
October 18, 2021
First evidence of microtubules' mechanosensitive behavior
Direct evidence that microtubules function as mechanosensors and regulate the intracellular transport of molecules has
October 14, 2021
Unique underpinnings revealed for stomach's acid pump
New understandings of a stomach enzyme could lead to better anti-ulcer drugs. Nagoya University researchers and collea
September 30, 2021
Study Explores Remarkable Negative Thermal Expansion Seen in Layered Ruthenates
A formerly unnoticed monoclinic distortion in Ca2RuO4 explains its enormous negative thermal expansion (NTE) over a wid
September 13, 2021
Light does the twist for quantum computing
Twisting light that switches direction at room temperature could be the future of quantum information processing. Sci
September 7, 2021
Sepsis mortality rate is affected by a fast decrease in platelet count, study shows
Researchers have revealed that the degree of platelet reduction, rather than absolute platelet count, is linked to mort
September 3, 2021
World First! Successful Space Flight Demonstration of Detonation Engines for Deep Space Exploration
A research group at the Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Nagoya University and the Graduate School
August 24, 2021
Reducing COVID-19 isolation times
Scientists developed a mathematical simulator to guide isolation policies for patients infected with the new coronaviru
August 23, 2021
Unveiling a century-old mystery: Where the Milky Way's cosmic rays come from
Astronomers have succeeded for the first time in quantifying the proton and electron components of cosmic rays in a supe
August 19, 2021
Under the northern lights: Mesospheric ozone layer depletion explained
The same phenomenon that causes aurorae -- the magical curtains of green light often visible from the polar regions of t
August 12, 2021
A template for fast synthesis of nanographenes
A group of researchers at the Nagoya University Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM) have developed a ne
August 2, 2021
Towards next-gen computers: Mimicking brain functions with graphene-diamond junctions
Scientists from Japan mimic the brain's functions with junctions between vertically aligned graphene and diamond The
July 28, 2021
The mathematics of repulsion for new graphene catalysts
A new mathematical model helps predict the tiny changes in carbon-based materials that could yield interesting properti
July 14, 2021
The cells combating a deadly lung disease
A subset of fibroblasts located in small foci of tissue on the edges of extensive scarring produce a protein that prote
July 9, 2021
Resetting the biological clock by flipping a switch
The biological clock is present in almost all cells of an organism. As more and more evidence emerges that clocks in cer
July 8, 2021
Scientists observe a new type of topological defect in chiral magnets for the first time
"Topological defects" are formed when the symmetry of a magnetic material is disrupted. Domain walls (DWs) are a type of
July 6, 2021
The shape of nanoparticles in body fluids may help identify the type of cancer
A recent study by scientists from Japanese universities has shown that the shape of cell-derived nanoparticles, known as
July 5, 2021
Nagoya University scientists reveal unprecedentedly versatile new DNA staining probe
A group of scientists at the Nagoya University Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM) have developed an in
July 1, 2021
A world first! Visualizing atomic-scale structures with the optical force
Scientists succeeded in imaging the photocatalytic function of nanoparticles with unprecedently high resolution, which
June 24, 2021
Katana, anchor and protein: uncovering mysteries of microtubule formation in plant cells
The katana was a long sword carried by samurai in feudal Japan. In modern biology, it has a namesake: katanin, a protein
June 21, 2021
Cohesin opens up for cell division
A protein complex that holds chromosome copies together opens one of its rings to facilitate important processes in cel
June 16, 2021
Simple urine test may help early detection of brain tumors
A recent study by Nagoya University researchers revealed that microRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagn
May 31, 2021
Scientists identify protein that activates plant response to nitrogen deficiency
Nitrates are critical for the growth of plants, so plants have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to ensure sufficient nit
May 21, 2021
Plasma jets reveal magnetic fields far, far away
Radio telescope images enable a new way to study magnetic fields in galaxy clusters millions of light years away. For
May 12, 2021
A naturally sourced colorant could replace synthetic blue dye used in the food industry
The Discovery of a natural cyan blue: A unique food-sourced anthocyanin could replace synthetic brilliant blue (Ima
May 7, 2021
Star formation is triggered by cloud-cloud collisions, study finds
Japanese researchers have found that collisions of gas clouds hovering in space bring about the birth of star clusters.
April 23, 2021
Age-related muscle loss and walking abilities predict outcomes after lung cancer surgery
Patients with age-related muscle loss and poor walking abilities have worse prognoses after lung cancer surgery, new st
April 21, 2021
Improving survival in pancreatic cancer
Suppressing a gene regulator could reduce pancreatic cancer resistance to vital chemotherapeutic treatment. Nagoya Un
April 5, 2021
Origins of life could have started with DNA-like XNAs
Nagoya University experiments show how molecules that might have existed in early Earth can come together, with the pot
April 1, 2021
Tracking receptor proteins can unveil molecular basis of memory and learning
Scientists from Japan employ a novel two-step method of labeling neurotransmitter receptor proteins to track their loca
March 31, 2021
Tadpole nerve regeneration capacity provides clue to treating spinal cord injury
Nagoya University researchers have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in regenerating neurons of African clawed
March 16, 2021
Summary Reports suggest that at least 25% of ovarian disorders are due to dysfunction of the brain mechanism in the hypo
March 11, 2021
Light in concert with force reveals how materials become harder when illuminated
When indented by a probe in darkness, wafers of some semiconductors are putty-like. When illuminated by light whose wav
March 5, 2021
The aurora's very high altitude booster
Electrons arriving from the Sun are propelled by electrical energy generated as high as 30,000 kilometres above Earth,
February 25, 2021
A Revolutionary Genetics-Based Approach to Increasing Crop Yield in Rice
New genetics-based approach could see remarkable increase in food supply, improved carbon capture and less need for pol
February 12, 2021
A world first in circadian clock manipulation
New method allows reversible manipulation of the circadian period using light Trans and cis isomers of azobenzene d
February 9, 2021
Industrial compound gets eco-friendly reaction
Scientists have found catalysts that improve an important industrial reaction and make it more eco-friendly. Nagoya U
February 2, 2021
The quality of muon beams can now be assessed thanks to a new technique that has produced the first known images of the
January 28, 2021
Study finds potential therapeutic targets to inhibit colorectal cancer progression
Nagoya University researchers and colleagues have revealed that colorectal cancer tissues contain at least two types of
January 27, 2021
Using zirconium as an additive in super-strong composite materials
Introducing a layer of zirconium atoms between sheets of aluminum oxide and tungsten carbide creates exceptionally stro
January 15, 2021
General health checkups may detect early signs of Parkinson's disease
A research team led by Nagoya University in Japan has found that blood pressure, the hematocrit (the percentage of red b
January 8, 2021
Do as the Romans: Power plant concrete strengthens with time
Nagoya University scientists find a rare mineral in nuclear power plant walls, significantly improving their strength f
January 7, 2021
Nanosheet-based electronics could be one drop away
A surprisingly simple method improves 'drop casting' fabrication of tiled nanosheets that could be used in next-generat
December 2, 2020
The helix of life: New study shows how "our" RNA stably binds to artificial nucleic acids
As medical research progresses, traditional treatment protocols are being rapidly exhausted. New approaches to treat dis
December 1, 2020
Peeking into the pods of black soybeans
Scientists are getting closer to figuring out how to synthesize a plant pigment that could have medicinal uses. Nagoy
November 26, 2020
Researchers find how stress and the circadian clock affect sleep
The findings could lead to the development of new therapies for sleep disorders caused by stress or a disturbed circadi
November 25, 2020
Killer electrons in strumming sky lights
Wisps of pulsating aurora lights are a rare, yet magical sight. Now, scientists suggest they could be associated with d
November 18, 2020
Identifying the microscopic mechanism of vibrational energy harvesters
Familiarity with self-power generation devices Structure around a Si atom which has 5 covalent bonds with oxygen at
November 11, 2020
Catalyzing a zero-carbon world by harvesting energy from living cells
Scientists from Nagoya University have achieved a breakthrough in converting energy-deficient metabolites to a biorenew
November 6, 2020
Researchers find a backup mechanism that removes cellular debris from the brain
Microglia -- the brain's immune cells -- play a primary role in removing cellular debris from the brain. According to a
November 5, 2020
3D model shows bacterial motor in action
Scientists have constructed a high-resolution 3D model that shows what happens when a bacterial motor switches directio
October 28, 2020
Direct observation of a single electron's butterfly-shaped distribution in titanium oxide
A valence electron in titanium oxide has been imaged at a resolution of 0.2 Angstroms using synchrotron X-ray diffracti
October 27, 2020
Establishment of a rapid synthesis method for useful organic fluorine compounds
The reaction of triflones with the organic magnesium Grignard reagent allows for the synthesis of gem-difluoroalkenes (
October 15, 2020
Molecular design strategy reveals near infrared-absorbing hydrocarbon
The lessons learned from a near infrared absorbing, bowl-shaped molecule made only from hydrogen and carbon atoms offer
October 8, 2020
On the trail of causes of radiation events during space flight
Lessons from conjunction observations with ISS detectors and the Arase satellite. Scientists have made significant pr
October 8, 2020
Planting Parasites: Unveiling Common Molecular Mechanisms of Parasitism and Grafting
β-1,4-glucanase, a cell wall degrading enzyme, is integral for plant parasitism and cross-species grafting in the plant
October 7, 2020
Setting a TRAP for pandemic-causing viruses
A new laboratory technique quickly sifts through trillions of synthetic proteins to find ones that can target viruses,
October 2, 2020
A new method for in vivo plant cell imaging with SNAP-tag proteins
A new technique for the fluorescent marking of proteins in plant cells which represents an important step forward in pla
September 30, 2020
LED-based UV irradiation safely prevents the loss of bone and muscle mass in mice
A research team at Nagoya University in Japan has revealed that narrow-range ultraviolet (UV) irradiation using light em
September 18, 2020
A new synthesis method creates curved octagonal structures by linking benzene rings. Credit: Issey Takahashi A t
September 10, 2020
Scientists identify an enzyme that facilitates grafting between plants of different families
Scientists have found that the tobacco plant Nicotiana can maintain grafts between a broad range of species. Using Nico
September 3, 2020
Unlocking the mystery of tau for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Scientists unlock the secret about how abnormality in the production of the mysterious "tau" protein leads to neurodege
August 21, 2020
Antagonistic genes modify rice plant growth
Rice stems lengthen when a newly identified gene activates during flooding. Another gene suppresses lengthening in shor
August 20, 2020
Surface deep: Light-responsive top layer of plastic film induces movement
Scientists show that azobenzene-containing film, important for many industries, does not need to be made entirely of li
August 18, 2020
Research team develops the first physics-based method for predicting large solar flares
Solar flares emit sudden, strong bursts of electromagnetic radiation from the Sun's surface and its atmosphere, an
August 4, 2020
Scientists find how clock gene wakes up green algae
The findings could be applied to making green algae produce more lipids -- a possible source of biofuel. A team of re
July 29, 2020
Unusual electron sharing found in cool crystal
Tungsten atoms are seen to come together in a way that is similar to an outer space ion. The finding suggests many more
July 15, 2020
Pre-brain surgery test protects language in some tumors
A preoperative procedure might enable surgeons to protect the language centers during brain tumor removal without needi
July 14, 2020
New study shows how plants regulate their growth-inhibiting hormones to survive
Scientists from Japan have, for the first time, observed one of the natural mechanisms underlying the regulation of the
June 30, 2020
The exhaust gas from a power plant can be recovered and used as a raw reaction material
Energy-saving CO2 capture technology with H2 gas is developed by integrating the CO2 separation and conversion process
June 18, 2020
Shining light on a malignant lung cancer
A near-infrared light treatment could help manage a rare form of lung cancer. Treating a rare type of malignant lung
June 11, 2020
Hayabusa2 reveals more secrets from Ryugu
Ryugu's interaction with the sun changes what we know about asteroid history In February and July of 2019, the Hayabu
June 3, 2020
Small see-through container improves plant micrografting
A transparent container made by Nagoya University researchers allows easy and quick grafting of very young plants, with
May 28, 2020
The fight goes on: Clinical trial shows promising new treatment for rare blood cancer
Although lymphoma is one of the most common types of blood cancer, it has a rare subtype for which no effective treatme
May 22, 2020
Training instance segmentation neural network with synthetic datasets for seed phenotyping
Development of an efficient method to accelerate the development of machine learning models for plant phenotyping In
May 20, 2020
The ins and outs of sex change in medaka fish
Scientists could gain insight into atypical sex development in vertebrates, including humans, by studying how nutrition
April 30, 2020
Found: Neural circuit that drives physical responses to emotional stress
This circuit could be a key target for treating stress-related disorders such as panic disorder and PTSD. Researcher
April 17, 2020
Discovery of a drug to rescue winter depression-like behavior
A group of animal biologists and chemists at the Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM), Nagoya Universit
April 15, 2020
Untwisting plastics for charging Internet-of-things devices
Scientists are unraveling the properties of electricity-conducting plastics so they can be used in future energy-harves
April 9, 2020
A new study at Nagoya University has highlighted the extraordinary ability of plants to communicate between their shoot
April 7, 2020
Observing the Internal 3D Structure of the Nipple to Understand and Fight Breast Cancer
Researchers from Nagoya University, led by Assoc. Prof. Naoki Sunaguchi, employed X-ray dark-field computed tomography
April 2, 2020
The research team comprised of Designated Associate Professor Tsuyoshi Hirota and Postdoctoral Fellows Simon Miller and
March 19, 2020
Electric jolt to carbon makes better water purifier
Nanocarbons for purifying water get a lot more efficient by exposing a precursor mixture to high voltage. Nagoya Univ
March 12, 2020
Worm nerve responses for good and bad
Studies on a tiny soil worm help explain how animal nervous systems translate external signals as 'good' or 'bad' in or
March 10, 2020
Safety Zone Saves Giant Moons from Fatal Plunge
Numerical simulations showed that the temperature gradient in the disk of gas around a young gas giant planet could play
March 9, 2020
Wearable devices powered by body motion using stretchable carbon nanotube thin films
A simple, cost-effective and scalable method to produce power generators that stretch with your body may reduce our rel
February 27, 2020
Two sides of a coin: Our own immune cells damage the integrity of the blood-brain barrier
Researchers have shown that microglia, a class of immune cells in the brain, regulate the permeability of the brain's p
February 26, 2020
Discovery of bacterial ancestor yields new insight into calcium channels
A new ion channel identified in bacteria fills a missing link in the evolutionary history of ion channels in mammals.
February 7, 2020
Movement of a liquid droplet generates over 5 volts of electricity
Scientists have developed an energy harvesting device that generates over 5 volts of electricity from a liquid droplet.
January 15, 2020
Seashells found inland in Jordan hint at why Neanderthals disappeared and modern humans survived
Long-distance resource-gathering and co-operative behaviour with distant groups may have been key to the survival of H.
January 14, 2020
Laser diode emits deep UV light
Nagoya University researchers say they have designed a laser diode that emits the shortest-wavelength ultraviolet light
December 26, 2019
A 'pivotal' moment for understanding whale evolution
We could be getting closer to understanding how feeding behaviors in whales and dolphins have evolved over time. Scie
December 12, 2019
Finding a killer electron hot spot in Earth's Van Allen radiation belts
JAXA and NASA satellite observations show where killer electrons are generated in the Van Allen radiation belts surroun
December 5, 2019
New protein function could be key to treatment of drug addiction and behavioral disorders
Scientists reveal new findings about the neural circuit involved in the reward stimulus, which plays a major role in dru
December 3, 2019
Two Cosmic Peacocks Show Violent History of the Magellanic Clouds
Two peacock-shaped gaseous clouds were revealed in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) by observations with the Atacama Lar
November 26, 2019
Compound controls biological clock with light
A chemical cage suppresses the activity of a biological clock regulator in the dark and releases it with light, showing
November 22, 2019
Massive filaments fuel the growth of galaxies and supermassive black holes
An international group of scientists (including Nagoya University Associate Professor Yoichi Tamura) led by the RIKEN Cl
October 29, 2019
Dietary fiber effectively purifies carbon nanotubes
A dietary fiber can help separate out semiconducting carbon nanotubes used for making transistors for flexible electron
October 4, 2019
Scientists have identified the presence of cancer-suppressing cells in pancreatic cancer
Researchers have identified cells containing a protein called Meflin that has a role in restraining the progression of
October 3, 2019
Chemists open the door to new transformations of a compound commonly used for drug development. Nagoya University res
September 20, 2019
Combining Cheap and Safe Black and White Materials Creates Colorful Pigments
In response to worldwide concern over the adverse effects of chemical substances on human health and the environment, mo
September 13, 2019
New strategy to kill pathogens resistant to antibiotics
A new Trojan horse approach could lead to treatments for some antibiotic-resistant bacteria. A deadly, antibiotic-resi
August 13, 2019
Live mitochondria seen in unprecedented detail: photobleaching in STED microscopy overcome
A research team led by Nagoya University has created a fluorescent marker molecule that does not degrade under a STED m
August 13, 2019
SPEECHLESS, SCREAM and Stomata Development in Plant Leaves
A Nagoya University and Washington University-led team of scientists with two disparate sets of expertise - in plant bi
August 8, 2019
The role of GABA neurons in the central circadian clock has been discovered
The research team led by Dr. Daisuke Ono and Prof. Akihiro Yamanaka of the Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya Universit
July 11, 2019
Nagoya University participated in a partly crowd-funded research collaboration involving numerous Japanese and French u
June 22, 2019
Scientists at Nagoya University, Japan, have created materials that shrink uniformly in all directions when heated under
June 12, 2019
Viewing electricity distribution and consumption as a large complex system with a lot of uncertainty, a group of resear
May 21, 2019
Quest for the "Holy Grail": Plumbene, Graphene's Latest Cousin, Realized on the "Nano Water Cube"
Nagoya University-led researchers have created "plumbene", a 2D-honeycomb sheet of lead atoms. Plumbene has the largest
May 10, 2019
Switching Superconductivity On and Off in a Transistor By Bending it or Changing the Voltage
Strongly correlated materials can change their resistivity from infinity to zero with minute changes in conditions. Now
April 2, 2019 FEATURE
Iron-oxide (hematite and goethite) concretions found on Mars and Earth may have been formed by the same newly-proposed
March 26, 2019 PRESS RELEASE
Researchers Unveil Effects of Dust Particles on Cloud Properties
Scientists use powerful techniques to visualize effects of dust particles on cloud formations. An international team
November 14, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
A collaboration between Nagoya University and TU Braunschweig finds evidence that when projectiles hit soft clumps of d
November 14, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Nagoya University-led researchers have found an easier, scalable way to produce high-quality 2D sheets of germanium, po
October 26, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Research Reveals Secret Shared by Comets and Sand Crabs
Researchers at Nagoya University find a mechanical connection between sand crab burrow widths and widths of cometary pi
October 24, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, National Institutes of Natural Science Kavli IPMU/The University of Tokyo N
October 15, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Molecular Pulleys Raise Both the Flexibility and Toughness of Advanced Plastics
Collaboration based at Nagoya University uses polyrotaxane cross-linkers to improve the performance of rubber-like poly
September 19, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Wave-particle Interactions Allow Collision-free Energy Transfer in Space Plasma
A team including researchers from Nagoya University finds evidence of collisionless energy transfer occurring in the pl
September 11, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Evaluating the Contribution of Black Carbon to Climate Change
Collaboration between Nagoya University and Cornell University develops improved model to assess the ability of black c
September 6, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Simple but Effective: Spontaneous Synthesis of Homogenous Polymer Networks
Researchers from Nagoya University develop a spontaneous polymer gel synthesis for the preparation of reproducible netw
August 28, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Scientists Advance Technique for Developing Novel Light Beams from Synchrotron Radiation
A new study has demonstrated a method that produces novel light beams from synchrotron light sources, opening up a new
August 27, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
High-Sugar Feeding only at Active Times of Day Reduces Adverse Effects in Rats
Nagoya University researchers showed that limiting the consumption of a high-sucrose diet to the nighttime, when rats a
August 23, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Signaling Cascade that Repairs Damaged Nerve Cells Characterized
Researchers at Nagoya University have identified the series of molecules involved in the regeneration of damaged nerves
August 9, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Hybrid catalyst with high enantiomer selectivity
press released on August 9, 2018 Joint press release by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Hokkaido Univer
July 13, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Rice plants evolve to adapt to flooding
An international research team have discovered a gene in rice that is critical to its survival in flood conditions. The
June 27, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Recreating the Chameleon: Material Mimics Color Changes Of Living Organisms
Researchers at Nagoya University develop a composite material that, by adjusting its composition and exposing it to dif
June 8, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
"Tricking" Bacteria into Hydroxylating Benzene
Nagoya University researchers use E.coli to convert benzene into phenol, simplifying a chemical reaction that is diffic
May 18, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Keep the Light Off: A Material with Improved Mechanical Performance in the Dark
Researchers at Nagoya University find an inorganic semiconductor is brittle when exposed to light, but flexible in the
May 2, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Cracking Open the Formation of Fossil Concretions
Researchers at Nagoya University resolve the formation mechanism of "spherical carbonate concretions" and find they for
May 1, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Real-time Coverage of Inside of the Brain Made Possible
Nagoya University-centered researchers develop novel system for in vivo real-time monitoring of metabolites in a living
April 26, 2018 HIGHLIGHT
Electrons and positrons collision for the first time at the SuperKEKB accelerator!
Particle physicists at Nagoya University were very excited watching the memorial event of the new international experi
April 17, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Global first determination of crystal structure of gastric proton pump
Nagoya University-centered researchers first in world to determine crystal structure of gastric proton pump responsible
April 16, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Innate immune adaptor TRIF confers neuroprotection in ALS mice by eliminating abnormal glial cells
Researchers led by Nagoya University revealed that deficiency of the innate immune adaptor TRIF significantly shortened
March 29, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Inherent Feminizing Effect of Germ Cells: New Insights into Sex Determination
Nagoya University-led study shows for the first time germ cells have an inherent property to feminize the body in teleo
March 26, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Superconductivity in an Alloy with Quasicrystal Structure
Japanese researchers observe superconductivity in a quasicrystal for the first time. press released on March 26, 2018
March 22, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Scientists at Nagoya University have developed a simple way to align molecules in one direction on a flat graphene surf
March 22, 2018 HIGHLIGHT
A Step Forward to Search for New Physics beyond the Standard Model
A new international experimental project, the Belle II experiment using the SuperKEKB electron-positron collider at the
March 19, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Even flies like a familiar song: How auditory learning shapes fly behavior
Researchers at Nagoya University develop fruit fly model to explore how learned auditory cues alter mating behavior and
March 13, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Scientists accurately model the action of aerosols on clouds
Using the powerful K computer, an international research group have for the first time accurately calculated the effect
March 12, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Digging up the Precambrian: Fossil Burrows Show Early Origins of Animal Behavior
Researchers led by Nagoya University discover penetrative trace fossils from the late Ediacaran of western Mongolia, re
March 6, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Metal-free Catalyst Extends the Range of Ester Synthesis
Nagoya University researchers produce valuable esters in high yield using environment-friendly catalyst. press released
February 19, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
An international team of scientists has developed a water-soluble "warped nanographene", a flexible molecule that is bi
February 16, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Nitrate flux in the Arctic not following the decreasing NOx emissions in neighboring countries
Nitrate deposits in the Arctic remains high even after the turn of the century, despite environmental policies adopted
February 15, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Dance of auroras: Scientists make first direct observation of electron frolic
The shower of electrons bouncing across Earth's magnetosphere - commonly known as the Northern Lights - has been direct
February 8, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Nanographenes are attracting wide interest from many researchers as a powerful candidate for the next generation of car
January 23, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
Professor Keiko Torii (ITbM, Nagoya University; HHMI; University of Washington) and her colleagues, Associate Professor
January 19, 2018 PRESS RELEASE
2D Tin (Stanene) without Buckling: A Possible Topological Insulator
Nagoya University-led researchers produce 2D sheets of tin atoms predicted to have exotic uses in electronics. press re
December 29, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Pollen tube guidance towards the ovule is an important step for fertilization in flowering plants. In order for this to
December 25, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Development of a Nanowire Device to Detect Cancer with a Urine Test
Researchers centered at Nagoya University develop a nanowire device able to detect microscopic levels of urinary marker
November 22, 2017 HIGHLIGHT
Physicists at Nagoya University discover a huge void in Giza's Great Pyramid by cosmic-ray imaging
Nagoya University-led researchers discover big void in Egypt's Great Pyramid by detecting cosmic-ray particles Figure
November 13, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Deadly Combination in Neurodegenerative Diseases Revealed
Japanese researchers develop new mouse model that captures pathology of sporadic neurological diseases press released
October 23, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Astronomers Follow Gravitational Waves to Treasure
Astronomers have tracked down the source of a gravitational wave and discovered the first observed kilonova: a nuclear
September 20, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Scientists at ITbM, Nagoya University have synthesized a new bioactive small molecule that has the ability to increase
September 14, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
"Handedness" in Scale-eating Fish: Nature and Nurture
Two researchers from Nagoya University and the University of Toyama find scale-eating fish have a naturally stronger si
September 5, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Biologists at the National Institute for Technology and ITbM, Nagoya University have discovered that Japanese medaka fi
August 29, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
High-speed switching for ultrafast electromechanical switches and sensors
Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology, Nagoya University, Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI),
August 28, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Nagoya-led team flips the switch on ferroelectrics
Nagoya University-led international collaboration develops new approach to advanced sensor and energy harvesting device
August 21, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Nagoya Physicists Resolve Long-Standing Mystery of Structure-Less Transition
Nagoya University-led team of physicists use a synchrotron radiation X-ray source to probe a so-called "structure-less"
August 18, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Mechanisms Explaining Positional Diversity of the Hindlimb in Tetrapod Evolution
Researchers at Nagoya University uncover the gene and protein involved in the determination of the hind legs in tetrapo
August 18, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
How Whip-like Cell Appendages Promote Bodily Fluid Flow
Researchers at Nagoya University have identified a molecule that enables cell appendages called cilia to beat in a coor
August 17, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Chemists at ITbM, Nagoya University have developed a super-photostable fluorescent dye, PhoxBright 430 (PB430), to visu
August 10, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Successful filming of fastest aurora flickering
An international team led by researchers at National Institute of Polar Research, along with researchers at Nagoya Univ
August 3, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Different Sensory Pathways Engaged in Feeling and Responding to External Temperature
A team at Nagoya University has shed light on how distinct sensory neural pathways function in "feeling" changes in tem
July 28, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
On-Chip Pumps Achieve High-Speed Sorting of Large Cells
A research group in Nagoya University developed a high-speed cell sorting method of large cells with high-viability usi
July 24, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Scientists at Nagoya University have developed a new way to make stimuli-responsive materials in a predictable manner.
July 13, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Nagoya Medical Researchers Propose New Disease Category of Skin Disorders
Nagoya University-led team reviews skin diseases to define a new type of genetic-based inflammation for improving diagn
July 10, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Nagoya Forensic Scientists Recover Human DNA from Mosquitos
Nagoya University research team shows that human blood extracted from mosquitos remains viable for DNA analysis up to t
June 27, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Nagoya University chemists turn metal catalysis on its head for a sustainable future
Nagoya University researchers take a nonintuitive approach to metal catalysis for selective conversion of biomass into
June 16, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Skin Disease Caused by Sperm Cell Transmission of Keratin Mutation
A Nagoya University research collaboration reveals the father-daughter inheritance of a mosaic skin disease as a sperm
June 8, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Lost Your Appetite? Try Inviting Yourself to Dinner
Researchers at Nagoya University reveal that eating in front of a mirror--or even with a picture of yourself eating--ma
June 1, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Dual Role of Fruit Fly Protein in Connecting Chromosome Copies
Nagoya University researchers identified combined function for Drosophila protein in launching and maintaining a proces
May 30, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Scientists identify protein linked to chronic heart failure
A Nagoya University-led research team has identified a receptor protein on the surface of heart cells that promotes chr
May 26, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Nagoya University Researchers Break Down Plastic Waste
Nagoya University-based research team develops new highly efficient catalyst for breaking resistant chemical bonds, pav
May 24, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
One-Dimensional Crystals for Low-Temperature Thermoelectric Cooling
Researchers at Nagoya University report high thermoelectric powers in one-dimensional crystals for practical low-temper
May 12, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Chemists have tried to synthesize carbon nanobelts for more than 60 years, but none have succeeded until now. A team at
May 8, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Bird Feathers Inspire Researchers to Produce Vibrant New Colors
A Nagoya University-led research team mimics the rich color of bird plumage and demonstrates new ways to control how li
April 26, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
New Model Could Help Predict Major Earthquakes
A Nagoya University-led team reveals the mechanisms behind different earthquakes at a plate boundary on the west coast
March 30, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Red and Violet Light Reset the Circadian Clock in Algae via Novel Pathway
Nagoya University-led researchers uncover novel red- and violet-light-sensitive pathway that helps keep green algae's s
March 27, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Nitrogen Foraging Ability of Plants Relies on Mobile Shoot-Root Hormone Signal
Research at Nagoya University uncovers molecular shoot-to-root signal in nitrogen-starved plants, revealing role for mo
March 23, 2017 HIGHLIGHT
Dr. Ryuji Kato, an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Nagoya University, Japan, Dr
March 8, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Ultrafast Detection of a Cancer Biomarker Enabled by Innovative Nanobiodevice
Nagoya University-led collaboration develops a pioneering nanobiodevice that can isolate cancer biomarkers quickly with
March 7, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Identification of Genes Controlling Mouthpart Development Key to Insect Diversity
Nagoya University-led international research reveals functions of mouthpart-controlling genes in development of enlarge
February 14, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
New Peptide Hormone Aids Waterproof Barrier Formation in Plant Roots
Nagoya University researchers identify peptide hormones needed for formation and maintenance of plant root barrier to p
February 13, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Link Identified between Nerve Cell Proteins and Middle-age Onset Dementia
Nagoya University-led research identifies role for neuronal protein interaction in preventing frontotemporal lobar dege
February 8, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
Record-Breaking Material that Contracts When Heated
Researchers based at Nagoya University discover ceramic material that contracts on heating by more than twice the previ
February 7, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
An international team led by researchers at Nagoya University, along with US and Swiss colleagues, has identified a new
January 26, 2017 PRESS RELEASE
New Insights into Brain Circuit for Hunger Responses during Starvation
Researchers uncover mechanism by which hypothalamic neural signaling drives hunger responses to survive starvation. F
December 15, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
First experimental evidence of 3D aromaticity in stacked antiaromatic compounds
International collaboration led by Nagoya University uses two-dimensional antiaromatic materials to realize three-dimen
December 14, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Anti-Tumor Effect of Novel Plasma Medicine Caused by Lactate
Nagoya University researchers develop cold plasma-activated Ringer's solution for chemotherapy. The solution has anti-t
December 2, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Improving the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Gels through Molecular Design
Research team develops new approach to strengthen polymer gels by changing the length of polymer "thread" per molecular
November 29, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Announcement of Joint Study to Design Nanoporous Materials to Carry Small Molecules
Materials acting like sponge to safely capture, store, and release essential small molecules. press released on Novembe
November 18, 2016 FEATURE
Since 2014, Nagoya University has supported researchers in forming promising international research hubs under the "Prog
November 9, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Humans Proven to Recognize Partially Obscured Snakes More Easily than Other Animals
Nagoya University research team uses new image processing tool to confirm human visual system has evolved specifically
November 9, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Collapse of mitochondria-associated membrane in ALS
Mitochondria-associated membrane (MAM) is a contacting site of endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria, and plays a key
October 21, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Self-Assembly of Photoresponsive Polymer Brushes to Realize Advanced Surfaces
Japanese researchers develop a new approach for obtaining functional surfaces consisting of organized polymers. press r
October 14, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Novel Target for Diabetes Drug Identified as Ion Exchanger
Nagoya University-led researchers use nematode worms as a model to identify a new target of the type 2 diabetes drug me
October 6, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
New Device Enables Rapid Identification of Brain Cancer Type and Tumor Margin
Research team centered at Nagoya University develops a device for quick, accurate identification of a mutation strongly
October 6, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Unraveling Roundworm Nerve Regeneration Mechanism Could Aid Nerve Injury Treatment
Nagoya University researchers clarify detailed molecular mechanisms behind regrowth of severed nerves in roundworms; co
September 14, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Japanese Research Team Elucidates Structure of Bacterial Flagellar Motor Protein
Nagoya University-led Japanese researchers reveal the 3D structure of a bacterial propeller protein. press released on
September 8, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Novel Nanoscale Detection of Real-Time DNA Amplification Holds Promise for Diagnostics
Research team led by Nagoya University develop a label-free method for detecting DNA amplification in real time based o
September 5, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Human Selection Pressure on Novel Peptide Aided Domestication of Asian Rice
International research team led by Nagoya University identifies peptide required for awn development in wild rice, and
August 2, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
New Index Reveals Likelihood of Terrestrial or Aquatic Lifestyles of Extinct Mammals
Researchers at Nagoya University establish a new index based on rib strength measurement, which can use fossil records
July 22, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Neuronal activity shows link between wakefulness and fight-or-flight response in mice
Researchers centered at Nagoya University revealed a role for orexin neurons of the hypothalamus in regulating the resp
June 27, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Analysis of Genetic Repeats Suggests Role for DNA Instability in Schizophrenia
International researchers centered at Nagoya University use a highly sensitive technique to identify significantly more
June 14, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Ancient DNA Analysis Explains Spread of Domestic Goats from Fertile Crescent into Caucasus
Nagoya University-based researchers analyze ancient DNA of Neolithic domestic goats to reveal that the goats were intro
June 3, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
How Southeastern Mayan people overcame the catastrophic eruption of Ilopango?
A Nagoya University researcher and his leading international research group discovered a Great Platform built with diff
May 18, 2016 HIGHLIGHT
Development of a novel in vivo real-time analysis by combining knowledge and skills
Associate Prof. Kei Zaitsu and Assistant Prof. Yumi Hayashi are faculty members at the Graduate School of Medicine. They
March 25, 2016 HIGHLIGHT
A new simple and green synthetic method for the production of pharmaceuticals
Prof. Kazuaki Ishihara, Associate Prof. Manabu Hatano, and Mr. Katsuya Yamakawa (a graduate student), Graduate School of
March 22, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
From Feeling to Reacting: A Two-way Street between Temperature Sensing, Brain Activity
Nagoya University researchers reveal how perceived external information is converted into a succession of neural activi
March 22, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
New Coronal Mass Ejection Simulations Hold Promise for Future of Space Weather Forecasting
Researchers develop a successful and validated new model of coronal mass ejections to improve space weather forecasting
March 22, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Research Team Sheds Light on "Rightie" or "Leftie" Behavior in a Scale-eating Cichlid
Nagoya University-based scientists demonstrate the development of behavioral laterality (left-/right-handedness) in a s
March 18, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Genetically Engineered Immune Cell Therapy Found to Boost Survival in Mice with Brain Tumors
Nagoya University-led research team shows in mice the potential of a special immune cell that targets a key protein in
March 18, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Dopamine Signaling Pathway that Controls Cocaine Reward in Mice Identified
A Nagoya University-based research team has discovered how dopamine controls the brain's response to cocaine. Findings
March 18, 2016 PRESS RELEASE
Breakthrough Improves Method for Synthesizing Cyanohydrins as Pharmaceutical Precursors
A research group led by Dr. Kazuaki Ishihara, a professor at Nagoya University, has established a new method of chemic
February 17, 2016 HIGHLIGHT
Discovery of a new memory mechanism―expecting infinite practical use
Nagoya University collaborative research groups led by Prof. Ikue Mori from the Graduate School of Science and Prof. Koz
January 14, 2016 HIGHLIGHT
"What makes you anxious about life after 65?" ―Advice to the worlds' aging population from Japan
Designated Associate Prof. Yoshihiko Kadoya of the Graduate School of Economics at Nagoya University has successfully de
December 10, 2015 HIGHLIGHT
Prof. Kenichiro Sugitani and Associate Prof. Koichi Mimura at the Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya Unive
November 27, 2015 HIGHLIGHT
Prof. Kenichiro Itami, Prof. Takashi Yoshimura, Prof. Steve Kay, and Prof. Stephan Irle along with their research groups
November 12, 2015 HIGHLIGHT
Prof. Yoshinobu Baba, Associate Prof. Noritada Kaji, and Assistant Prof. Takao Yasui from the Graduate School of Enginee
October 21, 2015 HIGHLIGHT
Exploring the entire story of plant fertilization using live imaging
Prof. Tetsuya Higashiyama's research groups, WPI-ITbM and JST-ERATO Higashiyama Live-Holonics Project, Nagoya University
September 14, 2015 HIGHLIGHT
Updating human evolution through examination of technological innovation in stone tools
Assistant Prof. Seiji Kadowaki, Nagoya University Museum and Graduate School of Environmental Studies at Nagoya Universi
May 26, 2015 HIGHLIGHT
Young researchers' inquiring minds and ambition, to produce newborn benzene molecules
Prof. Kenichiro Itami, Associate Prof. Junichiro Yamaguchi, Mr. Shin Suzuki (a post-graduate student), and Designated As
May 8, 2015 HIGHLIGHT
Medical−engineering cooperation for safe and secure surgical treatments
Assistant Prof. Tomonaga Ueno and Visiting Associate Prof. Keiko Irie of the Social Innovation Design Center (SIDC), Ins
April 28, 2015 HIGHLIGHT
Young researchers' glittering success with decorated molecular rings
Prof. Kenichiro Itami, Designated Associate Prof. Yasutomo Segawa, and Ms. Natsumi Kubota (a post-graduate student) at t
March 26, 2015 HIGHLIGHT
The WISH project, fighting world hunger
Prof. Motoyuki Ashikari and his research group at the Bioscience and Biotechnology Center, Nagoya University, have disco
March 12, 2015 HIGHLIGHT
Nanotechnology opens up for "ultrafast" genetic testing
Prof. Yoshinobu Baba, Assistant Prof. Takao Yasui, and their colleagues at the Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya Un
March 2, 2015 HIGHLIGHT
Discovery of a new plant hormone that perceives and compensates for "hunger"
Prof. Yoshikatsu Matsubayashi, Dr. Ryo Tabata, Ms. Kumiko Sumida, and Assistant Prof. Hidefumi Shinohara at the Division
February 19, 2015 HIGHLIGHT
"Longing for spring:" elucidation of the mechanism of survival strategy
Professor Takashi Yoshimura, Dr. Keisuke Ikegami (currently an assistant professor at Kinki University Faculty of Medici
February 4, 2015 HIGHLIGHT
The development of novel "stimuli-sensitive" hydrogels for various applications
Associate Prof. Yukikazu Takeoka and his research group at the Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University invente
January 29, 2015 HIGHLIGHT
To increase the reliability of green fluorescent protein (GFP) use
Green fluorescent protein (GFP) is one of the most important tools used in contemporary bioscience. Dr. Shoji Segami, Pr
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Colors and Patterns in Medaka: Underlying Mechanisms of Pigment Cell Differentiation
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Solar Wind Protecting the Earth: An Accurate 3D Simulation of the Heliosphere
April 8, 2014
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Earth Weather Can Reach Space: Typhoon-Induced Atmospheric Waves in Space
February 24, 2014
Sustainable Resource Use: A New Promoter that Enables Efficient Use of a Rare Metal
February 17, 2014
Moisture Can Kill Forests: Hydrological Circulation and Boreal Forests in Siberia
February 17, 2014
Measurement Technique with Nanometric Resolution: A Big Step toward Further Material Development
January 28, 2014
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A New Cross-coupling Reaction that Enables the Efficient Synthesis of Triarylmethanes
January 6, 2014
December 24, 2013
Differences in the Language Processing System Derived From Different Dialects
December 24, 2013
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An Innovative Material for Power-Loss Reduction in Future Energy Applications
December 2, 2013
Mechanism of "Crowding-out" Hot Jupiter by Terrestrial Planets
November 27, 2013
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Microcage Arrays to Ensure Stable Ovule Growth and Observation
November 6, 2013
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Identification of Secondary Causal Mutations in Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia
August 12, 2013
MRAP2 Gene Determining Your Weight: Identification of an Obesity-Suppressing Gene in Mice
August 7, 2013
Phase-resetting Mechanism of the Circadian Clock in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
July 24, 2013
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June 6, 2013
Unlocking 70 years of Mystery by Shedding Light on a Hereditary Skin Disorder
June 3, 2013
A Recipe for Good Health: A Lipid for Supporting Mitochondrial Function
May 31, 2013
Plants that Save the World: Fertilization Control and Production of New Plant Species
May 23, 2013
Computers Take the Place of Eyes and Brains: Cultured Cell Image Diagnosis Programs
May 13, 2013
Linking the Past to the Future -Carbon 14 Content in 1900 year-old Tree Rings-
May 1, 2013
The Evolution of Exaggerated Horns in Japanese Rhinoceros Beetles
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