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
