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
