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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
