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