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15 Jul 2011
RIKEN
A family tree of the 2009 pandemic influenza viruses in Japan reveals a high rate of viral evolution
Bioengineered tooth unit
12 Jul 2011
Tokyo University of Science
Collaborative research from the Tokyo University of Science shows potential for bioengineered mature organ replacement as a next generation regenerative therapy.
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13 May 2011
RIKEN
Assessing the chemical diversity of genetically modified organisms is an important first step for evaluating their safety
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12 May 2011
RIKEN
Researchers at the RIKEN Plant Science Center (PSC) have clarified a key epigenetic mechanism by which an enzyme in the model plant Arabidopsis protects cells from harmful DNA elements.
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25 Apr 2011
RIKEN
Analysis of mutations of the 2009 pandemic influenza A(H1N1) virus by researchers at the RIKEN Omics Science Center (OSC) has revealed major genetic differences between the virus in its early phase of infection in Japan and in its peak phase.
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08 Apr 2011
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Monkeys infected with an emerging malaria strain are providing a reservoir for human disease in South-east Asia, according to research published today.
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08 Mar 2011
RIKEN
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a cluster of genetically determined eye disorders that cause visual defects such as night blindness and narrowing of the field of vision, due to progressive loss of rod photoreceptors. New work by Zi-Bing Jin and colleagues looks to add a set of powerful new tools for those searching for treatments for RP.
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03 Mar 2011
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
The rapid development of computational tools is shedding light on new genetic and molecular studies, but it is also creating headaches for the scientists involved in this research.
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09 Sep 2010
RIKEN
Press Release - Reported in PLoS Computational Biology, the findings offer fundamental insights relevant to a wide range of biological, physical and technical systems.
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18 Jun 2010
RIKEN
The discovery of novel risk factors for osteoarthritis illuminates a probable role for the immune system in the pathology of this joint disorder
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07 May 2010
RIKEN
A large-scale genetic study reveals a novel risk factor for a potentially fatal kidney disorder associated with diabetes
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19 Mar 2010
RIKEN
A ‘family’ tree of enzymes from protists in the termite gut may help boost biofuels research
26 Feb 2010
RIKEN
Characterization of changes acquired by gene pairs over time reveals principles underlying evolution of gene function
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06 Jan 2010
RIKEN
A research team at RIKEN has clarified details of key mechanisms driving the emergence of functional novelty in genes of eukaryotes. In a paper to appear in PLoS Genetics, the researchers analyze the molecular-level mechanisms of functionalization in duplicate genes, shedding light on their relationship to morphological evolution.
13 Nov 2009
RIKEN
Experiments simulating zero-gravity conditions reveal developmental difficulties arising from mammalian reproduction in space
29 May 2009
RIKEN
A well-tuned sense of taste is about far more than being able to enjoy a fancy dinner—it represents a key survival mechanism, helping animals to rapidly identify potential food sources as tasty or toxic. A combination of computational and experimental techniques helps researchers to identify a gene involved in taste bud development
29 May 2009
RIKEN
Immature mice father faster medical research via an assisted reproduction technique that speeds up the production of mouse models
17 Apr 2009
RIKEN
A unique metabolic fingerprint of an individual can be built up by using a common spectroscopy technique to identify the molecules involved
03 Apr 2009
RIKEN
Inhibiting GSK-3β, a molecule that causes Alzheimer disease pathology, may also create memory problems
20 Mar 2009
RIKEN
Multiple timescales of neural activities are important to motor-control systems in animals, according to research using robots
23 Jan 2009
RIKEN
RIKEN researchers report that social courtship behavior in male zebra finches increases brain activity in a similar fashion as drugs abuse.
28 Nov 2008
RIKEN
A common mechanism may explain cognitive dysfunction during both aging and Alzheimer’s disease
17 Aug 2007
RIKEN
Human society puts heavy demands on the brain. Neurons must adapt rapidly to contextual changes in the social environment. Researchers at the RIKEN Brain Science Institute in Wako are gaining insight into this ‘social brain function’ by observing Japanese macaque monkeys
30 Nov 2006
Wellcome Trust
For the first time in almost forty years, researchers are creating a global map of malaria risk. The Malaria Atlas Project, or MAP, will help identify populations at particular risk and predict the impact of the disease, allowing health resources to be targeted at those areas most at risk.
20 Jan 2006
Nature Publishing Group
Pleasurable Kingdom: Animals and the nature of feeling good; Viruses Vs. Superbugs: A solution to the antibiotics crisis?; One tortoise's tale of conservation, commerce, cloning, combat and collecting on the high seas; A refreshing polemic on the promises, pitfalls and politics of science - with cartoons!