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19 Mar 2010
A ‘family’ tree of enzymes from protists in the termite gut may help boost biofuels research
26 Feb 2010
Characterization of changes acquired by gene pairs over time reveals principles underlying evolution of gene function
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06 Jan 2010
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
Experiments simulating zero-gravity conditions reveal developmental difficulties arising from mammalian reproduction in space
29 May 2009
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
Immature mice father faster medical research via an assisted reproduction technique that speeds up the production of mouse models
17 Apr 2009
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
Inhibiting GSK-3β, a molecule that causes Alzheimer disease pathology, may also create memory problems
20 Mar 2009
Multiple timescales of neural activities are important to motor-control systems in animals, according to research using robots
23 Jan 2009
RIKEN researchers report that social courtship behavior in male zebra finches increases brain activity in a similar fashion as drugs abuse.
28 Nov 2008
A common mechanism may explain cognitive dysfunction during both aging and Alzheimer’s disease
17 Aug 2007
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
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
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