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Waseda University
18 Jan 2010
For eleven years straight, from 1998 on, the suicide rate in Japan has exceeded 30,000 per year, and this year shows no signs of letting up. Young people do not make up a large number of these suicides by any means, but as youth is a period with a low mortality rate in general, suicide is becoming a leading cause of death among them.
Waseda University
18 Jan 2010
Archaeology values actual historical facts as a first priority, rather than what is often referred to as the implied truth and meaning of history. Ruins and relics, also known as buried cultural properties, are almost the only hard evidence that reveals such historical facts.
Waseda University
18 Jan 2010
We defined “ill-temperedness” as employees’ inability to cooperate with each other and analyzed it from a viewpoint of social exchange theory, which is my primary research interest. In general, the company organization is based on a system where employees pay a cost in the form of labor to earn a profit that is later distributed among them.
Waseda University
18 Jan 2010
I am specialized in ergonomics and am focusing my research on the next generation media, which is currently not yet prevalent but have a potential in the near future. When I was an undergraduate student, I undertook a research evaluating 3D images from the human perspective for the first time.
Waseda University
18 Jan 2010
I have been voicing my dissenting opinion of abolishing the use of Food for Specified Health Uses (FOSHU)—as well as the system itself—on the grounds that consumers are given no guarantee of the effectiveness of such products.
Nature Publishing Group
17 Jan 2010
Origin of fat build up in muscle, A new risk locus for major mood disorders, Long-term contamination in Alaska, New variants influence type 2 diabetes risk and blood sugar levels, Host factors implicated in influenza virus replication and more
Asia Research News
15 Jan 2010
The field of research into cancer is constantly expanding and developing. Here we highlight the many experts and research projects on cancer including genetic implications and possible new treatments. Experts are listed in this article.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
15 Jan 2010
Organising dialogues that cut across language and national barriers is the best way in seeking solutions to the armed conflict in Mindanao, Philippines.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
15 Jan 2010
15 Jan, Kunming, China - More than 30 partner institutions attended the Asian Partnership on Emerging Infectious Diseases (APEIR) meeting where researchers presented key findings to the media. The key outcomes from the research are summarised in this press release.
RIKEN
15 Jan 2010
RIKEN invites applications for the position of Chief Scientist (Laboratory Director) to head a new laboratory in Innovative Light Sources Division of RIKEN SPring-8 Center (RSC). Applications from overseas are welcome.
RIKEN
15 Jan 2010
RIKEN invites applications for the position of Chief Scientist to lead a new laboratory working on The Advanced Science Institute (ASI).
RIKEN
15 Jan 2010
Eight Nobel laureates, including RIKEN President Ryoji Noyori and Brain Science Institute Director Susumu Tonegawa, delivered a message to Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama on November 26 rejecting recently proposed cuts to basic science budgets.
RIKEN
15 Jan 2010
Research on the mechanism of gene switching could pave the way for regenerative medicine and provide a phenomenological foundation for the emerging field of epigenetics
RIKEN
15 Jan 2010
Combining design concepts produces a high-sensitivity detector that could enable greater exploitation of terahertz radiation
RIKEN
15 Jan 2010
A new recording method shows how microcircuitry in the motor cortex of the brain controls voluntary movements
Nature Publishing Group
13 Jan 2010
In Nature China this week - Medical genetics: Silence of the gene
Nanyang Technological University
13 Jan 2010
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have jointly developed a Prostate Robotic System with the Singapore General Hospital that will improve the diagnosis and treatment of prostrate cancer.
RIKEN
13 Jan 2010
Internship/Lecture: Jul. 1 - Aug. 26, 2010
Lecture July 20 - 30, 2010
Application Deadline Feb. 28, 2010
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
13 Jan 2010
Safety at the workplace should not rely solely based on experience, as this notion may turn out fatal.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
13 Jan 2010
The USM FC team showed excellent form when they defeated Pos Malaysia 1-0 on home ground yesterday.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
13 Jan 2010
Three-day workshop from January 12-14 at India International Centre, Delhi
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11 Jan 2010
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) through the Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (IPPT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11 Jan 2010
Any university that wishes to set up a Students’ Parliament in their respective campuses has the right to determine the model and format they wish to follow.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11 Jan 2010
With the collaboration of researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), three secondary schools made the nation proud in the CO2nnect –CO2 on the way to school competition organized by Partnership and Participation for A Sustainable Tomorrow (SUPPORT) recently.
Nature Publishing Group
10 Jan 2010
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Neuroscience: How light can hurt; Genetics: Genetic variants influence heart function; Chemical Biology: A new peek at PI(3)K inhibitors and Geoscience: Heat flow on Enceladus
RIKEN
08 Jan 2010
Controllable quantum systems that allow us to better understand complex physical processes are now within reach
RIKEN
08 Jan 2010
Revelation of key elements of how the digestive system defends the body broadens the scope for oral vaccines
RIKEN
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.
Keio University
06 Jan 2010
A Happy New Year to you all. I wish you the best of health and happiness for 2010.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
05 Jan 2010
More than 100 privacy protection and biometrics security experts and policy makers and industry practitioners from over 10 countries and territories gathered at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) to attend the Third International Conference on Ethics and Policy of Biometrics.