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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
27 Jan 2010
SERDANG, 18 January – Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has restructured the program module for Bachelor of Consumer Studies (BPG) as offered by the Faculty of Human Ecology (FEM) for the purpose of enhancing the its quality.
Nature Publishing Group
27 Jan 2010
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Metabolic engineering: Making the most of biomass, Cell biology: Hsp70 offers clues to lysosomal storage disorders, Climate: Quantifying the feedback; Astronomy: Gamma-ray bursts without the gamma-rays?, Chemistry: Breaking a strong bond with tungsten and Evolution: Some bare truths about running
Nature Publishing Group
24 Jan 2010
A new role for prion protein; Proteins implicated in magnetoreception; Clocking perceptual speed; Risk variants for pancreatic cancer; Getting to the bones of echolocation; Jupiter’s moons diverged through bombardment; New chemistry clicks and Levitated half-tonne magnet recreates planetary plasmas
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
23 Jan 2010
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s School of Design (SD) has set up the world's first image database on the lifestyle of middle-class Chinese families after gathering massive data on their living environment and analysing their expectations for modern life.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
23 Jan 2010
An SNSA second-class award went to Dr Chau Kwok-wing, Associate Professor of the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering of PolyU. He is honoured for the joint research project "Multiobjective decision making and rainfall-runoff prediction theories for complex flood control system for reservoirs" nominated by Liaoning Province.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
23 Jan 2010
PENANG, 20 January: Many children throughout the world suffer from language disorders mainly because of the failure to identify these problems at an early stage. This problem can be overcome if the language disorders are identified early.
RIKEN
22 Jan 2010
A molecule that regulates expression of two growth factors is critical for inner ear development
RIKEN
22 Jan 2010
Inhibitory neurons in the visual cortex of the brain exhibit a bidirectional form of plasticity after visual deprivation
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RIKEN
22 Jan 2010
The photograph depicts epidermal layer cells of dry Lotus japonicus seed, dyed so as to highlight seed segmentation.
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
22 Jan 2010
A researcher in UNIMAS has came with a 3-in-1 Flexi Jacket, an innovative design concept that allows a backpack to serve as a hooded waterproof jacket and later in the evening, as a tent to protect its user from the outdoor natural elements.
Nature Publishing Group
20 Jan 2010
In Nature China this week - Antagonizing the G protein-coupled receptor could be a safe and effective treatment method for Alzheimer's disease
Nature Publishing Group
20 Jan 2010
Biodiversity: Ocean currents carried mammals to Madagascar, Synthetic biology: Making waves, Neuroscience: Grid power, Opinion: Two takes on building consensus about science, Materials: A mouldable, self-healing clay-based hydrogel, Materials science: Size matters in deformation twinning and Meteorites: Solving the colour conundrum
Nature Publishing Group
20 Jan 2010
Nature's News Feature's this week highlights uncertainties in four key areas of climate science: precipitation, regional climate predictions, palaeoclimate data and aerosols and takes a look at five of the technical challenges involved in blending the sciences of engineering and biology.
Waseda University
18 Jan 2010
In determining whether or not the contract with the renewal fee clause infringed the Consumer Contract Act, Article 10, the court continued to rule that it did not infringe and that it was valid up to the decision that was made by the Otsu District Court on March 27, 2009.
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
Cancer
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.
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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
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RIKEN
15 Jan 2010
Combining design concepts produces a high-sensitivity detector that could enable greater exploitation of terahertz radiation
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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