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RIKEN
26 Dec 2009
By being picky about its binding partners, an RNA-modifying enzyme brings an important measure of quality control to the protein production process
RIKEN
26 Dec 2009
Structural details of an environment-sensing protein complex could guide development of new drugs to direct plant growth or combat bacterial infection
RIKEN
26 Dec 2009
A new terahertz light source and detector could open the way for the practical application of terahertz waves
RIKEN
26 Dec 2009
On October 24, RIKEN Executive Director Kenji Takeda visited Zhejiang University in China to sign an important collaborative agreement between the two institutions.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
26 Dec 2009
Sarawak researchers studying to make paper from sago waste in Mukah and Pusak areas, Sarawak, East Malaysia.
RIKEN
24 Dec 2009
Press Release - A new fluorescent protein has illuminated complex neural networks of the hippocampus. The protein, engineered by researchers at RIKEN opens the possibility to dramatically extend the scope of research into brain function.
Nature Publishing Group
23 Dec 2009
In Nature Chine this week - Public health: When swine flu first hit China
Tokyo University of Science
23 Dec 2009
The Tokyo University of Science held the Fourth International Collaboration Workshop for three days from Tuesday, December 8 to Thursday, December 10 at the Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo.
Tokyo University of Science
23 Dec 2009
A one-week intensive course "Building Fire Protection & Safety" was held from December 14th to 18th at the Urban & Architectural Institute, National University of Civil Engineering in Hanoi, Vietnam.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
23 Dec 2009
A new approach known as co-management of natural resources is an effective alternative in many circumstances for managing common resources sustainably and equitably.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
21 Dec 2009
Kuala Lumpur – A team of researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) walked away with 2 Gold, 2 silver and 6 bronze medals at the BioMalaysia 2009 exhibition held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
21 Dec 2009
Adjustable mouth prop that helps patients relax during dental treatments
Nature Publishing Group
20 Dec 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers: Variants associated with cleft lip with or without cleft palate, Socializing the amygdala, Inflammation and Type 2 Diabetes, Visualizing metastasis, Single-cycle laser pulses, Sticky sediments shape deltas, Wrapping up a ring, Chip-scale multiwavelength sources, Lenses that see it all
RIKEN
18 Dec 2009
The joint symposium was held on November 12, 2009 at the RIKEN Wako campus and featured presentations by five visiting members of the UoL and five RIKEN researchers.
RIKEN
18 Dec 2009
Nihar Ranjan Jana writes to Nobuyuki Nukina, laboratory head of the Laboratory for Structural Neuropathology at the RIKEN Brain Science Institute
RIKEN
18 Dec 2009
The nuclei in the core of a collapsing supernova can form a range of unusual ‘pasta-like’ structures
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
18 Dec 2009
5 researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) proudly bagged a special award, 4 gold and 1 silver at the INNOVA ENERGY 2009 international exhibition held here recently.
Keio University
18 Dec 2009
On November 28, 2009, the First General Assembly of the Keio Federation of Mita-Kai (Alumni Association) in South East Asia that each Mita-Kai in Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Singapore, Saigon, Hanoi and Bangkok participated all together, was held at Dusit Thani Hotel in Bangkok with 207 participants.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
18 Dec 2009
Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, in his closing address at the Global Higher Education Forum (GHEF) 2009 said that universities in South countries should have their own world-view about knowledge and excellence.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
17 Dec 2009
Professor Zilfalil from Universiti Sains Malaysia and his co-researchers will be holding a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on 23 December 2009 on this research. The paper was published in Science on 10 December 2009.
Nature Publishing Group
17 Dec 2009
A ‘super-Earth’ orbiting a nearby star, We must confront the quake risk of geothermal energy, Parental influence on SNP effect, Tiny SUMOs do good work, Controlling an atom, one photon at a time, Electrons make light work of nanostructures, Creating a 3D image from one look, Coots learn to recognise their chicks, War — what is it good for?
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
16 Dec 2009
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), in a joint collaboration with Nasmech Teknologi Sdn Bhd and Pantai Medivest Sdn Bhd are working mutually towards the innovation of green technology through research, development and in the commercialization of biochar.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
16 Dec 2009
Knowledge and information will be enhanced if it is generated collaboratively, said the Minister of Higher Education, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Nature Publishing Group
16 Dec 2009
In Nature China this week - why do pandas eat bamboo?
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
15 Dec 2009
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has brought home two Gold Medals for its breakthroughs in nanotechnology, including a novel method for producing carbon nanotubes economically and a rapid testing technique for identifying food contamination using nano-biosensing technology, at the International Eureka Contest of Brussels Innova 2009.
Waseda University
15 Dec 2009
Over the last dozen years, it has been apparent to all that journalism is facing imminent danger. Further, this was followed closely by the tumultuous wave of global financial instability resulting from the collapse of Lehman Brothers in September of last year.
Waseda University
15 Dec 2009
The media reported that Japanese Prime Minister Hatoyama and United States President Obama agreed to “deepen” the U.S.-Japan alliance to conclude Obama’s first visit to Japan.
Waseda University
15 Dec 2009
The Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS) was established in September 2006 as part of the actions to materialize the future concept called “Second Founding,” aimed in the 125th Anniversary Project of the University.
Waseda University
15 Dec 2009
Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama stated in his address delivered to the United Nations Climate Change Summit in September that Japan would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% from the 1990 level by 2020 on the condition that the major emitters in the world establish a fair and effective international framework for greenhouse gas reduction.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
13 Dec 2009
Wayang, the first film produced by the Research Management Intitute (RMI), UiTM, won awards.