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RIKEN
09 Jan 2009
Japanese researchers have identified two SNPs, which significantly increases susceptibility to the autoimmune diseases rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythmatosus (SLE).
RIKEN
09 Jan 2009
A recently discovered protein works behind the scenes to confer much-needed stabilization to an essential developmental pathway
RIKEN
09 Jan 2009
Computing based on photons rather than electrons, on the other hand, promises significantly faster computation and information processing. An international team of researchers has now developed a theoretical system that would allow single photons to be controlled reliably.
RIKEN
09 Jan 2009
A receptor, induced on the surface of macrophages under stressful conditions, can detect tissue injury, stimulating inflammation and possibly repair, a RIKEN-led team of molecular biologists has discovered. Their work could provide new leads for anti-inflammatory drugs and healing.
IPS Asia Pacific
09 Jan 2009
Also in Asia Media Forum this week - Singapore Gov’t on Facebook – Reaching Out or More Control?, Outrage, Helplessness at Editor's Murder, Can Google Save the Print Media?, Al Jazeera English Beats Israel Ban on Gaza Coverage, China Purges Cyberspace of Porn and 41 Journalists Killed in 2008
University of the Philippines Diliman
08 Jan 2009
The Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Development presents the patented inventions and registered utility models of faculty-researchers of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman.
Nature Publishing Group
07 Jan 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Stars add weight to planetary ‘law’, New theory of blood cell development, Early crust formation on asteroids? and Repulsive interactions
Nature Publishing Group
07 Jan 2009
Scitable provides students with free online access to more than 180 overviews of key genetics concepts. The overviews are evidence-based and have been vetted by Nature Publishing Group staff.
Nature Publishing Group
07 Jan 2009
In Nature China this week - Researchers in China have generated induced pluripotent stem cells from rhesus monkeys and more
Waseda University
06 Jan 2009
This was a send-off game held immediately before the mobilization of students to war, held under the feeling of “everything is coming to an end”. The game occupies a clear position in the historical process of the Asia-Pacific War, and in continuing to transmit the game to future generations.
Waseda University
06 Jan 2009
Published for the first time last year, the new Michelin Tokyo, 2009 was released on November 28, 2008. Prof. Ikuhiro Fukuda who has been using the original Michelin France for more than 20 years gives his opinion on Michelin Tokyo and points out major differences between European and Japanese food culture.
Waseda University
06 Jan 2009
The phrase “corporate governance” spread rapidly throughout Japan from around the late 1990s. When looking at newspaper articles, the frequency of usage for the phrase “corporate governance” suddenly increased in 1997, in the midst of a worsening bank crisis and bad debt problems.
Waseda University
06 Jan 2009
Waseda University was the first private university to be selected by Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for the "Super Centre of Excellence" program. This is a review article for the program which ends in 2009.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
04 Jan 2009
The Clearinghouse for Tobacco Control (C-Tob) at the National Poison Centre in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is to undertake a pilot project to monitor the quality of air in public areas in Penang. This is in line with C-Tob's call for Penang to be made smoke-free now that George Town has been accorded World Heritage Site status by UNESCO.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
04 Jan 2009
The Sports Control Council (LEKAS) of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has recently selected University Putra Malaysia’s Sports Academy as their official consultant on physical and psychology for their athletes.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
04 Jan 2009
Universiti Putra Malaysia’s (UPM) emerged as the second runner up under the public institutes of higher learning (IPTA) category in a website competition that has witnessed 20 participations
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
04 Jan 2009
The ex-Dean of Universiti Putra Malaysia’s (UPM) School of Graduate Studies, Prof. Datin Paduka Dr. Aini Ideris has been appointed by the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) as the new Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and International Affairs Division, UPM commencing December 1st 2008 and the terms is for a period of three years.
Nature Publishing Group
04 Jan 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Arrestin’ insulin resistance and New mechanism for genetic hair loss
Universiti Sains Malaysia
02 Jan 2009
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), this country's first APEX University has been selected to host the Right Livelihood College, which brings together all the winners of the Right Livelihood Award, popularly known as the "Alternative Nobel Prize". The MoU will be signed on 8 January 2009.
Nature Publishing Group
02 Jan 2009
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Nature goes 3D, How Dark is Your Sky?, Evolution gems, Trapping and transport on a tiny scale, Cell-cycle restriction helps leukaemia stem cells keep going, Squeezed to the limit, Hijacked pathway contributes to cancer spread and power of reputation
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
02 Jan 2009
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) begins a new era this year in welcoming Professor Timothy W. Tong as new President with effect from 1 January 2009.
RIKEN
27 Dec 2008
A unique model may describe the genetic switch that controls whether a T cell becomes a helper or a killer
RIKEN
27 Dec 2008
New work by researchers from RIKEN in Japan has demonstrated the dynamic process of controlling stress responses in plants. To survive, plants must react quickly to environmental hazards such as drought, cold and salt.
RIKEN
27 Dec 2008
Japanese researchers have identified a molecular mechanism by which bacteria found in hot springs can survive hard times. Interestingly, about half the genes involved are similar to those found in humans, but the key regulator gene is not.
RIKEN
27 Dec 2008
Nano-patterning on silicon: a single compound reacts with silicon surface to form perpendicular molecular lines
RIKEN
27 Dec 2008
RIKEN has concluded a comprehensive agreement with US investment firm 360ip Pte Ltd., (360ip) to commercialize and promote the practical use of RIKEN’s intellectual property assets.
IPS Asia Pacific
27 Dec 2008
Other news from the Asia Media Forum include: Thai Censors on the Prowl Again - Activists; Journalists Protest Maoist Attack via Blank Editorials; How Journalists Can Help Enhance Religious Tolerance; A Killing Puzzle: The Life and Death of a Radio Block-Timer
Nature Publishing Group
21 Dec 2008
Summaries of newsworthy papers include Breaking through the barrier, Clearing plaques in blood vessels in Alzheimer’s disease, Agriculture could increase the release of carbon dioxide from rivers, Prions and smell, Rotoviruses stick to sugars, Tropical volcanic eruptions drive cooling in the tropics, The twisted history of snail shells
RIKEN
19 Dec 2008
Structural and electronic rearrangements discovered in the new oxide LiRh2O4 provide hints for improving electricity generation from heat
RIKEN
19 Dec 2008
Genes known as pubs have a negative effect on a plant’s immune system