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Super-Kamiokande Is Poised To Catch A Supernova In Action
Supernovas are rare—only three or four happen every century—but the Super-Kamiokande scientists are ready to capture it with their detectors.
Mitochondrial Membrane Collapse Associated With ALS
The disruption of the mitochondria-associated membrane is an indicator of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, researchers say.
Sniffing Out The Cause Of Smell Loss
Can't smell? This test could help decide what kind of treatment you should receive.
A Shocking Way To Treat Type 2 Diabetes
A rubber belt that gives patients a mild electrical stimulation and triggers the heat shock response has shown promising results in a clinical trial for type 2 diabetes.
RIKEN’s K Supercomputer Simulates One Trillion Atoms In Bacteria
It took 65,536 processing cores and several months to complete the experiment, which revealed major differences between in vitro and in vivo conditions.
Meet Sleepy & Dreamless, Mice That Can’t Grab Forty Winks
Researchers have described two mutant pedigrees—which they named Sleepy and Dreamless, of course—that are linked to dysfunctional sleep patterns in mice.
This Molecule Marks Cells Destined To Develop Into Heart
Researchers have identified a molecule that is expressed in early heart production, allowing them to isolate and study pure populations of human heart progenitor cells.
Transgenic Female Silkworms Produce Sperm: Study
After embedding a male sex gene into the genome of female silkworms, they underwent an apparent sex change and started producing sperm.
12 Scientists From Japan To Watch
By no means an exhaustive list, these 12 scientists have made significant contributions to Japan's science and technology landscape.
