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How The Venus Flytrap Remembers Without A Brain
No brain? No problem! Through changes in calcium ion concentration, the Venus flytrap can store ‘memories’ of its prey.
Atsushi Miyawaki Awarded 2020 Keio Medical Science Prize
Atsushi Miyawaki was co-awarded the 25th Keio Medical Science Prize for developing bioimaging technology that allows researchers to observe the cell’s most intricate details.
Small Molecules Give Vaccines A Big Boost
Small molecule libraries represent a promising source of new vaccine-boosting ingredients, scientists find.
Breathing New Life Into Old Antibiotics
Scientists in Japan have identified safer alternatives to an 80-year old antibiotic by rapidly generating and screening thousands of the drug’s structural variants.
What Happens When You Overcharge A Battery
Understanding what causes dendrites in lithium-ion batteries could help make the ubiquitous technology safer.
Severe COVID-19 Linked To Neanderthal Gene
A long stretch of DNA inherited from an interbreeding event with Neanderthals some 60,000 years ago has been linked to increase risk of severe COVID-19.
Tackling Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Targeting a cytokine called IL-34 could help patients with a drug-resistant form of breast cancer known as triple negative breast cancer.
Carving A Niche—An Interview With Hitoshi Yoshino Of Japan IP Network
With their expertise and wide network in technology and commercial domains, Japan IP Network supports overseas businesses that wish to realize their potential in the Japanese market through open innovation.
AI Boosts Biomaterials Design
Machine learning can now predict the properties of hypothetical materials with great accuracy, paving the way for AI-enabled materials design.
