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Akira Kouchi & Naohiro Yoshida Win 2020 Miyake Prize
Two Japanese researchers have been awarded the 2020 Miyake Prize, which honors outstanding contributions in the field of materials science or earth and planetary science.
Bacteria Clumps Could Survive 8 Years In Outer Space
The Tanpopo space mission has revealed that bacteria could survive travel between Earth and Mars in the form of aggregates.
Human iPSCs Spur Malaria Research
Human liver cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells have helped scientists studied an elusive stage of the Plasmodium vivax parasite’s life cycle.
Scaling Up Spider Silk Production
Researchers in Japan have produced artificial spider silk using photosynthetic bacteria, opening the possibility of mass produced spider silk.
A Closer Look Into Viral Dark Matter
Taking a metagenomics approach, researchers in Japan have identified phage-derived enzymes that could potentially treat an imbalance of gut bacteria.
Adult-Born Neurons Key To Memory Consolidation In Mice
Adult neurogenesis is essential for sleep-induced memory consolidation in mice, a new study shows.
Tracking COVID-19 Through Wastewater
Researchers have suggested tracking the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater to monitor the spread of COVID-19 in communities.
Tadamitsu Kishimoto Wins 2020 Tang Prize
Tadamitsu Kishimoto of Osaka University is one of three recipients of the 2020 Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Sciences.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Akira Koshio
Despite their tiny size, there’s vast potential for carbon nanotubes in diverse industries, says Assistant Professor Akira Koshio.
