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Nobel Laureate Tasuku Honjo Refutes Link To ‘Man-Made’ Coronavirus Claim
2018 Nobel laureate Tasuku Honjo has refuted any link to social media posts that claim the SARS-CoV-2 virus was 'man-made' or 'invented' in a lab.
Deep Learning Helps Robots Control Their Limbs
Deep reinforcement learning has helped walking robots coordinate complex movements with motor synergy just like humans do.
Why Do Scorpions Glow Under UV Light?
Scientists in Japan have found that scorpions make a fluorescent compound to protect themselves from parasites.
Elusive Kondo Cloud Seen For The First Time
An international team of scientists has observed Kondo clouds, a physical phenomenon first predicted nearly 90 years ago.
Opioids May Help Patients With PTSD
Scientists from Japan have demonstrated that delta opioid receptor agonists may be useful for treating anxiety disorders such as phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Getting A Grip On Robot-Assisted Surgery
Surgeon's fatigue during robot-assisted surgery could become a thing of the past with a controller developed by scientists in Japan.
Taking Stock Of Poor HPV Vaccine Coverage In Japan
HPV vaccine hesitancy in Japan could result in 5,000 additional deaths from the disease, a study by Japan and Australia scientists suggests.
Taking Histamine To Heart (And Kidneys)
Despite its association with allergy and inflammation, histamine protects against heart and kidney damage in cardiorenal syndrome.
Smart Polymer Lights Up Under Stress
Scientists in Japan have developed a luminescent polymer that can quickly and sensitively detect stress.
