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Making Cells Go Viral For Vaccine Research

Scientists in Japan have devised a method to produce multiple genotypes of noroviruses in the lab, paving the way for better vaccines.

Fewer Cells But Greater Precision

A research group in Japan has developed a technique to perform epigenomic profiling with much fewer cells than existing methods.

Mom, Is That You?

A research group in Japan has found that babies are only able to recognize the side view of faces after six months of age.

AI Automatically Sorts Cancer Cells

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that can automatically differentiate between different types of cancer cells and their sensitivity to radiotherapy.

Analyzing Gene Trees With Ease

Scientists in Japan have developed a web-based tool capable of inferring gene function, estimating gene trees and identifying sets of ancestral genes in minutes.

Lighting The Way For Hydrogen Power Production

Researchers have found a way to increase the amount of light collected in photoelectrochemical power cells, increasing the efficiency of hydrogen power generation.

Observing The Dance Of Crystal Lattices

Scientists have used atomic force microscopy to observe the dynamic changes that occur on the surfaces of shape-shifting structures called porous coordination polymers.

A Kill Switch For Genetically Modified Algae

By preventing bioengineered microalgae from growing outside the lab, researchers have reduced the risk of the genetically modified organisms escaping into the wild.

Making Way For Muography

Scientists in Japan and Hungary have announced the opening of the NEWCUT laboratory, the world’s first facility dedicated to the study of muography.