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How Polymers May Have Given Rise To Life
A study by scientists in Japan reveals the simple chemical process that may have led to life on Earth.
Masaki Kashiwara Wins 2018 Kyoto Prize
Masaki Kashiwara has been awarded the 2018 Kyoto Prize for his outstanding contributions to modern mathematics.
Synthetic Biology Yields New Steroid Antibiotics
A research group in Japan has taken a synthetic biology approach to the development of steroid antibiotics.
Getting To The Heart Of Congenital Heart Disease
The acetylation of metabolic enzymes plays a key role in regulating heart muscle development in newborns, study says.
Meteorite Hints At Hidden Water On The Moon
The discovery of moganite in a lunar meteorite found in northwestern Africa suggests that water may be abundant on the Moon.
AI Lends A Hand In Cell Sorting
A team of scientists in Japan has developed an AI-assisted tool capable of accurately sorting more than 10,000 cells per second.
East Asian Universities Remain Asia’s Most Innovative
Universities in South Korea, Japan and China make up the majority of Reuters' Top 75: Asia’s Most Innovative Universities list.
How Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease Hide Their Forgetfulness
A research group at Kumamoto University, Japan, has found that patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease often engage in face-saving behaviour to hide their loss of memory.
Fixing Carbon Dioxide With Cyanobacteria
Japanese researchers have used genetic engineering to improve the conversion rate of carbon dioxide to succinate by cyanobacteria.
