japan
Nanoparticles Deepen The Reach Of Optogenetics
Using nanoparticles that absorb infrared light and emit green or blue light, an international team of researchers can non-invasively stimulate or suppress brain activity in mice.
Takeda’s Zika Vaccine Moves Into The Fast Lane
TAK-426, Takeda’s Zika vaccine currently in phase 1 trials, has received US Food and Drug Administration’s Fast Track designation.
A Nose For Noxious Substances
Using transgenic zebrafish, scientists in Japan have discovered a neural pathway that controls behavioral responses to carbon dioxide.
Cells Have An Ear For Music Too
Scientists from Kyoto University In Japan have discovered that sound can suppress gene expression in cells.
A Hair-Raising Discovery
Researchers in Japan have developed a method for large-scale preparation of hair-producing tissues.
Solving A 130-Year-Old Fluid Dynamics Conundrum
Researchers in Japan have demonstrated that transitional flow can be demystified using existing laws of resistance in fluid dynamics.
Discovering The Brain’s Secret ‘Gardener’
A team of researchers from the University of Tokyo have discovered a molecule involved in the ‘pruning’ of neuronal synapses, with implications for neurological disorders.
Magnesium Makes Chromosomes Condense
Scientists in Japan have developed a new ion detector, MARIO, which shows how free magnesium ions affect chromosome formation.
Giving NMR A Signal Boost
Scientists have modified the nuclear magnetic resonance method to collect light signals in addition to radio signals, thus broadening the utility of the technology.
