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Starfish Study Supported By Crowdfunding
In the first ever crowdfunded study in Japan, researchers have made non-destructive observations the fleshy brittle star.
Revealing The Demon Starfish’s Weakness Through Its Genes
The genome of the Crown-of-Thorns starfish is helping scientists develop ways to control the reef-wrecking predator.
T-CiRA & RIKEN To Tackle Rare Disease With iPS Cells
CiRA of Kyoto University, Takeda and RIKEN are collaborating to discover a drug for a rare genetic disorder called NGLY1 deficiency.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Hiroshi Iwasaki
Professor Hiroshi Iwasaki, who first fell in love with molecular biology in the ‘classical’ era of Watson and Crick, believes that scientists should now embrace the technical revolution to advance the field.
Active Compound From Sleep-Inducing Herb Isolated
Scientists have identified triethylene glycol as the active ingredient of ashwagandha, a sleep-inducing herb used in traditional Indian medicine.
A Gene That Allows Algae To Reset The Circadian Clock
Researchers have identified a novel red and violet light-sensitive pathway that helps algae sense day and night.
Appetite-Controlling Brain Circuit May Help Explain Stress Eating
Scientists have found that diametric brain circuits switch feeding and drinking behaviors on and off in mice.
Successfully Steering The Smallest Swimmers
By switching between two modes of swimming, these nanoparticles can move through water without getting knocked off course.
Supercomputing Software Speeds Up Brain Simulation
Computational neuroscientists have taken a divide and conquer approach to simulating the complexity of the brain.
