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Dusting Off The Mysteries Surrounding Dying Stars
The imbalance between aluminum oxide and silicate in the dust surrounding dying stars has been explained by scientists in Japan.
Unraveling The Secret Lives Of Ancient Plants
Scientists in Japan have sequenced the liverwort's genome to better understand the evolution and development of land plants.
Stem Cells To Patch Up Damaged Hearts
By growing heart cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells on a nanofiber scaffold, scientists have developed a patch that could be used to repair damaged hearts.
Making Stem Cells Switch To Muscle
Using a synthetic DNA-targeting molecule, researchers in Japan were able to stimulate human induced pluripotent stem cells to become heart muscle cells.
Stem Cells Treat Parkinson’s Disease In Monkeys
Scientists have used human induced pluripotent stem cells to alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in monkeys.
Evaluating Drug Toxicity On A Chip
Scientists in Japan have invented a ‘body-on-a-chip’ device that can be used for pre-clinical testing of drug side effects.
Reprogramming ‘Fixes’ Trisomic Sperm
Cells with extra sex chromosomes can be reprogrammed to create sperm with the correct number of chromosomes that can give rise to healthy offspring.
Chimps Can Play Rock-Paper-Scissors
Using the rock-paper-scissors game, scientists in Japan and China have shown that chimpanzees can learn simple circular relationships.
Crystal Stretches And Shrinks Under Light
Scientists in Japan have invented a flexible material that changes its ability to absorb carbon dioxide when exposed to light.
