okinawa institute of science and technology graduate university
The Obama Ant Gets A 3D Avatar
Scientists in Japan have created 3D virtual avatars of three new ant species named in honor of key figures in conservation: Barack Obama, Ken Saro-Wiwa, and E.O. Wilson.
Perovskite LEDs For A Brighter Future
Using a method known as chemical vapor deposition, scientists in Japan have created perovskite-based LEDs that may one day replace conventional LED lights.
ADHD Research Peer-Reviewed By Children
Brain scans of children with AHDH have shown that differences in the activation of the striatum could explain their difficulty in focusing.
Amino Acid Boosts The Effectiveness Of Brain Cancer Therapy
By adding the highly abundant amino acid taurine to a photosensitizer, researchers have boosted its cancer-killing capabilities.
Rules Of The Neural Road
High-resolution confocal microscopy has shed light on ‘traffic control’ mechanisms in brain cells.
How Graphene Enables Us To See Viruses
Researchers in Japan have used atomically thin graphene film to enhance the quality of electron microscopy images.
How Too Much Of A Protein Leads To Parkinson’s Disease
Scientists in Japan have revealed that too much of a protein called alpha-synuclein could cause Parkinson’s disease by interfering with vesicle recycling.
Light-Sensitive Shape-Shifting Material Created
Researchers have created self-assembling molecules which can be broken down by ultraviolet light to recombine into novel and exotic shapes.
Reuseable Sensor Lights Up Under Pressure
Unlike other pressure sensors, this mechanosensor embedded in a polymer can be repeatedly used to detect force.
