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‘Magic Numbers’ Disappear From Neutron-Rich Magnesium Isotopes
Researchers have demonstrated that the magic numbers 20 and 28 disappear from all neutron-rich magnesium isotopes.
Fatty Acid Produced By Gut Bacteria Helps Immune System Mature
New research from the RIKEN in Japan has shed light on the role of gut bacteria on the maturation of the immune system.
Adiponectin-Like Small Molecule Activates Fat Receptors
Researchers in Japan have discovered a small molecule that improves the health and prolongs the lifespan of obese diabetic mice.
Anti-Psychotic Drug May Help Patients With Severe Asthma
Researchers have found that the anti-psychotic drug Pimozide can be used to overcome resistance to steroids in severe asthma patients.
Evidence For New Nuclear Magic Number
Researchers from RIKEN and the University of Tokyo have provided evidence for a new nuclear magic number in the unstable and radioactive calcium isotope 54Ca.
Learning Dialects Changes How The Brain Processes Language
Standard Japanese words activate different brain regions in native Japanese speakers, depending on whether they speak a regional dialect.
Schizophrenia Linked To Brain Abnormality
Scientists studying mouse models of schizophrenia have uncovered a faulty brain mechanism that may cause the psychiatric disorder in humans.
Humans Evolved Dexterous Hands Before Agile Feet
A long-standing mystery in human evolution has been solved: humans evolved dextrous hands before developing the ability to walk on two legs.
Stem Cell Therapy For Eye Disease To Be Tested In Japan
A pilot clinical study to assess the use of stem cell therapy in wet-type age-related macular degeneration has been launched in Japan.
