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Largest Neuronal Network Simulated By Japanese Supercomputer
Researchers in Japan and Germany have carried out the largest simulation of a neuronal network to date.
Scientists Uncover How Flatworms Regrow Heads
Japanese researchers have identified the molecular cues that enable decapitated flatworms to regrow heads.
Coral Symbiont Genome Decoded For First Time
Researchers in Japan have decoded the genome of a coral symbiont for the first time, a breakthrough for coral biology research.
A Bacterial Cocktail To Fight Inflammatory Gut Disease
Japanese scientists report that an orally-administered cocktail of 17 human-derived bacteria strains reduces inflammation and allergic responses in the guts of mice.
Roundabout Route To More Efficient Protein Production
Scientists in Japan have discovered a way of producing proteins more efficiently for biotechnology or bio-material applications.
Mystery Of Turtle Shell Origin Solved
A team of Japanese researchers has solved the long-standing mystery of how the turtle shell originated.
To Improve Lithium Batteries: Just Add Iodine And Water
Researchers have developed a lithium-iodine battery system that has double the energy density of conventional lithium-ion batteries.
Mouse Cloned Using Single Drop Of Peripheral Blood
Researchers have cloned a donor mouse using a drop of peripheral blood from its tail.
New Iron Catalyst Makes Hydrogenation Greener
A newly developed iron nanoparticle catalyst promises to drastically improve the efficiency of hydrogenation, making the process greener.
