tokyo institute of technology
The Cells That Enable Zebrafish To Regenerate Bone
Scientists in Japan have identified a group of progenitor cells that are maintained throughout adulthood and are responsible for bone regeneration.
A Switch Controlling Odor Receptor Expression Found
Scientists have identified a DNA sequence that controls the expression of odor-detecting receptor genes.
Sharks Form Fins Like Other Vertebrates Do
By studying the catshark embryo, scientists in Japan showed that cartilaginous fish develop limbs and muscles in the same way as bony fish and land vertebrates.
Ultrathin Titanium Oxides Show Superconductivity
Researchers in Japan have created higher titanium oxide films that behave like superconductors.
TSUBAME Supercomputer Helps Find Chagas Disease Drugs
Scientists in Japan have used the TSUBAME supercomputer to discover potential therapeutic protein inhibitors for Chagas disease.
Nanocapsules Selectively Sequester Sucrose
Researchers in Japan have developed a nanocapsule that recognizes and encapsulates sucrose while excluding other natural sugars.
Visualizing How T-Cells Ready Their Arsenal
Using single-molecule tracking and quantitative analysis, scientists have discovered how T-cells rearrange their surface molecules to mount an immune response.
Supercomputers On The Hunt For Middle Molecules
Making use of the Tsubame supercomputer at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Kawasaki City aims to accelerate the discovery and testing of middle molecule drugs.
Swapping Out Germanium For Cheaper Solid-State Batteries
By replacing germanium with more common and cheaper materials, researchers in Japan have developed low-cost solid-state batteries that do not sacrifice on performance.
