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Researchers Determine Structure Of Fertility Protein JUNO
Japanese researchers have observed on a molecular level the structure of JUNO protein, which is named after the Roman goddess of fertility and marriage.
IBM’s Watson Detected Rare Leukemia In Just 10 Minutes
The supercomputer swiftly cross-referenced a patient’s genetic data to make a diagnosis that would have taken a human doctor weeks.
A (Laser) Shocking Way To Predict How Earth-Type Planets Form
Using a technique called laser shock, researchers in Japan have provided insights into how Earth-type planets form when giant asteroids collide.
Astronomers Find Center Of The Milky Way is Devoid Of Young Stars
An international team of astronomers has found a huge region in the inner Milky Way where there is a strange absence of young stars.
This Photocatalyst Targets Plaques Found In Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers have developed a photocatalyst that targets amyloid structures commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease.
How Obesity Contributes To Severe Infections
In obese mice, deficiencies in a hormone secreted by fat cells impair the formation of infection-fighting white blood cells, researchers have found.
Soybean Protein Found To Improve Metabolism In Mice
Japanese researchers have found that a single intake of soybean protein improves metabolism in mice, reducing the risk for obesity.
‘Jumping’ Film Harnesses The Power Of Humidity
Researchers have developed a film that curls up and straightens out when exposed to tiny, barely measurable changes in ambient conditions.
12 Scientists Recognized At Japan Research Front Awards
These scientists were recently recognized for their research at the Japan Research Front Awards 2016.
