The Scientific Frontier Series 9
Challenging the Gene Forefront with Original Technologies
-RNA Leads the Way to a New World of the Life Sciences-

Produced in 2005; 14 minutes

Introducing the recent outcomes achieved by the Genome Exploration Research Group of GSC. The group developed the method for preparation and analysis of the complete length of cDNA transcribed from RNA. It also succeeded in the complete decording of the mouse genome sequence, publishing the "mouse genome encyclopedia," the world's largest-scale data base, and identified hitherto unknown functions carried out by RNA.

The Scientific Frontier Series 8
Biological Resources Supporting the Life Sciences
-Bioresources-

Produced in 2004; 14 minutes

Introducing the mission and the function of the Bio-Resouce Center. The Center develops, preserves, and cultures experimentally useful bioresources including animals, plants, cells, microorganisms, and genome data bases, and makes the material available to research scientists.

The Scientific Frontier Series 7
Nanoprecision Machining and Micro-Fabrication
-ELID Mirror-Surface Grinding Technology to Create the Future-

Produced in 2004; 14 minutes

Introducing the fundamentals and application of the innovative grinding technology, ELID, which was invented by Dr. Omori.

The Scientific Frontier Series 6
Creating Highly-functional polymer Componds with Complete Control
-Ultimate Catalysts Using-

Produced in 2003; 14 minutes

Introducing a 'catalyst designer' for the development of organometallic complex molecules. The video shows how effective catalysts were designed for the preparation of highly functional polymers.

The Scientific Frontier Series 5
Visualization of CellularActivities
-New Fluorescent Protein Techniques-

Produced in 2003; 14 minutes

Introducing new technology for visualizing cellular action in vivo through fluorescence emitted by organelles

The Scientific Frontier Series 4
Elucidation of the Intracellular Transport System
-Observing the Interior Phenomena of Living Cells-

Produced in 2003; 14 minutes

The cell is the smallest unit of life. Inside the cell, many organelles function dynamically. What will be revealed when an electron microscope observes living cells?

The Scientific Frontier Series 3
Surface Reforming Using Ion Beams
-Changing the Surface Changes the Material-

Produced in 2003; 14 minutes

Ion beams are a way of arbitrarily altering the surface structure of materials. Ion beam spattering technology has been assisting semi-conductor manufacturing, and is now being applied to organic materials in the medical field. This video introduces ion beams, from fundamentals to frontier research, including an explanation of the principle of the ion beam generator.

The Scientific Frontier Series 2
Brain Science Study Using 'fMRI'
-Detecting Brain Activity Down to the Millimeter-

Produced in 2003; 14 minutes

fMRI is a promising technique for visualizing the ever-changing activity of the brain. An introduction to recent brain science research using fMRI, accompanied by an explanation of the fundamental principle of the MRI technique which can view the inside of the body without cutting it open.

The Scientific Frontier Series 1
Accelerators for Creating RI Beams and the Principles Behind Them

Produced in 2002; 14 minutes

A layman's introduction to the operational system and principle of the Radioactive Isotope Bean Factory