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Research Highlight Jan. 24, 2020
Acoustic wave fields reveal forces and torques
A theoretical analysis indicates that sound waves can manipulate particles in an analogous way to light beams -
Research Highlight Jan. 24, 2020
Optical stimulation causes marmosets to move their forelimbs
Marmosets move their forelimbs on optical stimulation of their brain for the first time -
Research Highlight Jan. 24, 2020
On-surface cycloaddition reactions watched every step of the way
Visualization of the stepwise on-surface reaction of aromatic organic molecules could inspire new ways to create molecular electronic materials -
Research Highlight Jan. 10, 2020
Genetics of human height unraveled in widespread Japanese study
Scientists discover dozens of genetic variants specific to East Asians that underpin height -
Research Highlight Jan. 10, 2020
Simulation of dwarf galaxy reveals different routes for strontium enrichment
Neutron-capture processes in various types of stars are responsible for making the metallic element strontium -
Research Highlight Dec. 27, 2019
Device splits and recombines superconducting electron pairs
A nanowire device could help explore a form of superconductivity that features exotic particles with potential uses in quantum computing -
Research Highlight Dec. 27, 2019
Placental protein makes a critical contribution to healthy fetal development
A placental protein that may affect cloning efficiency offers insights into developmental abnormalities associated with higher risk of miscarriage -
Perspectives Dec. 20, 2019
Why map every cell in the human body?
RIKEN is spearheading Asia’s efforts for the Human Cell Atlas, a push to understand the regulatory networks that make human cells unique. -
Research Highlight Dec. 20, 2019
A nuclear protein stabilizes an enzyme to ensure its gene-silencing activity
Embryonic cell experiments show how a protein regulates a gene-silencing enzyme by keeping it inside the nucleus -
Press Release Dec. 19, 2019
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Press Release Dec. 18, 2019
Artificial intelligence identifies previously unknown features associated with cancer recurrence
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Feature Highlight Dec. 13, 2019
Deepening our understanding of selfish behavior
RIKEN researchers have identified distinct neural processes that occur when we make decisions for the benefit of others. -
Research Highlight Dec. 13, 2019
A new way to induce the quantum anomalous Hall effect
A ferromagnetic layer can induce the quantum anomalous Hall effect in a topological insulator -
Research Highlight Dec. 6, 2019
Model helps explain how our sense of agency arises
Simulations model the sensation that we cause things to happen -
Research Highlight Dec. 6, 2019
Exciplex emission observed over much longer distances than previously thought possible
Light emission has been generated by two molecules separated by an exceptionally long distance -
Research Highlight Dec. 6, 2019
The genome and transcriptome of the parasitic plant Striga have been sequenced
Sequencing the genome of a parasitic plant offers a glimpse of its evolution and points the way toward improved control -
Research Highlight Nov. 29, 2019
Faster modeling of interactions between ligands and proteins
An improved simulation technique for modeling how small molecules interact with proteins could help the development of new drugs -
Research Highlight Nov. 29, 2019
Extending associative memory through inhibitory circuits
Previously overlooked neural circuits for associative memory are found to play an important role in regulating it -
Research Highlight Nov. 29, 2019
Protein changes precede photoisomerization of retinal chromophore
An unexpected finding shows that the protein component of bacteriorhodopsin reacts first to light -
Research Highlight Nov. 29, 2019
Stretchable, highly conductive film promising for wearable electronics
Strong bonds between metal nanowires and polymer nanofibers enable a composite film to realize good electrical conductivity and high stretchability