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Feb. 7, 2025Research Highlight Biology

Vulnerable neurons linked to social dysfunction in autistic mice
Autism in mice affects oxytocin-secreting neurons more than other neurons

Feb. 4, 2025Press Release Biology

Positive emotions plus deep sleep equals longer-lasting perceptual memories

Feb. 3, 2025Press Release Biology

Scientists explain how a compound from sea sponge exerts its biological effects

Jan. 30, 2025Press Release Biology

How group size affects cooperation: Insights from brain science

Jan. 30, 2025Research Highlight Biology

Making a mental map of the decision-making process
Brain-imaging experiments reveal insights into how we process our expectations about the actions of others when making decisions

Jan. 24, 2025Press Release Physics / Astronomy Engineering

Make it worth Weyl: engineering the first semimetallic Weyl quantum crystal

Jan. 23, 2025Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy

Modeling complex human social structures using simple math
A simple mathematical model predicts the development of cultural structures observed in human societies

Jan. 16, 2025Research Highlight Biology

Water gives cells a push in blood vessel formation
The flow of water helps drive the formation of new blood vessels in zebrafish

Jan. 9, 2025Research Highlight Biology

Synthetic beads mimic critical process in cell division, opening new paths for biomachines
Designer molecules replicate the function of anchor structures in cell division, offering opportunities for synthetic biology and disease prevention

Dec. 24, 2024Feature Highlight Biology

DNA copying hits a snag in early embryos
Researchers studying mice have uncovered a surprising period of genomic instability in embryonic development, with implications for fertility treatments and genetic screening.

Dec. 19, 2024Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy

The motion of magnetic whirlpools is all relative
A new way of thinking about how swirling magnetic textures and mobile electrons interact could lead to compact, efficient and robust electronic devices

Dec. 12, 2024Research Highlight Biology

Limiting intake of a non-essential amino acid brings surprising benefits to flies
Surprising effects are observed in flies when their dietary intake of an amino acid they can make themselves is restricted

Nov. 26, 2024Press Release Computing / Math

Scientists develop novel high-fidelity quantum computing gate

Nov. 26, 2024Press Release Chemistry Engineering

Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is recyclable and fully ocean-degradable

Nov. 14, 2024Research Highlight Biology

How Alzheimer’s disease mutation produces ‘cottonwool’ structures in the brain
A structural analysis provides insights into how an unusual variety of amyloid beta fibrils form in familial Alzheimer’s

Nov. 14, 2024Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy

Faster cooling to help unlock the secrets of antimatter
A newly installed cooling system promises to greatly accelerate research on the fundamental properties of antimatter

Oct. 31, 2024Research Highlight Biology

Decoding protein interactions in cells
The ‘grammar’ governing how biomolecules form, and how cells organize themselves, is captured by a new mathematical model

Oct. 23, 2024Perspectives Other

Diversifying RIKEN
Makiko Naka, one of RIKEN’s executive directors, discusses new initiatives designed to create a more diverse and innovative research institute.

Oct. 17, 2024Feature Highlight Biology

Microbe opens the door to carbon-dioxide driven manufacturing
An unusual mode of energy metabolism points to primitive life processes―and new biotechnological applications.

Oct. 17, 2024Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy

Magnetic octupoles overcome problems with antiferromagnets
Researchers show a way to use antiferromagnets to create data-storage devices without moving parts