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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
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Nov. 26, 2024Press Release Chemistry Engineering
Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is recyclable and fully ocean-degradable
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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 -
Oct. 17, 2024Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy
Wearable, water-resistant light detector targets health monitoring
An ultrathin, organic light detector that is water resistant is promising for monitoring vital signs -
Oct. 10, 2024Research Highlight Biology
Unlocking the mystery of chromosomal errors
How chromosomal errors arise during division in egg cells in mice -
Oct. 10, 2024Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy
A solar cell that is stretchable without sacrificing power
A solar cell that is intrinsically stretchable could be used to power wearable devices -
Oct. 3, 2024Press Release Chemistry Engineering
Nanostructures in the deep ocean floor hint at life’s origin
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Oct. 3, 2024Research Highlight Biology
What goes up, must come down for complex organic synthesis
Rethinking the energetics of assembling complex molecules promises to make target molecular structures easier to access -
Oct. 3, 2024Research Highlight Biology
Ancient protein structure illuminates life’s evolutionary secrets
A never-before-seen folding structure may have enabled early molecular evolution and the diversification of proteins -
Oct. 2, 2024Press Release Chemistry
Planning a drug’s route in the body with synthetic chemistry