Press releases

New non-photosynthesizing plant species discovered on Ishigaki island, Japan

New chromium-based superconductor has an unusual electronic state

Issues with maternal screening for congenital cytomegalovirus infection

Evolution of the fungus that is devastating wheat crops

A novel practical test for the function of HDL, the carrier of “good” cholesterol

Mistaken identity of East Asian vine species resolved after 100 years

Japanese children learn to write through rhythm

How plants prevent oxidative stress

Control mechanism unveiled for gene that causes Opitz syndrome

Photocatalyst makes hydrogen production 10 times more efficient

New method for early screening of colorectal cancer

Solar cell design with over 50% energy-conversion efficiency

Making oil from algae

Two new species of orchids discovered in Okinawa

Mechanism behind the electric charges generated by photosynthesis

New autoimmune endocrine disease triggered by thymomas

Genes in albino orchids may hold clues to parasitic mechanism used by non-photosynthetic plants

IFT20 protein’s role in helping cancer cells to invade

How parenting styles influence our attitudes to marriage

Mechanism for photosynthesis already existed in primeval microbe

DNA analysis of seawater detects 80% of fish species in just one day

Potential new cancer treatment activates cancer-engulfing cells

A skillful rescue robot with remote-control function

When horses are in trouble they ask humans for help

How brain tissue recovers after injury

Newly-revealed amino acid function could be used to boost antioxidant levels

Island volcano monitoring system tested at Nishinoshima

New method for predicting congenital CMV infection during the prenatal period

Mechanism revealed for side effects of drug used in hematopoietic stem cell harvesting

New species of parasitic plant discovered in Japan