Flies use fecal deposits as pheromones
Bioluminescence imaging of fly brains reveals neurons sensitive to fly poo laced with pheromones (you can see the fecal “landmark” in the dotted circle). Need we say more?
Aug 3
Jul 30
Hippocampal memory isn’t all about place cells
Scientists have found evidence that hippocampal memories of experience are not stored in place cells.
Jun 15
Out on a limb: the many ‘brains’ of the octopus
Learn how (neurologically) cool octopus arms are (as if you didn’t already know).
Jun 12
Mutation links bipolar disorder to mitochondrial disease
ANT1 mutations found in bipolar disease that affect mitochondria lead to hyperexcitable serotonergic neuronal activity in the brain.
Feb 23
In living color: imaging the brain with synthetic bioluminescence
A new way to image the brain from outside the head using bioluminescence.
Feb 9
Deep-brain exploration with nanomaterials
A new way to optogenetically activate neurons deep in the brain using infrared light and upconversion nanoparticles. It’s non-invasive!
RIKEN at a Glance
30-day trend
- April 2, 2024
Detecting pathogens: the evolution of plant immunity - April 11, 2024
Cubes of brain tissue allow drug discovery without animals - November 26, 2020
Bacterial drug resistance studied by robotic E. coli evolution - February 15, 2022
Green hydrogen production for fuel cells and fertilizers - March 21, 2024
Genomic “butterfly effect” involving TADs explains risk for autism
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