Will the “love hormone” ever be used to treat a rare genetic disease?
One of the pitfalls of researching an extremely rare disease: getting enough data to support clinical trials could be impossible.
Jul 2
One of the pitfalls of researching an extremely rare disease: getting enough data to support clinical trials could be impossible.
Jun 20
Atlas of the aging lipidome highlights kidneys and gut bacteria
The atlas revealed sex differences in the aging kidney lipidome and lipid byproducts of gut bacteria that accumulate throughout the body.
May 22
Root growth improved in soil contaminated with cesium
Overactivating the ABA signaling pathway in plants prevented cesium in soil from blocking root growth in plants.
Apr 11
Cubes of brain tissue allow drug discovery without animals
Modeling the blood-brain-barrier with brains-in-a-cube allows drug testing without the need for animals.
Apr 2
Detecting pathogens: the evolution of plant immunity
Scientists find recognition receptors for plant growth and plant immunity that share a common evolutionary origin.
Mar 21
Genomic “butterfly effect” involving TADs explains risk for autism
De novo mutations in three-dimensional structures in the genome containing known ASD genes were found to be associated with ASD risk.
RIKEN at a Glance
30-day trend
- May 6, 2024
Stable green hydrogen production in a PEM electrolyzer - June 20, 2024
Atlas of the aging lipidome highlights kidneys and gut bacteria - December 27, 2015
Black smokers and electroecosystems - April 11, 2024
Cubes of brain tissue allow drug discovery without animals - November 26, 2020
Bacterial drug resistance studied by robotic E. coli evolution
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