Bacterial drug resistance studied by robotic E. coli evolution
Experimentally evolving E. coli under pressure from a large number of antibiotics was able to identify constraints underlying evolved drug resistance.
Nov 26
Experimentally evolving E. coli under pressure from a large number of antibiotics was able to identify constraints underlying evolved drug resistance.
Nov 9
New artificial skin helps avoid animal testing
A new artificial skin that reproduces proper tension can be used to research skin function and disease while reducing the need to experiment on animals.
Aug 19
Something smells fishy: categorizing odors in the brain
Calcium imaging and mathematical model explain how categories and mixtures of odors are represented in the fly brain and consistent across individual flies.
Jul 8
Photosynthetic bacteria spin spider silk for the masses
A little genetic engineering and a special recipe allows photosynthetic bacteria to mass-produce super lightweight spider silk for use in manufacturing.
Apr 27
Staining that lights up whole organs and bodies
Scientists have developed a staining procedure that makes see-through tissue, organs, and bodies useful.
Mar 20
Low-protein diet changes sperm and health of future offspring
Low-protein diets in male mice alter sperm and result in offspring that have metabolic problems like diabetes in adulthood.
RIKEN at a Glance
30-day trend
- November 26, 2020
Bacterial drug resistance studied by robotic E. coli evolution - February 15, 2022
Green hydrogen production for fuel cells and fertilizers - December 27, 2015
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Albumin drops medicine off at cancer site then leaves the body - August 20, 2024
Predictive grid cells help self navigation in the brain
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