How group size affects cooperation: Insights from brain science
Using the prisoners dilemma game, brain scientists showed that larger group size reduces cooperation.
Jun 6
Using the prisoners dilemma game, brain scientists showed that larger group size reduces cooperation.
May 22
Strong emotions plus non-REM sleep equals longer-lasting perceptual memories
Perceptual memories linked to positive emotions, such as joy or happiness, are strengthened during sleep, specifically during periods of deep non-REM sleep.
Feb 20
Gut bacteria in babies predict childhood food allergies
Scientists found that one-month-old infants with certain gut bacteria were less likely to develop food sensitivities and food allergies later in childhood.
Jan 23
Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is fully ocean-degradable
A new bioplastic that dissolves in saltwater — no more pesky microplastics!
Dec 6
Scientists develop new and improved quantum gates
High-fidelity, low error quantum gates allow more reliable and accurate quantum computations, making the future of quantum computers more promising.
Dec 5
Nanopores in deep-sea hydrothermal vents and the origin of life
“Naturally occurring selective nanopore ion channels in deep-sea hydrothermal vents are similar to ion channels found in cells and could help explain the origin of life.
Dec 4
Albumin drops medicine off at cancer site then leaves the body
By changing albumin’s identity, drugs can carried to their targets and then removed from the body after being used.
Oct 16
Protein antigens in meat, milk, and other foods suppress gut tumors
Food antigens were found to prevent small intestinal tumors in gut-tumor prone mice by making ensuring we have enough T cells for defense.
Oct 2
Stem cell exhaustion and proliferation: An aging fly’s tale
Blocking the gene ced-6 led to stem cell exhaustion in aging fruit flies and prevented repair of damaged intestines.
Aug 30
Chromosome copying errors pinpointed in developing embryos
The DNA duplication process changes during embryogenesis and chromosome copying errors increase during the transition.
RIKEN at a Glance
30-day trend
- June 6, 2025
How group size affects cooperation: Insights from brain science - November 26, 2020
Bacterial drug resistance studied by robotic E. coli evolution - May 22, 2025
Strong emotions plus non-REM sleep equals longer-lasting perceptual memories - January 23, 2025
Bye-bye microplastics: new plastic is fully ocean-degradable - February 15, 2022
Green hydrogen production for fuel cells and fertilizers
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