Gravesite reflections: One family’s influence on science in in Japan
Tomoko shares her thoughts about Masatoshi Okochi, Nobutsuna Matsudaira, RIKEN, and science in Japan.
Dec 5
Tomoko shares her thoughts about Masatoshi Okochi, Nobutsuna Matsudaira, RIKEN, and science in Japan.
Sep 12
Engineering crop immunity from a receptor in pomelo fruit
Synthetic receptors derived from the pomelo fruit can help crops become immune to thousands of pathogens.
Aug 29
Smoker gut bacteria reduce bowel inflammation in ulcerative colitis
Mouth bacteria that settle in the guts of smokers activate helper T-cells that counter inflammation in ulcerative colitis.
Jun 6
How group size affects cooperation: Insights from brain science
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.
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