The first drug treatment for brain aneurysms (in mice)
Scientists discover that most aneurysms result from mutations. A mouse model shows they can be treated with drugs.
Jun 15
Scientists discover that most aneurysms result from mutations. A mouse model shows they can be treated with drugs.
May 19
Thoughts on the genetics of medicinal licorice
Jens talks about licorice and a recent RIKEN study that finally mapped its genome.
Mar 29
ERRg predicts atrial fibrillation and hidden comorbidity
Polygenic risk scores based on the genetic data from more that a million people predicted atrial fibrillation, stroke, and mortality.Apr 28
Xist knockout rescues miscarriages in mice
Xist knockout rescues miscarriages in mice whose egg cells lack H3K27me3 epigenetic instructions.
Sep 22
Kleefstra syndrome in mice reversed after birth
Researchers used a postnatal supply of GLP to reverse neural and behavioral symptoms of Kleefstra syndrome in mice!
Jul 26
Opossums are the first genome edited marsupials
A new piezoelectronic microinjection method has allowed the first successful genome editing in marsupials: albino opossums.
RIKEN at a Glance
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