Highlights

From among the many articles published in leading international journals by researchers from the Nagoya University GCOE, FIRST and IAR programs in some of the most topical fields of science, only the very best are selected for highlighting on Nagoya University Research. Carefully selected, timely, informative and accessible ?Nagoya University Research's monthly Research Highlights capture the essence of a research achievement in a format that can be appreciated by both specialists and non-specialists alike.

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2018/10/29

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2018/07/18

Rice plants evolve to adapt to flooding
2018/06/27

Recreating the Chameleon: Material Mimics Color Changes Of Living Organisms
2018/06/12

"Tricking" Bacteria into Hydroxylating Benzene
2018/05/18

Keep the Light Off: A Material with Improved Mechanical Performance in the Dark
2018/05/02

Cracking Open the Formation of Fossil Concretions
2018/05/01

Real-time Coverage of Inside of the Brain Made Possible
2018/04/17

Global first determination of crystal structure of gastric proton pump
2018/04/16

Innate immune adaptor TRIF confers neuroprotection in ALS mice by eliminating abnormal glial cells
2018/03/29

Inherent Feminizing Effect of Germ Cells: New Insights into Sex Determination
2018/03/26

Superconductivity in an Alloy with Quasicrystal Structure
2018/03/22

Scientists control molecular alignment on a graphene surface ~ A fluke discovery could pave the way towards improved graphene-based electronics ~
2018/03/20

Even flies like a familiar song: How auditory learning shapes fly behavior
2018/03/13

Scientists accurately model the action of aerosols on clouds
2018/03/12

Digging up the Precambrian: Fossil Burrows Show Early Origins of Animal Behavior
2018/03/06

Metal-free Catalyst Extends the Range of Ester Synthesis
2018/02/19

Flexible warped nanographene developed for bioimaging ~ A new water-soluble nanocarbon triggers cell death when exposed to light ~
2018/02/16

Nitrate flux in the Arctic not following the decreasing NOx emissions in neighboring countries
2018/02/15

Dance of auroras: Scientists make first direct observation of electron frolic
2018/02/08

"Zipping-up" rings to make nanographenes ~ A fast and efficient method for graphene nanoribbon synthesis ~
2018/01/23

Chemical hijacking of plant hormone signaling ~ A collaboration between organic chemistry and synthetic biology ~
2018/01/19

2D Tin (Stanene) without Buckling: A Possible Topological Insulator
2017/12/29

Unlocking the mystery of pollen tube guidance ~ Solving the cocrystal structure of a pollen tube attractant and its receptor ~
2017/12/25

Development of a Nanowire Device to Detect Cancer with a Urine Test
2017/11/22

Physicists at Nagoya University discover a huge void in Giza's Great Pyramid by cosmic-ray imaging
2017/11/13

Deadly Combination in Neurodegenerative Diseases Revealed
2017/10/23

Astronomers Follow Gravitational Waves to Treasure
2017/09/20

More mouths can be fed by boosting number of plant pores ~ Discovery of small molecules that increases the number of stomata on plant leaves ~
2017/09/14

"Handedness" in scale-eating fish: nature and nurture
2017/09/05

Discovery of dynamic seasonal changes in color perception ~The small fish "medaka" shows large differences in color perception in summer and winter~
2017/08/29

High-speed switching for ultrafast electromechanical switches and sensors
2017/08/28

Nagoya-led team flips the switch on ferroelectrics
2017/08/21

Nagoya Physicists Resolve Long-Standing Mystery of Structure-Less Transition
2017/08/18

Mechanisms Explaining Positional Diversity of the Hindlimb in Tetrapod Evolution
2017/08/18

How Whip-like Cell Appendages Promote Bodily Fluid Flow
2017/08/17

Super-photostable fluorescent labeling agent for super-resolution microscopy ~ A powerful tool for 3D and multicolor STED imaging of cellular ultrastructure ~
2017/08/10

Successful filming of fastest aurora flickering
2017/08/03

Different Sensory Pathways Engaged in Feeling and Responding to External Temperature
2017/07/28

On-Chip Pumps Achieve High-Speed Sorting of Large Cells
2017/07/24

Shining rings: A new material emits white light when exposed to electricity ~ New synthetic approach could spark development of other dynamic materials ~
2017/07/13

Nagoya Medical Researchers Propose New Disease Category of Skin Disorders
2017/07/10

Nagoya Forensic Scientists Recover Human DNA from Mosquitos
2017/06/27

Nagoya University chemists turn metal catalysis on its head for a sustainable future
2017/06/16

Skin Disease Caused by Sperm Cell Transmission of Keratin Mutation
2017/06/08

Lost Your Appetite? Try Inviting Yourself to Dinner
2017/06/01

Dual Role of Fruit Fly Protein in Connecting Chromosome Copies
2017/05/30

Scientists identify protein linked to chronic heart failure
2017/05/26

Nagoya University Researchers Break Down Plastic Waste
2017/05/24

One-Dimensional Crystals for Low-Temperature Thermoelectric Cooling
2017/05/11

At Last: Beautiful, consistent carbon belts ~ Synthesis of a carbon nanobelt with potential applications in nanotechnology ~
2017/03/23

Development of a non-invasive, quick, and low-cost system for cell quality evaluationーa step ahead to supply high quality and quantity of iPS cells
2016/05/18

Development of a novel in vivo real-time analysis by combining knowledge and skills
2016/03/25

A new simple and green synthetic method for the production of pharmaceuticals
2016/02/17

Discovery of a new memory mechanism―expecting infinite practical use
2016/01/14

"What makes you anxious about life after 65?" ―Advice to the worlds' aging population from Japan
2015/12/10

World's first success in observation of the internal structure of microfossils from 3.4 billion years ago: a clue to the bio-organisms that lived at that early time
2015/11/27

A key to control the circadian rhythm lies in the molecules, revealed by interdisciplinary chemistry and biology research
2015/11/12

The faster the separation speed, the better the separation resolution ―Nanotechnology makes it possible
2015/10/21

Exploring the entire story of plant fertilization using live imaging
2015/09/14

Updating human evolution through examination of technological innovation in stone tools
2015/05/26

Young researchers' inquiring minds and ambition, to produce newborn benzene molecules
2015/05/08

Medical−engineering cooperation for safe and secure surgical treatments
2015/04/28

Young researchers' glittering success with decorated molecular rings
2015/03/26

The WISH project, fighting world hunger
2015/03/12

Nanotechnology opens up for "ultrafast" genetic testing
2015/03/02

Discovery of a new plant hormone that perceives and compensates for "hunger"
2015/02/19

"Longing for spring:" elucidation of the mechanism of survival strategy
2015/02/04

The development of novel "stimuli-sensitive" hydrogels for various applications
2015/01/29

To increase the reliability of green fluorescent protein (GFP) use
2014/07/25

Laser Beam can Contribute to Environmental Research: Development of an Instrument for the Instantaneous Measurement of PM2.5 Components
2014/06/26

Monkeys Can Understand Relation among Third Parties
2014/06/17

Air and Light Nurture Cyanobacteria:　A Mechanism of Simultaneous Nitrogen Fixation and Photosynthesis
2014/06/17

Colors and Patterns in Medaka:　Underlying Mechanisms of Pigment Cell Differentiation
2014/06/04

The Mechanism that Superbly Regulates Plant Growth
2014/06/02

Answer to the Mystery behind Instinctive Behaviors:　Mechanisms of Neurons that Alternate REM and Non-REM Sleep
2014/05/22

Polymer Structure will Broaden the World of Protonics: Liquid Crystal Planar Structure of Proton Exchange Membrane Enables High Proton Conductivity
2014/05/08

Simplifying Nanotechnology:The Development of a New Technique to Micropattern Carbon Nanotube Thin Films in One Step
2014/04/21

Growing Possibilities in the Use of Antiaromatic Compounds: World's First Battery with Norcorrole Electrodes
2014/04/14

Solar Wind Protecting the Earth: An Accurate 3D Simulation of the Heliosphere
2014/04/08

A Simple Way to Control the Pollen Tube: A Possibility for Enhancing Food Production without Gene Modification
2014/04/07

Increase in Plant Production by Genetic Modification: A Novel Technique to Enhance Stomatal Opening and Plant Growth
2014/03/26

Liquid Crystals and Air: New Photoalignment Technology to Increase Possible Applications of Liquid Crystals
2014/03/25

Escherichia coli Powered by a Hybrid Engine: A Genetic Modification Allows a Hybrid-fuel Bacterial Flagellar Motor to Adapt to Environmental Change
2014/03/25

A New Possibility for Anti-Aging: Senescence Inhibition of Vascular Endothelial Cell Prevents Atherosclerosis
2014/03/07

Physics in Soccer: Fractals in Professional Soccer Matches
2014/02/24

Sustainable Resource Use: A New Promoter that Enables Efficient Use of a Rare Metal
2014/02/24

Earth Weather Can Reach Space: Typhoon-Induced Atmospheric Waves in Space
2014/02/24

A Deceptive Attack on Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A Novel Method to Inhibit P. aeruginosa by Stopping Iron Supply
2014/02/17

Measurement Technique with Nanometric Resolution: A Big Step toward Further Material Development
2014/02/17

Moisture Can Kill Forests: Hydrological Circulation and Boreal Forests in Siberia
2014/01/28

Growing Possibilities of Organic Materials: A Microscopic Mechanism of Electronic Conduction in Conducting Polymers
2014/01/28

Circadian Clock in Cyanobacteria: Role of a Clock Protein in Regulating the Circadian Rhythm
2014/01/09

A New Cross-coupling Reaction that Enables the Efficient Synthesis of Triarylmethanes
2014/01/06

A Mysterious Phenomenon in an Organic Compound
2013/12/24

Differences in the Language Processing System Derived From Different Dialects
2013/12/24

A Motion Sickness Drug Promotes Bone Growth
2013/12/02

Mechanism of "Crowding-out" Hot Jupiter by Terrestrial Planets: A New Development in Planet Formation Theory
2013/12/02

An Innovative Material for Power-Loss Reduction in Future Energy Applications: Development of a Novel Iron-based Superconductor with Lower Rare-Earth Metal Content
2013/11/27

Manufacturing That Supports Medicine: The World's Finest Molecular Imaging Device for Small Animals
2013/11/18

Breaking New Ground in Rocket Engines--A World-First Flight Experiment Using a Pulse Detonation Rocket Engine
2013/11/07

Microcage Arrays to Ensure Stable Ovule Growth and Observation
2013/11/06

Mechanism of Formation of Normal Brain Structure
2013/10/08

Toward Accurate Space Weather Forecasts: Data from the Akebono Satellite Revealed a Coupling Mechanism between Solar Wind and Radiation Belts
2013/10/07

Foreign Species are not "Strong"
2013/09/17

Kendo Sequences Comprised only 6 Basic Functions
2013/09/02

Environmentally Friendly Coupling Reaction
2013/09/02

The Fourth Nanocarbon: Warped Nanographene
2013/08/30

World's First All-carbon Integrated Circuit
2013/08/26

Identification of Secondary Causal Mutations in Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia
2013/08/12

MRAP2 Gene Determining Your Weight: Identification of an Obesity-Suppressing Gene in Mice
2013/08/07

Phase-resetting Mechanism of the Circadian Clock in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
2013/07/24

Sapphire with Electrical Conductivity
2013/07/18

A Sensor to Detect Seasonal Changes in Day Length
2013/07/12

Highly Selective Hydroxylation of Benzene to Phenol
2013/07/10

Ear Stone Size and Auditory Perception
2013/06/21

A Milestone in the Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes
2013/06/06

The Next Generation of Medicine: Genetic Screening Allows Identification of Etiologies and a Definite Diagnosis
2013/06/06

Unlocking 70 years of Mystery by Shedding Light on a Hereditary Skin Disorder
2013/06/03

A Recipe for Good Health: A Lipid for Supporting Mitochondrial Function
2013/05/31

Plants that Save the World: Fertilization Control and Production of New Plant Species
2013/05/23

Computers Take the Place of Eyes and Brains: Cultured Cell Image Diagnosis Programs
2013/05/13

Linking the Past to the Future -Carbon 14 Content in 1900 year-old Tree Rings-
2013/05/01

The Evolution of Exaggerated Horns in Japanese Rhinoceros Beetles
2013/05/01

Hidden Wings in Insects
2013/03/26

Cock-a-doodle-doo: No Need for an Alarm Clock
2012/01/09

Hermeneutic study : The 13th International Research Meeting of the Hermeneutic Study and Education of Textual Configuration Global COE Program was held.
2011/10/27

Biology:Semaphorins contribute to cellular changes by regulating two TOR complexes
2011/09/28

Chemistry:Development of "glue" for nanographenes
2011/08/26

Astronomy: Light equal to three candles spread over Tokyo Disneyland illuminates the Galaxy from the outside
2011/07/28

Biotechnology: Safe passage for nanotubes
2011/07/27

Computing: CANs can go faster
2010/12/30

Paleoclimate: Coral clues
2010/12/30

Inhibitory proteins: Molecular twists and turns
2010/12/30

Endovascular surgery: Making practice perfect
2010/11/25

Motor neuron disease: Promising new drug
2010/11/25

Photoperiodism: Deep brain light reception
2010/11/25

Green catalysis: Iodine answers
2010/10/28

Cell engineering: Patterning behavior
2010/10/28

Bio-detection: Beating the clock
2010/10/28

Forest ecology: Filling the gaps
2010/09/30

Plant science: Know your roots
2010/09/30

Kidney disease: A new target
2010/09/30

Cell manipulation: Magnets assume control
2010/08/26

Astronomy: Out of the dust
2010/08/26

Particle physics: Neutrinos' changing face
2010/08/26

Molecular machines: Springing around
2010/07/29

Planetary science: How the moon cooled
2010/07/29

Bio-imaging: Quantum dots take the plunge
2010/07/24

Silicon microfabrication: Rounding the corner
2010/06/29

Magnetic materials: A clearer picture
2010/06/24

Clinical oncology: Honing prognosis predictions
2010/06/24

Structural biology: Circumventing the need for light
2010/05/27

Particle physics: Tau still plays by the rules
2010/05/27

Nanotechnology: Fueling DNA nanomachines with light
2010/05/27

Nanotechnology: Molding metal on the nanoscale
2010/04/29

Bio-imaging: Fat cells get the quantum treatment
2010/04/29

Bioinformatics: Analyzing allergens
2010/04/26

Asian climate: A weakened monsoon
2010/03/25

Biomechanics: Flexing on a cell
2010/03/25

Brain development: Made from girders
2010/03/25

Plant adaptation: Snorkeling rice
2010/02/25

Astrophysics: An unusual stellar display
2010/02/25

Organocatalysis: Putting the pieces together
2010/02/25

Cell biology: Spindle specialist

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