National / Science & Health Oct 1, 2021
Drug that stops ALS progression found using iPS cells from patients
The team reproduced the disease by culturing iPS cells derived from the skin of patients into motor neurons.
National Jul 30, 2021
Toshihide Masukawa, 2008 Nobel laureate in physics, dies at 81
As well as his theory on elementary particles, the scientist was known for being involved in activities to protect Japan's pacifist constitution and other peace activities.
National / Crime & Legal Jun 11, 2021
Lawsuit seeks return of Ryukyu remains nearly a century after they were brought to Kyoto
by Eric Johnston
The suit has also prompted discussion over the status of Ryukyuans, whom the government has not recognized as indigenous.
National May 29, 2021
University of Tokyo among world's top 10 for natural science research
In the list of 500 global institutions, topped by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, five other Japanese universities and a scientific research institute ranked among the top 100.
More Sports / Football May 3, 2021
Tomoya Machino prepared to embark on new challenge in Canadian Football League
by Kaz Nagatsuka
He was one of six Japanese players who had their names called during the league’s inaugural Global Draft, going to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the second round.
National / Science & Health Apr 7, 2021
Japanese researchers finds some drugs effective against coronavirus
The team has found some existing medical agents effective in inhibiting RNA viruses through an experiment using stem cells.
National / Science & Health Mar 25, 2021
Kyoto University to supply iPS cells from COVID-19 survivors for research
The aim of the CiRA Foundation's iPS cell initiative is to help researchers identify why some people develop severe symptoms of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
National Mar 13, 2021
Kobe hospital transplants iPS-based retinal cell into patient
The surgery was the first transplant in a clinical study that aims to treat 50 patients over the next five years.
National Jan 22, 2021
Tourism push linked to surge in Japan's COVID-19 cases, study shows
The paper said the incidence of travel-associated COVID-19 cases during the Go To Travel campaign was around three times greater than the month prior to its kick-off.
National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Dec 5, 2020
Japan's portrait studios are adjusting services to cater to COVID-19 landscape
by Mark Schreiber
Revenue this year is expected to plunge by as much as 20% from 2019.
National / Science & Health Jun 3, 2020
Japan researchers create tiny bronchi to develop drug for COVID-19
It is hoped the miniature organ will serve as a better model for evaluating anti-viral drugs' efficacy than a single cell.
National / Science & Health Jan 25, 2020
An expert panel of the health ministry on Friday approved a clinical research program proposed by a Kyoto University team to transplant cartilage made from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells to damaged knee joints. Professor Noriyuki Tsumaki and other members of the team are planning ...