National / Science & Health Jan 16, 2021
Japanese scientists discover medical agent that could slow aging-related diseases
The discovery is expected to help improve the treatment and prevention of diseases such as arteriosclerosis and diabetes.
National Oct 31, 2020
Fukuoka startup develops coronavirus antibody test kit using silkworms
A Kyushu University startup in Fukuoka has teamed up with a medical equipment-maker to offer a coronavirus antibody test kit utilizing silkworms that allows people to take tests without visiting medical institutions. Kaico Ltd. and Protects Co. in Wako, Saitama Prefecture, have jointly developed the ...
National Jan 29, 2020
Japan team develops material that turns greenhouse gases into ingredients for fuel
A research team including Tokyo Institute of Technology members has developed a photocatalyst material that can convert methane and carbon dioxide into a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide with only light irradiation. A research paper on the development was published in the online edition ...
National Sep 7, 2018
An explosion occurred at Kyushu University in the city of Fukuoka Friday morning and an unidentified human body was found in the debris, local police said. The cause of the 6:40 a.m. blast on the university's campus remains unknown. A janitor made an emergency call ...
National / Science & Health Jan 10, 2017
Kyushu University team IDs protein linked to atopic dermatitis itchiness
Atopic dermatitis can cause strong itchiness, but new research by Kyushu University could lead to development of drugs to finally put an end to sufferers' urge to keep scratching their skin. A team of researchers led by Yoshinori Fukui and Kazuhiko Yamamura of Kyushu University ...
National / Science & Health Jan 7, 2017
Japan, German researchers trying to save endangered rhinos using iPS cells
With just three of animals left alive, Japanese scientist offers aid in quest to repopulate northern white rhinoceros.
National / Science & Health Oct 18, 2016
Japanese team produces massive number of eggs from mouse iPS cells
A team of researchers has achieved a world's first by using induced pluripotent stem cells from a mouse tail to produce a large number of eggs in vitro.
National Jun 25, 2014
Kyushu Univ., Univ. of Maryland tie up on cybersecurity study
Kyushu University and the University of Maryland on Tuesday signed an accord to tie up on education and research in the area of cybersecurity aimed at jointly developing educational programs and fostering experts. It is the first time for universities of the two countries to ...
National Mar 14, 2013
Universities to boost classes in English
by Kazuaki Nagata
To accelerate the internationalization of their institutions, Kyoto University and Kyushu University look to drastically boost the number of classes taught in English and educators who are foreign nationals.