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In world first, Japan study 'grows' skin from tissue to heal wounds
In a world first, Japanese researchers have transformed tissue cells into skin cells to help heal serious wounds, a technique that could revolutionize care for victims of burns and other severe injuries. The research is the culmination of a decade of work and holds promise ...
New research in Japan shows anti-melanoma drug may be effective against Parkinson's disease
The drug, dabrafenib, curbs nerve cell death, said the team of researchers from Kobe University, Osaka University and the University of Tokyo.
70 percent of Japanese parents with infants want more kids: survey
The proportion of parents with infants who want to have more children stands at around 70 percent, a private survey found Wednesday. The joint survey was conducted by the University of Tokyo and education service provider Benesse Holdings Inc. between September and October 2017. It covered ...
Japanese transgender professor to run for mayor in campaign focused on curbing child abuse
A University of Tokyo professor has decided to run for mayor in a city in Saitama Prefecture in July with her campaign focused on preventing child abuse. Ayumi Yasutomi, a 55-year-old professor at one of Japan's most prestigious universities, told Kyodo News on Monday she ...
JAXA, University of Tokyo deploy satellite sensor technology against cancer
A team of Japanese research institutes wants to hunt down the stem cells of human cancers by employing an ultra-precise observation sensor technology used in the Hitomi astronomy satellite. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the University of Tokyo's Kavli Institute for the Physics ...
Kyoto University and Todai tie for first in magazine's ranking of Japanese schools
Kyoto University ties the University of Tokyo — moving up two spots from last year — for first place in the ranking of Japanese universities by Times Higher Education magazine.
Japanese researchers create most detailed map of universe's dark-matter distribution
A team of researchers said Tuesday that it has created a more comprehensive map showing the universe's dark matter distribution by using a camera on Japan's Subaru Telescope in Hawaii. The map covers a wider area and features a higher resolution than any other similar ...
Japanese team's bandage-like health monitor and messaging display could revolutionize medical care
Palm reading could take on a whole new meaning thanks to a new invention from Japan: an ultra-thin display and monitor that can stick directly to the body. The Band-Aid-like device is just 1 millimeter thick and can monitor important health data as well as ...
University of Tokyo offers halal chocolates ahead of Valentine's Day
The University of Tokyo is selling halal chocolates online for Valentine's Day to raise public awareness of foods that are prepared according to Muslim standards. Hanan Chocolates have been produced by a Tokyo maker using soy emulsifier and no animal-origin ingredients. The products — milk ...
University of Tokyo opens center to promote use of big data from Japan's public sector
The University of Tokyo has embarked on a quest to unearth Japan's latent assets that could be worth more than ¥700 billion — big data held by the public sector. The nation's most prestigious school, also known as Todai, has opened what it claims is ...
Tokyo chemist's breakthrough could lead to self-healing glass
A Japanese researcher has developed — by accident— a new type of glass that can be repaired simply by pressing it back together after it cracks. The discovery opens the way for super-durable glass that could triple the life span of construction materials and products ...
University of Tokyo team's robots mimic human exercise, even working up a sweat
A team of Japanese researchers has built two humanoid robots that can do pushups, situps and stretches just like their human creators. One can even sweat, releasing heat generated by the physical activity. In the latest issue of the U.S. journal Science Robotics released this ...
