Specific neurons that secrete oxytocin in the brain are disrupted in a mouse model of autism, neuroscientists have found

Individuals with a certain HLA type may be able to mount a killer T cell response to Covid-19, thanks to the T cells responding to a portion of the virus’s spike protein that is also present in seasonal coronaviruses that cause the common cold

New study shows that gelatin—a mixture of peptides and proteins used as a gelling agent in food and medicines—can be turned into ultralong organic phosphorescence materials that are strong

Researchers in Japan have developed a technique to improve flexibility of ultra-thin electronics, such as those used in bendable devices or clothing

A new way to treat cancer that has fewer side effects than conventional drugs could result from a targeted method for killing tumor cells in mice

The future environmental footprint of the tire industry could be substantially shrunk thanks to a new ecofriendly method that harnesses bacteria to make a chemical used in synthetic rubber

The theoretical prediction of Majorana fermions in superconducting topological crystalline insulators could lead to them being used in quantum computers

Researchers working on ways to regenerate lost hair from stem cells identified a recipe for normal hair regeneration in the lab

A quantum nanodevice that can act as a heat engine and a refrigerator at the same time has been created by RIKEN engineers

Humans develop more slowly than mice because our chemistry is different: Scientists have found the “segmentation clock”—a genetic network that governs the body pattern formation of embryos—progresses more slowly in humans than in mice because the biochemical reactions are slower in human cells

Terahertz radiation, contradicting conventional belief, can disrupt proteins in living cells without killing the cells

Scientists use the Tokyo Skytree to test Einstein’s theory of general relativity

Brain areas that receive input from the eyes, skin and muscles usually have shorter processing periods compared with higher-order areas that integrate information and control memory and decision-making

McKernel – A lightweight multi-kernel OS for high-performance computing

McKernel

A self-powered heart monitor taped to the skin

Researchers have discovered a circuit in the brain that is necessary for unlearning fear

Most precise measurement of the proton’s mass

A single genetic change is all it takes to make plants produce more biomass and become more resilient to stress, a team of RIKEN researchers has found.

In a world-first achievement, scientists have developed a new hydrogel whose properties are dominated by electrostatic repulsion, rather than attractive interactions.

Mathematical model shows how the brain remains stable during learning: Complex biochemical signals that coordinate fast and slow changes in neuronal networks keep the brain in balance during learning…