Okayama University e-Bulletin Vol.9
December 10, 2014
Source: Okayama University, Japan, Planning and Public Information Division
SUBLECT LINE: Okayama University e-Bulletin: Intelligent deep sea robotics
For immediate release: 10 December 2014
Okayama University, Japan publishes the December 2014 issue of its online newsletter, Okayama University e-Bulletin: //www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/kouhou/ebulletin/
(Okayama, Japan, 10 December 2014) This issue contains insights into the development of innovative intelligent deep sea robotics; environmental effects of high tech industries on the seas; bio-hybrid implants and restoring organ functions; seed germination regulators; reducing arsenic toxicity accumulation in rice grains; and spotlight on the history of Okayama Castle.
Okayama University e-Bulletin highlights news and views from one of Japan's largest comprehensive universities internationally recognized for its dynamic and innovative approach to interdisciplinary scientific research and pioneering educational programs.
Contents of the December 2014 issue of Okayama University e-Bulletin://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/kouhou/ebulletin/
Feature
Intelligent deep sea robotics: Autonomous underwater robot with intelligent 3D cameras for high precision search and tracking in deep seas
Caption
The MOS/AUV underwater robot approaching a target represented by coordinate system with three colored balls.
News
Successful completion of a contralateral lung transplant using a donor lung from a brain-dead donor: a first in Japan
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Okayama Study Tour to Discover the Charms of Okayama from the Perspective of Foreign Students
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Professor Wirth, from Cardiff University in the UK, presents a lecture at Okayama University’s ‘Future Session’
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Selection as part of the ‘Top Global University Project’
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Okayama University selected as an additional MEXT ‘Translational Research Network Program’ research support site
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Selection as a Center for Excellence
Research highlights
A toxic environment: Life in the seas affected by high-tech industries
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Bio-hybrid implants: Restoring organ functions
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Seed germination regulators: all in the timing
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Arsenic toxicity: Reducing accumulation in rice grains
Caption
Scientists at Okayama University have uncovered a protein naturally found in rice which could help limit the amount of arsenic absorbed by rice plants from water and soils. Their research could lead to a way of limiting arsenic.
Intellectual Property and Enterprise
Anti-RPL29 antibody: An autologous antibody to cure malignant tumors
Topics
Letters from alumni
Igor Mijailovic
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Okayama Travelogue
Okayama Castle
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Club Activities
Okayama University Shogi Club
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Further information:
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About Okayama University
Okayama University is one of the largest comprehensive universities in Japan with roots going back to the Medical Training Place sponsored by the Lord of Okayama and established in 1870. Now with 1,300 faculty and 14,000 students, the University offers courses in specialties ranging from medicine and pharmacy to humanities and physical sciences. Okayama University is located in the heart of Japan approximately 3 hours west of Tokyo by Shinkansen.
Website: //www.okayama-u.ac.jp/index_e.html