Okayama University e-Bulletin vol.4
September 20, 2013
Source: Okayama University, Japan, Planning and Public Information Division
For immediate release: 20 Sept 2013
Okayama University, Japan publishes the 4th issue of its online newsletter, Okayama University e-Bulletin: //www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/kouhou/ebulletin/
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.
(Okayama, Japan, 20 Sept 2013) Content highlights include Demystifying the reaction mechanisms of photosynthesis and the potential for an unlimited source of clean energy; pioneering research Osteocytes; why physiologic mechanical stress is important in enhancing chondroprotective gene expression; regenerative medicine and amphibian limb models to resolve why humans lost their ability to regenerate organs; Demystifying the molecular mechanisms of the initial stages of how ice melts; and intellectual property of the unique terahertz chemical microscope for mapping chemical reactions.
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Contents of the Sept 2013 issue of Okayama University e-Bulletin:
Feature
Tofu-like crystalline catalysts: Demystifying the reaction mechanisms of photosynthesis and the potential for an unlimited source of clean energy
News
World's first successful living donor transplant of the middle lobe of a lung: Mother's lung saves the life of her three year old son
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Japan's oldest votive tablets showing monkey leading a horse, and a cow are unearthed
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Launch of the Photosynthesis Research Center at Okayama University
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Launch of mega-hospital consortium: Okayama University Hospital is selected as one of 10 core hospitals for clinical research in Japan
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Launch of mega-hospital consortium: Okayama University Hospital is selected as one of 10 core hospitals for clinical research in Japan
Research highlights
Osteocyte: Shadow commander of HSC niche
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Why physiologic mechanical stress is important in enhancing chondroprotective gene expression: Stretch-mediated activation of TGF-β-Smad2/3 pathway
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Regenerative medicine: Amphibian limb models to resolve why humans lost their ability to regenerate organs
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Theoretical physics: Demystifying the molecular mechanisms of the initial stages of how ice melts
Intellectual Property and Enterprise
Unique terahertz chemical microscope for mapping chemical reactions
Topics
Letters from alumni
Tamer Hashem Farag
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Okayama Travelogue
Okayama University Institute of Plant Science and Resources in Kurashiki: The oldest agricultural research institute in Japan
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Club Activities
Okayama University Kyudo Club: Enjoyable insights into one of Japan's traditional martial arts
Further information:
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Okayama 700-8530, Japan
Planning and Public Information Division
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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