Rapid wheat improvement by genome editing
- Genome editing is a method of altering the DNA sequence of a target gene, which can rapidly improve traits not previously observed in crops. In addition, unlike previous ...
Discovery of fully-gapped topological superconductors with potential applications in quantum computing
- Electric currents do not dissipate energy in superconductors because electrons in these materials move without resistive forces. Recent research shows that some superconductors can host surface states known as Majorana excitations that have potential applications in new ...
Mechanism of photosynthetic water oxidation revealed by intermediate state structures analyzed by an X-ray free electron laser
- Photosynthetic water oxidation produces electrons, protons and molecular oxygen from water using light energy from the sun, thereby providing molecular oxygen in the atmosphere and reducing power for the reduction of CO2 into sugars. This reaction is catalyzed by ...
Vol.26
- Novel production method of the lowest energy nuclear state
- Non-plume hypothesis for the genesis of passive continental margin ocean island basalts
- Death feigning is controlled by dopamine in a beetle
Vol.25
- Identification of the proteins governing the formation of “magnetic teeth” in chiton Chiton deposit magnetite (Fe3O4) on their mineralized radular teeth.
- Observation of instabilities in metallic states for metal-to-insulator switch oxides
- Challenging the theoretical assessment of a hypothesis on protein folding stability that has been believed for 60 years
Vol.24
- The importance of coral-algal symbiosis in terms of coral calcification
- Uncovering the regulatory system of seed germination.
- In-situ photo-irradiation solid-state NMR for detecting the functional changes of photoreceptor-protein structure
Vol.23
- Insights into symbiosis between animals and algae: Genome analysis reveals interactions and evolution of Hydra-Chlorella symbiosis
- DNA as a ‘reservoir’ of phosphorus nutrient: Plants recycle DNA in chloroplasts as a source of phosphorus under starvation
- Insights into symbiosis between animals and algae: Genome analysis reveals interactions and evolution of Hydra-Chlorella symbiosis
Vol.22
- Preferential delivery of boron to developing tissues in rice
- Movie of molecules in liquid-crystal – molecular motions in one trillionth seconds
- Unveiling “nano-scissors” required for endocytosis of synaptic vesicles
Vol.21
- Plant science: New insights into infection strategy of Rhizoctonia solani, a causal agent for rice sheath blight, highlighted by the plant defense mechanism
- Comparative genomics of epidemic strains from cholera patients reveals evolution of Vibrio cholerae O1
- High temperature superconductors: Discovery of a new form of electronic wave
- Identification of illegal users from pirated copies of multimedia contents
Vol.20
- Wolbachia bacterium density changes seasonally in butterflies
- “Intrahyphal Hyphae and Dead Hyphae”, Aberrant Hyphae Triggered by Host Immune Responses to Plant Pathogenic Fungus
- Medaka fish use faces to identify different individuals
- The secrets of straight growth of plant cells, NEK6 protein aligns cytoskeleton.
Vol.19
- Mechanism of photosynthetic water-splitting revealed by an X-ray free electron laser
- Innovative carbon nanotube photocatalytic materials for efficient solar energy conversion and hydrogen production
- Reassessing nomenclature for ‘horned turban’ snail
- Infrared spectroscopy: Nanostructured metamaterials identify the chemical nature of tiny molecules
Vol.18
- Reducing phosphorus in rice grain for sustainable and environmental-friendly agriculture
- Quick immunohistochemistry with clearing detects epigenetic changes
- Growing rice in space: Insights into effect of space environment on seed viability
- Plants use methionine to respond to environmental stresses
Vol.17
- Longer water retention in ponds increases nitrogen-removal processes
- Molecular and structural light adjustments protect plants
- Lavender oil may offer a new treatment for murine models of allergic asthma
- Links discovered between plant complex type N-glycans and hay fever
Vol.16
- Mate-guarding behaviour favours a familiar face
- Molecular “sands of time” identified for fruitfly development
- Barley dormancy mutation suggests beer motivated early farmers
- Fishy approach reveals how things taste sweet or umami
Vol.15
- World’s first flexible security Secure Cryptoprocessor with adjustable security level
- Traceability for Multimedia Content: Protection against Pirated Copies
Vol.14
- Immunizing plants: Creation of virus-resistant plants with artificial DNA-binding proteins
- Identification of gene Vrn-D4 for enabling wheat to adapt to areas with warm winters
- Importance of introgression on intra-specific genetic differentiation and adaptive divergence
- An interesting twist on supercooled liquid water
Vol.13
- Preferential distribution of silicon to rice grains
- Genome sequencing anti-viral antibiotics-producing Streptomyces incarnatus, led to the discovery of Se-containing formate dehydrogenase gene for biofuel cell
- New technique for removal of radiostrontium from wastewater and possible waste management.
- Adsorption mechanism of inhibitor and guest molecules on the surface of methane hydrate
Vol.12
- Exploring the structural basis for high-efficiency energy transfer in photosynthetic organisms
- Damage-free structure of photosystem II and the synthesis of model compounds for water-oxidation
- Key genes in epidermal cell differentiation are essential for survival of plants
- Evidence for solid-liquid critical points of water in carbon nanotubes
Vol.11
- Vitamin C transport in plants: AtPHT4;4 required for photo-inhibition tolerance
- One-step preparation of thermally-stable silica-coated platinum/graphene composite
- High-Tc superconductivity found under high pressure
- Electronic structure of optimally doped novel superconductor La(O,F)BiS2
Vol.10
- Discovery of a remarkable new species of land snail restricted to arid environments in small islands and coastal areas of the central Seto Inland Sea, Japan
- The firebrat, primitive insect, exhibits a unique circadian clock resembling that of mammals
- Seeds of novel anti-cancer drug development: A papaya seed ingredient selectively regulates the proliferation of colorectal cancer cells
- Simple, compact, highly sensitive SQUID based magnetic field measurement sysytem to detection of a very small magnetic signals
Vol.9
- A toxic environment: Life in the seas affected by high-tech industries
- Bio-hybrid implants: Restoring organ functions
- Seed germination regulators: all in the timing
- Arsenic toxicity: Reducing accumulation in rice grains
Vol.8
- Anti-aging properties of drinking hydrogen-rich water on periodontal tissues
- Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
- New Topical Hemostatic Agent: Neutral Self-Assembling Peptide Hydrogel
- Next-Generation Sequencer applications: Innovation to turn ‘junk DNAs’ into genetic markers
Vol.7
- Plant science: Plant models for crop breeding of the future
- Photosynthesis: New model of the quality control of Photosystem II
- Repairing DNA lesion
- Bacterial Nanometric Amorphous Fe-Based Oxide: Potential of Lithium-Ion Battery Anode Material
Vol.6
- A genetically engineered telomerase-specific oncolytic adenovirus "Telomelysin" eliminates quiescent human cancer stem cells by promoting their cell cycle entry
- The first recovery of significant rock sections from fast-spreading lower oceanic crust
- Blood Screening Test for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
- Cancer stem cell niche: progenies of CSCs maintain properties of CSCs
Vol.5
- Naturally occurring nanobacteria-like particles and ectopic calcification: importance of common nanoparticle scaffolds containing oxidized acidic lipids.
- How rice plants deal with environmental changes in manganese
- Earth science: Small effect of water on upper mantle rheology inferred from silicon self-diffusion in forsterite
- Dawning of nano-pathophysiology
Vol.4
- Osteocyte: Shadow commander of HSC niche
- Why physiologic mechanical stress is important in enhancing chondroprotective gene expression: Stretch-mediated activation of TGF-β-Smad2/3 pathway
- Regenerative medicine: Amphibian limb models to resolve why humans lost their ability to regenerate organs
- Theoretical physics: Demystifying the molecular mechanisms of the initial stages of how ice melts
Vol.3
- Observation of a new particle in the search for the Standard Model Higgs boson
- Construction of silafluorenes based on transition metal catalyzed C-H activation
- Measuring the copy number limits of all genes in budding yeast. –First time ever for any organisms–
- Vesicular Neurotransmitter Transporters: Review article on novel approach by "Clean Biochemistry".
Vol.2
- Inflammation and diabetic nephropathy
- Identification of new plant activator compounds for sustainable agriculture
- A new future for an old crop: barley enters the genomics age
- Piezoelectric actuator for cryogenic temperature