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Dec 28, 2009: Neuronal progenitor cells newly discovered in the neocortex of adult rats

Assistant Professor Ohira et al. (Fujita Health University) newly discovered neuronal progenitor cells in the neocortex of adult rats and named them L1-INP cells.
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Nov 13, 2009: Postnatal neurogenesis in the hippocampus found to be related to decay process of fear memory from the hippocampus

Professor Inokuchi et al. (University of Toyama) found that newly generated neurons in the hippocampus of the brain after birth had a major effect on decay process of fear memory stored in the hippocampus.
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Oct 01, 2009: Taking "Snapshots" of intermediate structures by X-ray crystallography

Prof. Fujita (Univ. Tokyo) and co-workers have succeeded in determining the structure of a labile reaction intermediate within a porous network crystal by means of X-ray crystallography.
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Jul 31, 2009: Discovery of a novel target for antidiabetic drugs

Prof. Seino of Kobe University and his colleagues discovered a novel target for antidiabetic drugs.
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Jul 21, 2009: Discovery of a novel molecular mechanism in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)

Adjunct Associate Prof. Ogawa (University of Tokyo) et al. discovered that the abnormality of C-CBL, a suppressor oncogene, was one of the causes of myeloid neoplasms called MDS.
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Jul 16, 2009: Control of photons at the "surface" of three-dimensional photonic crystals

Prof. Noda (Kyoto Univ.) and the research group have succeeded in manipulating photons at the 'surface' of a three-dimensional (3D) photonic crystal, which is a kind of photonic nanostructure.
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Jul 06, 2009: Success in Visualization of Calcium Atoms
Development of New Type of Electron Microscope Enabling Analysis of Single Molecules/Atoms
As part of JST's Targeted Basic Research Programs, a research team led by Dr. Kazutomo Suenaga of the Nanotube Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) developed an electron microscope which enables analysis of organic molecules, biomolecules, and other molecular/atomic level objects.
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Jul 01, 2009: Proof of grammatical deficits that occur due to a partial injury to the left frontal cortex even in non-aphasic patients

Associate Professor Sakai and his team (The University of Tokyo) discovered that patients with brain tumors in the grammar center, a part of the left frontal cortex of the brain, develop grammatical deficits.
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May 19, 2009: Discovery that a glycolipid "Ganglioside GM3" is crucial to maintain auditory function
Prof. Inokuchi (Tohoku Pharmaceutical University) et al. confirmed that the existence of gangliside GM3 is crucial to maintain the function of cochlea in the inner ear.
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May 18, 2009: World's first solid electrolyte showing the properties of conventional battery electrolyte solutions at room temperature
Invited Prof. Kitagawa (Kyushu Univ.) and the research group have succeeded in developing a solid electrolyte extremely ion-conductive even at room temperature and stable and heat-resistant in air for the first time in the world.
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May 15, 2009: Neuronal mechanism underlying accurate storage of memories

Group Leader Inokuchi et al. (Mitsubishi Kagaku Institute of Life Science) ascertained the mechanism that memory-related proteins are transported correctly to switch elements in nerve cells, and discovered the mechanism that memories are accurately and reliably stored.
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May 04, 2009: Discovery of abnormality of the gene causing malignant lymphoma
Adjunct Associate Prof. Ogawa (University of Tokyo) et al. discovered that the abnormality of A20 gene was one of the causes for the development of malignant lymphoma.
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Apr 28, 2009: The inferior frontal gyrus in the left frontal cortex discovered as the brain region related to an aptitude to language acquisition
Associate Professor Sakai and his team (The University of Tokyo) identified the brain region closely related to a person´s aptitude to language acquisition.
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Apr 24, 2009: Rheological properties of polymer melt between rapidly oscillating plates:An application of multiscale modeling
Prof. R. Yamamoto and Dr. S. Yasuda (JST CREST, Kyoto University) applied successfully their new multi-scale modeling method to analyze the complex behavior of polymer melt between rapidly oscillating plates.
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Apr 08, 2009: Arachidonic acid drives postnatal neurogenesis and can potentially prevent psychiatric disorders
Professor Osumi et al. (Tohoku University) found that arachidonic acid (ARA) can be used to promote neurogenesis and partially improve psychiatric behavior in rats.
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Feb 26, 2009: Event Report - The 4th International Workshop on Precipitation Retrieval Algorithms Using Satellite Microwave Radiometers, Radar and IR Data
The 4th International Workshop on Precipitation Retrieval Algorithms Using Satellite Microwave Radiometers, Radar and IR Data and Global Precipitation Mapping was held at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology in Koganei City, Tokyo from February 16, 2009 through to February 18, 2009 where a total of 31 researchers (39 presentations) from both home and abroad make presentations.
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Nov 18, 2008: Research Agencies from Japan and California Announce International
Collaboration to Advance Stem Cell Research toward Cures
TOKYO, Japan., November 18, 2008-The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), the state's stem cell agency, and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) announced today an international collaboration on stem cell research.
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Oct 16, 2008: Identification of Causative Gene Mutations of Neuroblastoma
New Target Found for Development of Agents to Overcome Intractable Childhood Cancer
The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) in collaboration with the University of Tokyo have succeeded to reveal that the mutated ALK gene is responsible for the development of neuroblastoma.
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