News from Japan

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20-May-2025

A key chemical triggers powerful muscle movements in the esophagus and stomach: new clues to digestive reactions and allergies

Toho University
Peer-Reviewed Publication
20-May-2025

Three bombesin-like peptides may help control reproductive smooth muscle movement

Toho University
Peer-Reviewed Publication
20-May-2025

Scientists create ‘virtual sorting nanomachines’ using electron beams to manipulate graphene oxide

Nagoya University
Peer-Reviewed Publication
20-May-2025

Metal catalysts can be valuable, even when they aren’t precious

The University of Osaka
Peer-Reviewed Publication
20-May-2025

A natural compound found in rice and coffee may help relax heart arteries

Toho University
Peer-Reviewed Publication
20-May-2025

New color-changing sensor detects alcohol with a smartphone snap

Osaka Metropolitan University
Peer-Reviewed Publication
20-May-2025

Research team traces evolutionary history of bacterial circadian clock on ancient Earth

National Institutes of Natural Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication