All Nagoya University articles
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NewsScientists develop an efficient method of producing proteins from E. coli
Proteins sourced from microorganisms are attracting attention for their potential in biomanufacturing a variety of products, including pharmaceuticals, industrial enzymes, and diagnostic antibodies. These proteins can also be used for converting resources into biofuels and bioplastics, which could serve as viable alternatives to petroleum-based fuels and products. Therefore, efficiently producing ...
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NewsVolcanic ash may enhance phytoplankton growth in the ocean over 100 km away
A research group has suggested that ash released from volcanic eruptions on Nishinoshima Island led to a temporary surge in phytoplankton levels in the seawater around Mukojima Island, 130 km northeast of Nishinoshima.
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NewsScientists identify four ways our bodies respond to COVID-19 vaccines
Researchers tracked individuals’ antibody levels after vaccinations and identified four distinct patterns of immune response after the first booster, suggesting that monitoring how antibody levels change over time could assist in identifying individuals at greater risk of infection.
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NewsFrailty fuels gut imbalance and post-surgery gastrointestinal risks
Scientists found that residual intra-abdominal microbes, especially in frail patients, drive gastrointestinal complications after bladder cancer surgery.
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NewsWere our blue oceans once green?
Scientists find evidence that our oceans used to be green, suggesting that this may be a sign of primitive life, including that on alien worlds. The study suggests that cyanobacteria once flourished in green seas.
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NewsNew microscopy technique reveals dynamic E coli membrane stiffness
Researchers have created a new technique, high-speed in-line force mapping (HS-iFM), to acquire dynamic, mechanical force measurements at the speed and resolution required for living biological samples.
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NewsmRNA vaccines for disease outbreaks can be synthesized in less time with new technique
Researchers have developed an innovative synthesis technology capable of producing high purity, fully chemically synthesized mRNA, cutting out the slower enzyme reactions, which could lead to mitigation of future infections at a preliminary stage.
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NewsGut hormones could hold the key to fighting fatty liver disease
A new study reveals the crucial role of intestinal absorption in preventing dietary-induced fatty liver disease.
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NewsNovel nanosensing technique offers quality control of viral vectors in gene therapy
Researchers report a novel nanosensing technique to measure viral vector characteristics, measuring the ionic current that flows through a nanopore opening when a voltage differential is applied to a solution containing adeno-associated virus.
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NewsScientists uncover molecular basis of how potential anti-Covid drug binds to viral N-glycan
Researchers evaluating the potential of naturally occurring pradimicin A (PRM-A) as a new anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug that suppresses SARS-CoV-2 transmission investigated how exactly PRM-A binds to the viral N-glycans.
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NewsTreating the gut-brain connection with B vitamins could help treat Parkinson’s Disease, study finds
Researchers found a reduction in the gut bacteria of genes responsible for synthesizing essential B vitamins and identified a relationship between the lack of these genes and low levels of agents that help maintain the integrity of the intestinal barrier.
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NewsCoral identified as oldest bioluminescent organism, suggesting new model of ancient ecology
Researchers have identified eight organisms with previously unknown luminosity. Using genetic findings, they estimated coral bioluminescence originated about 540 million years ago in the Cambrian period, making them the earliest bioluminescent organisms.
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NewsLow-temperature plasma used to remove E. coli from hydroponically grown crops
A group led by researchers at Nagoya University and Meijo University in Japan has developed a disinfection technology that uses low-temperature plasma generated by electricity to cultivate environmentally friendly hydroponically grown crops. This innovative technology sterilizes the crops, promoting plant growth without the use of chemical fertilizers. Their findings appear ...
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NewsUnderstanding bacterial motors may lead to more efficient nanomachine motors
Scientists have identified the FliG molecule in the flagellar layer, the ‘motor’ of bacteria, and revealed its role in the organism, potentially suggesting ways in which future engineers could build nanomachines with full control over their movements.
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NewsNew enzyme reduces the carbon footprint of methane by converting it into methanol
A team led by Professor Osami Shoji at Nagoya University in Japan has developed a technology to convert methane, the principal component of natural gas, into methanol at room temperature in water. They used an enzyme that can be easily mass-produced, offering the possibility of a cheap and effective ...
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NewsPurecap technique opens doors to more effective mRNA vaccines
Researchers have developed a method to produce highly active mRNA vaccines at high purity using a unique cap to easily separate the desired capped mRNA.
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NewsTargeting Fusobacterium reduces formation of endometriosis lesions
Researchers have discovered that using an antibiotic to target Fusobacterium reduced the formation of lesions associated with endometriosis, a gynaecological disorder characterized by endometrial tissue usually found inside the uterus being found outside it.
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NewsSymbiotic yeast helps longicorn beetles to digest wood
Researchers have isolated a symbiotic yeast from adults, larvae, and eggs of the Japanese longicorn beetle and identified specialized organs that store the yeast, allowing the beetles to break down the unpalatable components of wood.
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NewsTwo fungi join forces to rampage through fig trees
Researchers have identified a fungus, Fusarium kuroshium, which is harmless by itself, but ravages fig trees when found together with Ceratocystis ficicola, which is transmitted by an ambrosia beetle, Euwallacea interjectus.