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December	24		Preplay of future place cell sequences by hippocampal cellular assemblies * Encoding unchartered territory
December	23		X inactivation a toss-up in ES cells *
December	23		3D structure of glycoprotein-capturing lectin OS-9 elucidated
December	22		Remote operational laboratory system for SPring-8 launched
December	21		Secretions of the mind CAPS2 enhances secretion of neurotrophic factor BDNF and ensures normal development of brain circuit
December	18		Better cloning through chemistry *
December	17		Vortices get organized Researchers produce new spiral-spin texture skyrmion at ambient temperature
December	13		Fridge magnet transformed Ordinary permanent magnet converted to multiferroic magnet
December	13		Simpler fabrication of nanogaps First-ever wafer-scale manufacturing technique developed for producing gold double nanopillars with nanogap structure
December	9		New "RIKEN RSC-Rigaku Cooperation Center" launched
December	9		New study uncovers how cellular stress causes brain damage Unearthing a pathway to brain damage
December	8		Technique developed for nano-scale imaging of electric potential and noise distributions on material surface
December	6		Researchers identify genes that confer resistance to a wide range of plant germs
December	6		RIKEN chooses Helicos single molecule sequencing for global map of human promoters
December	6		New technique for antihydrogen synthesis promises answers to mysteries of antimatter Antimatter atoms ready for their close-up
December	6		Maintaining independence Researchers identify genomic region (HS2) related to allergy onset
December	4		New anti-BMP mechanism unveiled *
December	4		Transcriptional off-switch in stem cells *
December	3		The first light of day heralds spring's coming * Gearing-up for spring
December	2		Caught in the act New inhibition mechanism uncovered that blocks genetic expression in microorganisms
December	1		Mechanism uncovered that determines leaf shape
November	27		Rhythmical structural change of cyanobacteria "clock proteins" elucidated
November	26		The roots of respiration Researchers clarify 3D structure of enzyme that produces the greenhouse gas "nitrous oxide"
November	19		A colorful combination Symbiotic microorganisms discovered that alter insect body color
November	18		Antimatter atoms ready for their close-up Thirty-eight decelerated anti-hydrogen atoms trapped in magnetic bottle
November	17		Molecular simulations confirm role of functional rotation in multidrug resistance
November	15		Stage-dependent outcomes of symmetric stem cell division *
November	15		Memorial lecture meeting held for 10th anniversary of Yokohama Institute
November	15		Study uncovers redox response properties of largest-ever polymeric o-phenylenes
November	5		New photosensitive film converts light into kinetic energy, bends when irradiated
October	25		Whole genome sequencing of Japanese individual reveals wealth of undiscovered genetic variation Embracing our differences
October	22		X-ray nova in Centaurus discovered using Monitor of All-sky X-ray Image (MAXI)
October	21		Researchers identify amyloid β precursor protein specific to brain vessel endothelial cells
October	20		Taste and fragrance-producing components of 'dadachamame' bean studied using metabolome analysis
October	13		Recent Quebec-Japan research agreement already bearing fruit*
October	12		Study shows Japanese infants hear foreign words according to Japanese language rules by 14 months
October	11		Study identifies neural pathways governing switching of fear responses in the zebrafish
October	8		RIKEN and Osaka University conclude basic agreement for research collaboration
October	8		Extreme ultra-violet holography captures femtosecond-length test image
October	7		Revolutionary new theory for numerically simulating mechanism of nuclear energy production
October	6		First-ever system for automatic protein hydrolysis developed using solid acid catalyst
September	30		Holding fire on the 'good guys' Mechanism for oral immune tolerance identified, contributing to the development of treatments for food allergies
September	30		Working in concert Ingenious correction mechanism uncovered governing "wrong" attachment of amino acid to tRNA
September	29		X-ray nova discovered using Monitor of All-sky X-ray Image (MAXI)
September	29		Insects acquire new properties through heteroplastic transplantation between symbiotic microorganisms
September	28		NIH Study Links Gene Variants to Breast-Cancer Drug Side Effect *
September	24		Light "fluctuations" lead to breakthrough
September	24		Fighting their way to the middle Micro-cluster involved in the molecular mechanism governing immune response
September	22		Next-generation light source gets boost from powerful new analysis technique
September	22		'Herbivore' black hole identified
September	21		World's largest oligosaccharide cluster reveals influence of molecular structure on metabolism A clear view through trees
September	20		Del1 quells Wnt in head development *
September	18		Purkinje neurons from ES cells *
September	17		X marks the spot Near tenfold improvement achieved in mouse somatic cell clone birthrate
September	15		Do dietary differences in the infant stage alter a person's later personality?
September	14		Announcement of the 4th Meeting on 'Understanding the Next-Generation Supercomputer'
September	13		Replacing faulty neurons Researchers succeed in producing and transplanting cerebellum neurons from ES cells
September	10		Small synaptic impulses key to rapid non-linear information processing in the brain
September	6		Two genome regions related to type-II diabetes identified
September	6		New plant hormone functions offer solutions for parasitic weeds
September	2		Lecture presentation: "SPring-8 special program: Dream beam sheds light on culture and history"
September	2		Role of IP3 receptors, essential to formation of heart shape, revealed using mouse-embryo experiment
September	1		Orientation of asymmetry by external factors *
September	1		PET imaging reveals movement of drug-carrier molecules involved in bile-mediated excretion
August	31		Integrated Collaborative Research Program with Industry: Call for FY2011 research proposals
August	31		Call for FY2011 collaboration promotion researchers
August	23		Copycat protein finds a perfect match Researchers identify protein with nucleic acid-like behavior
August	18		Sixth X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) symposium: "From the mysteries of light to the unknown light of XFEL"
August	18		How genes hide their function Getting round gene loss
August	17		Study using PET molecular imaging confirms absorption of insulin from intestinal tract boosted by co-existence of cell-penetrating peptides
August	16		Improving pore 'vision' Formation of nuclear membrane cavity complex directed by cell cycle engine
August	16		Small-molecule inhibitor uncovers protein role in melanoma cell migration Searching for purpose in proteins
August	13		Scientists clarify structural basis for biosynthesis of mysterious 21st amino acid
August	11		Solving single molecule mobility New technique for characterizing individual molecules on a solid surface
August	10		Imaging study sheds light on neural origins of baby talk
August	9		Follow that thought Introducing Chameleon-Nano, the world's highest-sensitivity calcium-ion sensor
August	7		Death dance reveals secrets of apoptosis in dissociated human ES cells ROCK's role in hESC suicide prevention * Rocking the death dance
August	6		DNA methylation not required in extraembryonic tissues *
August	6		Great leap forward First protocol for the production of rabbit-cultured iPS cells
August	3		Guided by the groove Control of fast cell migration by artificial grooved microstructure
August	2		Five new genetic variations linked to prostate cancer uncovered in study on Japanese men Uncovering elements of risk
July	30		Protein complex reveals molecular mechanism of innate immune response
July	28		Bird's eye view of mesodermal gene expression *
July	28		Technique developed for PET imaging of mouse brain without anesthesia
July	24		Jekyll and Hyde material New material developed which absorbs and destroys poisonous gaseous molecules with light
July	22		Decision reached on eight new research projects for external use of NMR facilities
July	16		Results presented from the investigation on misconduct by former chief scientist
July	16		Hall effect identified for the first time in magnon
July	14		Gamma-ray burst successfully observed by IKAROS solar sail
July	12		Quantum spin liquid exhibits spontaneous symmetry breaking at extremely low temperatures on a triangle lattice with competing interactions
July	12		Optogenetic probes to image brain electrical activity in laboratory mice The brain lights up
July	9		IP3 receptor identified as new therapeutic target for heart failure
July	9		Emergent resistance network suggests mechanism for colossal magnetoresistance Mapping state lines
July	7		Releasing the brakes Scientists uncover mechanism explaining why chain configuration causes cytochrome c, an important respiratory protein, to lose its function
July	7		Revealing the Characteristics of "Brake" of Cell Movement
July	6		Scientists uncover shared phosphoproteome linking remote plant species Boon to plant science
July	5		Next-Generation Supercomputer to be nicknamed "K"
July	2		The last checkpoint to T cell fate Crossing the line
June	21		Taking aim at a slippery target World's first successful observation of the shape of molecular orbits in solution
June	21		Research opens new avenue for functional control and application of fullerene
June	17		Magnets with a twist First-ever direct observation of 'skyrmion crystals' with spiral spin structure
June	15		Morphogenesis of ball and socket skeleton revealed *
June	14		RIKEN and SISSA develop new biological analysis methods Intercepted messages reveal cells' inner workings
June	14		New research uncovers elusive target of antifungal agent A signal change for antifungal agents
June	10		X-ray beam diffracted by deformed crystal triggers large horizontal translation
June	8		Scientists discover 45 new radioisotopes in 4 days Pushing the boundaries of the isotope frontier
June	7		New molecular adsorption phenomenon discovered that detects differences in electron states
June	4		A lack of order Mysterious property of spin liquid discovered, reaches absolute zero without freezing
June	4		21st International Conference on Arabidopsis Research 2010 to be held in Japan for the first time
June	3		3D microscopy with micro-meter resolution reveals internal structures of industrial materials, parts, and products
June	2		New technique transforms iPS cells into natural tumor killers Creating a life-saving killer
June	1		RIKEN RInC and CAESAR conclude joint research agreement on non-destructive inspection technology to extend life-span of social infrastructures
May	31		Diversity discovered in mechanisms for degrading poorly-formed abnormal glycoproteins
May	28		Open Day at Yokohama City University, Tsurumi, and RIKEN Yokohama Institute
May	28		Parasite plants rob genes from their hosts Gene theft by a parasitic plant
May	28		Molecular circuit uncovered governing key cell-fate decisions
May	28		Finding the needle in the proteomic haystack
May	25		α-catenin relies on force *
May	24		GenoCon: An international science and technology competition supporting future specialists in rational genome design for Synthetic Biology
May	21		Global Alliance for Pharmacogenomics Grows to 18 Projects *
May	21		Supercomputer opens up new possibilities for the Shinkansen of the future and for our biological clocks
May	20		Cancer recognition capability improved with technique to chemically inject glycan links into lymphocytes
May	20		What makes compounds composed of soccer-ball-like molecules and fullerenes superconductive?
May	13		A turning point for young neurons Mechanism discovered by which regeneration inhibitors bypass neuron protrusions
May	12		JAXA and RIKEN agree to joint research to be carried out in the Japanese experimental module Kibo of the International Space Station
May	12		Intercepting inflammation CASP3 gene identified as causative factor in onset of Kawasaki disease
May	11		New function for degrading poorly-formed proteins discovered in PNGase
May	10		Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Science and RIKEN agree to cooperate in student education and research
May	10		Two of the world's top performing synchrotron radiation beam lines for protein structure analysis completed
May	10		New quantum optical device with superconductive artificial atoms developed
May	10		CCR6 gene identified as causative factor in onset of articular rheumatism
May	3		Mapping brain development Gene database created for the hypothalamus, which regulates instinct and emotional action
April	29		Critical viewing Marijuana-like substance in the brain identified as important for brain growth
April	23		New experimental technique proposed for studying orbitals of conductive electrons in solids
April	23		Molecular endocytosis mechanism in membrane proteins elucidated
April	23		New mechanism for superconductivity discovered in iron-based superconductors Measuring unconventionality
April	20		New X-ray microscope developed that can visualize molecular electron-density distributions at nanometer-scale resolution
April	19		Genetic controller of cell senescence found *
April	19		Bright lights for live cells Fluorescent labeling of living cells easily accomplished in only minutes using chemical reactions
April	19		How to split a water molecule Carving up water
April	18		New chromatin factor in DNA repair pathway *
April	15		International Cancer Genome Consortium to sequence 25,000 cancer genomes
April	13		Clogging up the plumbing New gene identified that interferes in plant vessel formation
April	12		Requesting nicknames for the Next Generation Supercomputer
April	9		Hokkaido University Research Institute for Electronic Science and RIKEN Advanced Science Institute conclude joint research agreement on photon science
April	9		Call for 'cooperation empowered researchers 2010' for accelerated tie-up with industrial society
April	7		Two partner companies selected for genome analysis project GeNAS
April	7		Scientists uncover influence of universe's large-scale structure on galaxy cluster growth A cosmic show-down
April	6		Statement on the deletion from RIKEN's official website of the December 24, 2004, press release, "Publication of Fraudulent Research Papers by RIKEN Researchers"
April	6		Decoding monkey movements Technology developed for long-term stable brain machine interface (BMI)
April	1		Symbiotic bacteria identified in intestinal tract-related lymphoid tissue, and symbiotic mechanism elucidated
April	1		Gene for preharvest sprouting tolerance specified
April	1		Real-time tracing of ultra-high speed initiation process in photochemical reaction by means of free electron laser
April	1		Electrons spiral to a new future
March	30		Function elucidated of gene responsible for neuronal developmental impairment triggered by maternal chromosomal disorder
March	29		Molecular blockade Spin-dependent transmission and capture of electrons successfully accomplished using artificial atoms with different magnetic properties
March	27		Anchors down: New roles for Wnt and Src in nuclear localization *
March	25		Epigenetic factors hold cell fate to the script *
March	25		A pair of paths to the insect wing *
March	25		RIKEN and TORII Pharm. Co. Ltd. launch research collaboration to develop cedar pollen vaccine
March	23		Evolutionary profits and losses Experimental mouse evolves in its feeding place and reaches maturity early without secreting melatonin
March	18		The proteins that help plants keep time Time to grow
March	18		New progress from a 'joint' venture New SNP for knee osteoarthritis identified using genome-wide correlation analysis
March	17		Announcing the opening of the "RIKEN Kids Lab: The wonders of development and regeneration"
March	17		Unique mechanism elucidated in repair of single-strand DNA by DNA-repairing protein
March	17		Latest genome science used to uncover inhibitor of plant hormone auxin
March	15		Stabilization energy of hydrated electron measured for the first time
March	15		Unraveling how bacteria motor along Nano-scale shape switching mechanism elucidated in micro-propeller of bacterial fragellum
March	10		Cloning service for full-length human cDNA launched on March 15th
March	9		Projecting pain relief Labeling of antipyretic and analgesic drugs enables successful visualization inside the body
March	8		Semiconducting sandwich filling retains its mystery True identity of titan oxide uncovered in three temperature-dependent phases
March	5		Mapping the power of networking Map of transcription factor interactions created for human and mouse lineages
March	3		Adverse effects of anti-HIV drug depends on HLA-B gene type
March	2		Vascular endothelial cells regulate angiopoiesis through sialic acid formation
March	1		Cleaning up cellular trash New gene therapy technique successfully applied to treatment of Huntington's disease in model mice
February	25		Deep ultraviolet luminescent diode achieves output of 15 mW, seven times more powerful than previous world record
February	23		International Aphid Genomics Consortium publishes genome sequence of the pea aphid Joined at the genes?
February	23		Ever alert for inflammation Large flux of regulatory T-cells from inflammation quells skin allergy
February	22		Announcement of the 2nd Meeting on 'Understanding the Next-Generation Supercomputer'
February	18		Sweet surprises New catabolic pathway proposed for the decomposition of abnormal glycoproteins
February	17		Unveiling spiral magnetism Origin of helical movement of electron spin in ironic nano-ordered thin membrane elucidated
February	16		'Perfect' Liquid Hot Enough to be Quark Soup *
February	15		Wave function of photoelectron emitted from molecule elucidated
February	15		Bringing leukemia out of hiding Mechanism clarified governing anticancer drug resistance of leukemia relapse-triggering leukemia stem cells
February	12		Kidneys at risk New diabetic nephropathy-related gene 'ACACB' identified
February	8		Forty-six new genes useful for clinical blood testing identified through one-time large-scale high-speed computer analysis
February	4		Bringing leukemia out of hiding Molecular target identified in leukemia stem cell that causes regeneration of acute myeloid leukemia
February	3		RIKEN to host a booth at AAAS 2010 annual meeting
February	2		HMGB1 protein triggers islet cell rejection Deactivating the alarm
February	2		Twisting in the right direction Front end of brain cell discovered to rotate clockwise
January	29		Simulating the cell, one molecule at a time Lost in a crowd
January	28		New NMR assessment technique for metabolized bio-resources mixture developed for effective use of unutilized metabolites
January	27		Eyes wide shut Changes in neurons identified even after 'critical period' of brain development
January	22		Insights to air supply Structure of "Band-3" metabolic erythrocyte sensor identified
January	22		Announcement of Meeting on 'Understanding the Next-Generation Supercomputer'
January	20		Unlocking the power of wood Comprehensive analysis performed on high efficiency enzymes that produce saccharides from woody bio-mass in symbiotic termite intestine
January	19		The ABC of a stress response Transport factor identified in abscisic acid, a plant hormone that induces drought tolerance
January	18		Unfolding the genesis of 'bad' seeds Effect of yeast prion protein oligomer formation process on infection efficacy clarified
January	15		All natural ingredients Details uncovered of site-specific secondary metabolite biosynthesis by plants
January	14		New cherry blossom tree blooms in all four seasons
January	14		Soybean agriculture to reap rewards from its genome sequence Decoding the soybean genome
January	13		JAXA and RIKEN to release all-sky X-ray image data obtained using MAXI (Monitor of All-sky X-ray Image) cameras installed on the Japanese Experimental Module
January	8		Plans for partnership and cooperation in education and research on molecular imaging science
January	7		Joint research launched targeting elucidation of individual-level gene expression mechanisms
January	6		Super-fast motion of electrons and atoms measured simultaneously using SPring-8 synchrotron