#RIKEN researchers find that fibrinopeptide A (FPA) in mammalian blood makes yellow fever mosquitoes stop feeding early. This breakthrough could lead to new ways to curb mosquito-borne diseases. #Mosquitoes #FPA #Research Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202408/n0…

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Researchers from #OkayamaUniversity and the University of Hyogo have synthesized #scabrolideF, a natural compound from soft corals. It inhibits barnacle adhesion without toxicity, making it a promising eco-friendly #antifouling agent. Check👉 sj.jst.go.jp/news/202408/n0…

#SOKENDAI has launched "#COVIVIS," a web app predicting infection numbers from sewage virus data, enhancing real-time epidemic tracking. Developed with partners, it helps monitor outbreaks efficiently. #COVID19 #SewageSurveillance Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202408/n0…

#KagoshimaUniversity researchers developed a system with "#Pirika" app to visualize and quantify street litter using AI. This helps track cleanup efforts and prevent marine pollution. #Litter #AI #MarinePollution Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202408/n0…

The University of Miyazaki and partners have identified a new coral species, Paragoniastrea variabilis, in non-coral reef areas of Kyushu and northern Taiwan. This discovery underscores the need to protect temperate coral habitats. #CoralResearch Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202408/n0…

#RIKEN's new technique tracks chromosomes in aged oocytes, revealing smaller ones are more prone to aneuploidy due to premature separation. Potential solutions include new artificial beads. #Aneuploidy #ChromosomeSegregation Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202408/n0…

Dr. Tsuyoshi Yamamoto of #NEC shares insights on his shift from superconductivity to #quantum computing, focusing on qubit readout advances and parametric amplifiers. #QuantumComputing #Superconductivity #TechInnovation Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/stories/2024/s…

#SeikeiUniversity researchers, alongside #TokyoTech, developed an iron-based SmFeAsO1-xHx thin film with the highest critical current density in a 25 Tesla magnetic field at 4.15 K using new design guidelines. #Superconductors #IronBased #Research Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202408/n0…

An international team, using the #JamesWebb Space Telescope, identified the most distant star cluster ever observed, 13.3 billion light-years away. This finding may reveal insights into early star and galaxy formation. #Astronomy #SpaceResearch Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202408/n0…

#TamagawaUniv. reveals development pathway of tortoise-shaped defense structure in beetles. The pronotal explanate margin, crucial for defense, forms from a plate-like structure in pupae. This mechanism may be widespread among tortoise #beetles. Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202408/n0…

#NICT developed a quantum-digital hybrid algorithm to boost #6G connectivity, using #quantum annealing and classical computers to handle non-orthogonal multi-connections. They achieved simultaneous connections with four terminal stations. Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202408/n0…

#TMDU research shows hemodialysis patients with dental care have lower risks of cerebral/cardiovascular and infectious diseases. Preventive care is especially effective. #Dialysis #DentalCare Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202408/n0…

#HPV #vaccination rates in Japan are below the #WHO target of 90%, with current projections at just 43.16%. Despite resumed recommendations, rates remain low. Enhanced measures are needed for cervical cancer prevention. #CervicalCancer Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202409/n0…

#NiigataUniversity has developed a safe, affordable disinfectant using ozone ultrafine bubbles that kills #bacteria and degrades toxins, effective for medical and food industries. #Disinfectant #Innovation #OzoneTech Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202409/n0…

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The Japan Soymilk Association highlights #soymilk's rise in production and the health benefits of fermented soy yogurt, including its anti-aging effects, reduced cognitive decline, and improved gut health.#Soymilk #Health #FermentedFoods Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202409/n0…

A study led by #GifuUniversity finds acute #kidney injury (AKI) worsens prognosis in cirrhosis patients. Amino acid imbalance, alcohol-related, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis are key risk factors. #AKI #LiverCirrhosis Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202409/n0…

Breakthrough research from Nagoya & Ehime Universities and SPring-8 reveals the direct observation of valence electron density in organic molecules, visualizing chemical bonding for the first time. #XrayDiffraction #SPring8 #NagoyaUniversity Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202409/n0…

#NTT and #Euglena unveil the world’s first algal breeding tech using neutron beams, boosting oil production by up to 1.3 times. This breakthrough enhances CO2 absorption and could revolutionize algae use. #Innovation #ClimateTech #Biotech Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202409/n0…