Research Results

In iron-dependent cell death, lysosome destabilization is keyFindings reveal a new avenue for cancer treatments

Professor Ken-ichi Yamada
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

A new Denisovan mandible from TaiwanAncient protein analysis revealed that the oldest hominin fossil in Taiwan was derived from a male Denisovan

Lecturer Rikai Sawafuji
Faculty of Social and Cultural Studies

Simulating the fluid dynamics of moving cells to map its locationResearchers simulate the fluid dynamics of flowing biological cells and propose a new technique for cell separation, drug screening, and developing artificial hearts

Associate Professor Naoki Takeishi
Faculty of Engineering

Chronic jet lag disrupts metabolism differently in male and female miceSex hormones, like estrogen and testosterone, could play a critical role in how metabolism is impacted by an out-of-sync body clock.

Professor Shinobu Yasuo
Faculty of Agriculture

A planetary boundary for geological resources: Limits of regional water availabilityThe study shows that the regional water availability constrains the current and future production of 32 geological resources

Professor Shigemi Kagawa
Faculty of Economics

Drying and rewetting cycles substantially increased soil CO₂ release

Professor Syuntaro Hiradate
Facutly of Agriculture

What does "that" mean in "Did you see that?"Researchers find that children focus more on literal meaning, while adults use a more integrated approach to resolve ambiguity.

Research Fellow Reiki Kishimoto
Faculty of Human-Environment Studies

The changing sky that plants seeResearchers introduce a numerical tool to predict sunlight patterns to help improve agriculture

Professor Atsushi Kume
Faculty of Agriculture

New test helps doctors predict a dangerous side effect of cancer treatmentCertain proteins in cerebrospinal fluid could act as key indicators for a harmful side effect of cancer immunotherapy, offering hope for early treatment or even prevention of this neurotoxic condition.

Professor Kunisaki Yuya
Faculty of Medical Sciences

More than meets the eye: an adrenal gland tumor is more complex than previously thoughtNew research uncovers the hidden diversity of adrenal gland tumors, shedding light on how they cause unusual medical symptoms and paving the way for new drug treatments.

Assistant Professor Maki Yokomoto-Umakoshi
Kyushu University Hospital

In ancient stellar nurseries, some stars are born of fluffy cloudsObservations of the Small Magellanic Cloud: insights into star formation in early-universe-like environments

Post‐doctoral Fellow Kazuki Tokuda
Faculty of Science

Friend-enemy divided thinking ignites flames of conflictResearchers found that stronger friend-enemy divided thinking leads people to believe more in conspiracy theories, and hold more negative attitudes toward international relations.

Associate Professor Toru Oga
Faculty of Law

Life’s building blocks in Bennu samplesJapanese collaborators detected all five nucleobases — building blocks of DNA and RNA — in samples returned from asteroid Bennu by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission.

Professor Hiroshi Naraoka
Faculty of Science

An overlooked nuclear force helps keep matter stableScientists reveal that the three-nucleon force has a stronger than anticipated impact on the stability of an atom’s nucleus, with ramifications across astrophysics and quantum technology

Assistant Professor Tokuro Fukui
Faculty of Arts and Science

The environmental and economic impact of COVID-19 on Japan’s tourism industryResearchers find the economic, social, and environmental impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Japan’s international tourism industry

Professor Shigemi Kagawa
Faculty of Economics

Harnessing microwave flow reaction to convert biomass into useful sugarsSelective catalyst heating enables effective hydrolysis of biomass.

Associate Professor Shuntaro Tsubaki
Faculty of Agriculture

Beyond 5G, accelerating the world of ultra-high-speed optical data transmissionResearchers develop a new ultrahigh-speed optical modulator that can operate at more than 10 times the speed of current devices

Professor Shiyoshi Yokoyama
Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering

Are we ready for the ethical challenges of AI and robots?The first book to focus on law, policy, and regulation in human-robot interaction is now available online.

Associate Professor Yueh-Hsuan Weng
Institute for Advanced Study

Scientists uncover insights into neuron function by simultaneously measuring two key signals in living animalsBy simultaneously measuring membrane voltage and calcium levels in neurons, scientists reveal that these two signals encode different sensory information.

Professor Takeshi Ishihara
Faculty of Sciences

Unlocking the ‘black box’: scientists reveal AI’s hidden thoughtsResearchers introduce a new method to assess how deep neural networks interpret information, ensuring its reliability and robustness for real-world applications.

Associate Professor Danilo Vasconcellos Vargas
Faculty of Information Science and Electrical Engineering