Unraveling
what it means to be alive
Scientific breakthroughs and technological innovations are born from curiosity-driven research.
At RIKEN BDR, we are striving to clarify the biology underlying the foundations of life, and apply the knowledge acquired through our research to address global issues facing humanity.
Latest Research
Sep. 11, 2025
Multiple solutions help fly embryos overcome the fundamental problem of ‘tissue tectonic collision’
Sep. 11, 2025
How egg cells control the timing of cell division
New insights into how oocytes divide could inform assisted reproductive technologies
Aug. 12, 2025
Pressing pause on DNA transcription
What happens on the atomic scale when DNA transcription is paused has been unveiled for the first time
Jul. 15, 2025
Going to equal lengths to find proteins that bind to bioactive molecules
Using strands of DNA and messenger RNA that are the same length could aid the search for new drugs
Spotlight
BDR News
Sep. 22, 2025
Calling for submissions for the 6th Ikimon Coloring Contest!
May 12, 2025
Navigating academia – the way forward for women
Apr. 22, 2025
New Director Takes the Helm at RIKEN BDR
Mar. 31, 2025
Three new team leaders join RIKEN BDR
Mar. 21, 2025
Former BDR Team Leader Shigeru Kuratani selected as Japan Academy Prize recipient