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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.

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Latest Research

Nov. 17, 2022

Gene-reading enzyme razes and rebuilds DNA-winding structures in its path

During DNA transcription, an enzyme takes apart nucleosomes and then puts them back together again

Oct. 25, 2022

A cell death find changes the gut paradigm

A new and unexpected cell death mechanism found in fly guts opens up big questions about how the digestive system really maintains its balance.

Oct. 17, 2022

‘Non-essential’ building block proves vital to a healthy protein diet

Fruit fly study links nutrient-sensing pathway to an unexpected amino acid

Oct. 4, 2022

Mechanical sensors help coordinate cell organization during eye development

The normal, symmetric formation of the vertebrate eyes is coordinated by a molecular sensor that responds to mechanical force

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Jan. 24 - 27, 2023

Yamada Conference LXXV

Origin of left-right asymmetry in animals
Opening and Keynote Speakers:
Nobutaka Hirokawa (The University of Tokyo, Japan) and Cliff Tabin (Harvard Medical School, USA)

Feb. 15 - 17, 2023

2023 RIKEN BDR-CuSTOM Joint Organoid Symposium

- Oral presentations: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 ←EXTENDED!
- Poster presentations / General registration: Friday, December 16, 2022

Mar. 7 - 9, 2023

RIKEN BDR Symposium 2023

Transitions in Biological Systems
Important Deadlines
- Abstracts for oral presentations: Sunday, December 18, 2022
- Abstracts for poster presentations & General registration: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

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