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
Mar. 6, 2025
Monkey brain map reveals the importance of sight
Blood vessels in the macaque brain are densest in energy-intensive regions such as the visual cortex
Feb. 7, 2025
Vulnerable neurons linked to social dysfunction in autistic mice
Autism in mice affects oxytocin-secreting neurons more than other neurons
Feb. 3, 2025
Scientists explain how a compound from sea sponge exerts its biological effects
Jan. 16, 2025
Water gives cells a push in blood vessel formation
The flow of water helps drive the formation of new blood vessels in zebrafish
Spotlight
BDR News
Mar. 8, 2025
Careers in Science—Perspectives of Women Researchers and Technical Staff
Jan. 23, 2025
Team Leader Ichiro Hiratani Awarded Hyogo Prefectural Science Prize
Dec. 27, 2024
BDR Takes Part in RIKEN Open Days in Kobe and Yokohama
Dec. 10, 2024
Measuring Various Things with Mass Spectrometers
Nov. 25, 2024
RIKEN BDR will be exhibiting at the 47th Annual Meeting of the MBSJ