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Dive into BDR's intriguing research Oct. 1, 2025A Spirit of Adventure Originating from Left-Right Asymmetry
Special Postdoctoral Researcher Tomoki Ishibashi studies left-right asymmetry observed in molecules, cells and organs of living organisms. He talks about his research as well as future aspirations.
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Dive into BDR's intriguing research May 9, 2025The Future Beyond Automation
Senior Technical Scientist Nobuyuki Tanaka applies engineering to biology through microfabrication and robotics. He discusses how automation can eliminate human intervention, allowing researchers to observe life in its most natural state.
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Dive into BDR's intriguing research Dec. 10, 2024Measuring Various Things with Mass Spectrometers
Research Scientist Keiko Masuda develops high-precision mass spectrometry techniques. She collaborates across disciplines, providing essential data to identify proteins and uncover complex biological functions within living cells and systems.
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Dive into BDR's intriguing research Jul. 31, 2024What’s Important for Experimental Automation?
Special Postdoctoral Researcher Atsushi Shibai, a robotics engineer, automates bacterial evolution experiments. He builds custom, low-cost devices and discusses finding the ideal balance between high-tech automation and flexible human judgment
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Dive into BDR's intriguing research Mar. 15, 2024The Desire to Explain Nutrition Properly
Special Postdoctoral Researcher Hina Kosakamoto uses fruit flies to study nutritional biology. She aims to provide a scientific foundation for how diet affects health and offer practical human insights.
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Dive into BDR's intriguing research Oct. 11, 2023A new model organism for lifespan research
Research Scientist Chika Takahashi introduces new model organisms to the lab to uncover the genetic secrets of longevity and expand our understanding of the aging process.
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