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Exploring the scientific foundations of life through interdisciplinary approaches to address society’s problems.

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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.

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Latest Research

May 15, 2025
How hunger pangs push back the onset of puberty

A neural connection between sensations of hunger and the delayed onset of puberty has been teased out for the first time
May 1, 2025
Investigating the link between genes and vertebrae in tetrapods

A clear link between the arrangement of vertebrae in the spine and certain genes holds for mammals, but not for birds and amphibians
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
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Featured Events

Oct. 26 - 31, 2025
GloBIAS Bioimage Analysis Conference 2025

Registration is now Open.
Registration Deadline : 15th of May 2025
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Spotlight

Peek-a-LAB-oo: Laboratory for Neural Stem Cell Research

New Director Takes the Helm at RIKEN BDR

Former BDR Team Leader Shigeru Kuratani selected as Japan Academy Prize recipient

Peek-a-LAB-oo: Laboratory for Bottom-up Cell Biology

Dive into BDR's intriguing research: Measuring Various Things with Mass Spectrometers

BDR News

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

Mar. 8, 2025

Careers in Science—Perspectives of Women Researchers and Technical Staff
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