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Jan. 16, 2025 Research

Water gives cells a push in blood vessel formation

The flow of water helps drive the formation of new blood vessels in zebrafish

Jan. 9, 2025 Research

Synthetic beads mimic critical process in cell division, opening new paths for biomachines

Designer molecules replicate the function of anchor structures in cell division, offering opportunities for synthetic biology and disease prevention

Dec. 27, 2024 BDR News

Public Events

BDR Takes Part in RIKEN Open Days in Kobe and Yokohama

Building connections with the local community

Dec. 24, 2024 Research

DNA copying hits a snag in early embryos

Researchers studying mice have uncovered a surprising period of genomic instability in embryonic development, with implications for fertility treatments and genetic screening.

Dec. 12, 2024 Research

Limiting intake of a non-essential amino acid brings surprising benefits to flies

Surprising effects are observed in flies when their dietary intake of an amino acid they can make themselves is restricted

Dec. 10, 2024 BDR News

Dive into BDR's intriguing research

Measuring Various Things with Mass Spectrometers

Keiko Masuda, Research Scientist

Nov. 25, 2024 BDR News

RIKEN BDR will be exhibiting at the 47th Annual Meeting of the MBSJ

Introducing research activities, services, job and study opportunities

Nov. 15, 2024 BDR News

Meetings

Navigating Failures and Transitions: Key Lessons from the BDR Launchpad Series

Dr. Miho Matakatsu discussed her transition to the biotech industry, while Prof. Fumio Motegi highlighted the role of failures in scientific success

Nov. 14, 2024 Research

How Alzheimer’s disease mutation produces ‘cottonwool’ structures in the brain

A structural analysis provides insights into how an unusual variety of amyloid beta fibrils form in familial Alzheimer’s

Oct. 31, 2024 Research

Decoding protein interactions in cells

The ‘grammar’ governing how biomolecules form, and how cells organize themselves, is captured by a new mathematical model

Oct. 10, 2024 Research

Unlocking the mystery of chromosomal errors

How chromosomal errors arise during division in egg cells in mice

Oct. 3, 2024 Research

Ancient protein structure illuminates life’s evolutionary secrets

A never-before-seen folding structure may have enabled early molecular evolution and the diversification of proteins

Sep. 27, 2024 Research

Structural secrets of antiepileptic drugs uncovered

A cryo-electron microscopy study reveals how antiepileptic drugs are recognized by a key protein found in the synapses of neurons

Sep. 10, 2024 Research

How aging affects stem cells: A fly's tale

Aug. 31, 2024 Research

Chromosome copy errors pinpointed in embryo development

Aug. 15, 2024 BDR News

Meetings

Fostering Diversity in Science: Insights from Professor Fiona Watt

Inspiring Dialogue on Inclusivity Hosted by BDR Launchpad

Jul. 31, 2024 BDR News

Dive into BDR's intriguing research

What’s Important for Experimental Automation?

Atsushi Shibai, Special Postdoctoral Researcher

Jul. 18, 2024 Research

Dynamic view of opioid receptor could refine pain relief

Drugs that shift the dynamic equilibrium of protein structures could pave the way for safer powerful painkillers

Jun. 6, 2024 Research

How tubular tissues form uniform channels

A new model reveals the assembly process that helps stabilize tubular structures

May 30, 2024 Research

Killing cancer with a trick of the light

A light-activated antitumor drug could inspire new cancer treatments that have minimal side effects