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Feb. 12, 2021 Research

Raman spectroscopy provides non-invasive way to track cell reprogramming

Signals carried in laser light enable researchers to non-invasively monitor chemical changes in cells undergoing reprogramming

Feb. 10, 2021 Research

A recipe for cyclical regeneration of bioengineered hair

Next stop: clinical hair regeneration

Jan. 15, 2021 Research

Changes in nutrient storage and metabolism help fruit flies reach maturity

Hormonal signals trigger a profound shift in metabolism and nutrient consumption as fly larvae approach metamorphosis

Jan. 8, 2021 BDR News

RIKEN People

Helping regenerative ideas flourish

Cody Kime, Special Postdoctoral Researcher

Jan. 7, 2021 BDR News

Dive into BDR's intriguing research

In between Technology and Science

Takashi Niwa, Deputy Team Leader

Jan. 6, 2021 BDR News

Two RIKEN researchers elected to the Japan Academy

Dec. 25, 2020 Research

Hijacking hibernation

In the last few years, scientists have been able to clarify the energy-saving mechanisms at work in hibernation, culminating in two important papers published in June 2020. But what does this mean for human hibernation?

Dec. 24, 2020 Research

New link between cholesterol and hyperuricemia offers potential as therapeutic target [PDF 441KB]

Dec. 21, 2020 Research

Quantitative Approach on Understanding How Epigenetic Switches Control Gene Expression

Dec. 17, 2020 Research

Oh so simple: Eight genes enough to convert mouse stem cells into oocyte-like cells

Dec. 8, 2020 Research

Can sting rays and electric rays help us map the ocean floor?

Nov. 24, 2020 Research

Experimental evolution reveals how bacteria gain drug resistance

Nov. 13, 2020 Research

Reconstructing the cellular signaling pathways that shape trachea development

Regenerative strategies for treating malformations during airway development could come from insights into the initiation of windpipe development

Nov. 12, 2020 BDR News

Public Events

This year’s open houses were held virtually!

Nov. 11, 2020 BDR News

Team Leader Hamada Receives Hyogo Prefecture Science Award

Nov. 6, 2020 Research

New artificial skin functions like natural skin

Sep. 25, 2020 Research

Scientists identify the molecules responsible for transcriptional bursting

Key players in the molecular mechanism behind the on/off nature of DNA transcription have been identified

Sep. 23, 2020 BDR News

Public Events

Calling for submissions for the First Ikimon Coloring Contest!

Sep. 18, 2020 Research

Humans develop more slowly than mice because our chemistry is different

Sep. 18, 2020 Research

Coordination of hormonal signaling and nutrient metabolism drives critical life-cycle transition

Findings from adolescent fruit flies could help explain developmental changes in people as well