Vol.05 – Autumn 2020
Meadow of flowers in full bloom?
The initiation of cephalic furrow in the Drosophila embryo. This enigmatic structure appears only transiently and yet precisely during development.
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Clinical Translational Research Program
Two researchers with clinical knowledge and experience are leading respective teams under this program with the goal of advancing our understanding of diseases as well as developing applications for regenerative medicine.
Molecular Imaging Facility
MI R&D Center Building, Kobe Campus
We can observe what is going on inside the body without causing damage or harm, and visualize tissue organization, cell function, and molecular dynamics.
Research Highlights
Research highlights articles and press releases between March 2020 to July 2020
Vol.04 – Spring 2020
On the cover:
Cytochrome protein containing heme moving in water. Snapshot from a simulation calculated by supercomputer MDGRAPE-4A.
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Turning points and balance in a scientific career
BDR Team Leader Wataru Kimura
Interviewed by Emily Bian
(Intern from University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Research Highlights
Research highlights articles and press releases between November 2019 to February 2020
Vol. 03 – Winter 2019
On the cover:
Inside view of a cell captured by electron microscopy. Structure in grey is the nucleus, and structures in yellow and other colors are mitochondria…
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Teamwork of Specialists from Different Fields Propels Biological Research
This interview took place in Dr. Kaneshiro’s lab. I was greeted by the sight of bare lasers and a lot of lenses. I could already sense that this was going to be a different interview than the previous ones…
Research Highlights
Research highlights articles from RIKEN Research and press releases from July to October 2019.
MDGRAPE-4A: Supercomputer for Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Osaka Campus
The computer simulates atomic motion and analyzes the interactions between proteins and drug molecules.
Falling into a career path in research
BDR Team Leader Li-Kun Phng talks about her career path as a scientist, as well as working at BDR as a female lab head and a foreign national.
Outreach activities July to October 2019
BDR members participated in RIKEN Day, open day events in Hiroshima and Yokohama, and more.
Vol.02 – Summer 2019
On the cover:
3D microscopic images of C. elegans embryo. Nuclei of the approximately 350 cells in the embryo were labeled with a fluorescent marker …
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A Step-by-step Approach to Aging Research
This time, I interview research scientist Masaharu Uno. I heard that his research was on aging using worms. Why worms, I wondered as I made my way to go talk to him.
Research Highlights
Research highlights articles from RIKEN Research and press releases from March to July 2019.
Cryo-electron Microscope
Yokohama Campus
An electron microscope that exhibits powerful capabilities for observing proteins and other biomolecules.
From Kobe to Barcelona
Former BDR researcher, Miki Ebisuya, recently started her lab in EMBL Barcelona. BDR Times found time to chat with Miki when she came back to Kobe to give a lecture at the BDR Symposium 2019.
Outreach activities
The BDR participated in Annual Suita Industry Fair in Osaka, 078 event in Kobe, Open House event in Wako, Saitama, and more.
Vol.01 – Spring 2019
On the cover:
Hair follicle stem cells, which are important for hair shaft generation, secrete extracellular matrix proteins that guide the connections …
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BDR Research Highlights
Research highlights articles from RIKEN Research and press releases between April 2018 to February 2019.
Research on Hibernation?
Hideki’s interest was piqued when he heard that special postdoctoral researcher Genshiro Sunagawa is conducting research related to hibernation.
BDR Gallery
Kobe Campus
This exhibit gallery is designed to introduce concepts of “lifecycle research” through displays of research samples, models and movies to visitors …