Japan

Scientists from Tokyo University of Science uncover a pivotal enzyme, XccOpgD, and its critical role in synthesizing CβG16α, a key compound used by Xanthomonas...

In a recent breakthrough, researchers at Tokyo University of Science have successfully developed an efficient method to synthesize eutyscoparol A and violaceoid C, two...

The photoisomerization of E-to-Z alkenes has many applications in diverse fields, including organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and medicinal chemistry. In a new study, researchers...

On February 19, President Tatsurou Ishibashi of Kyushu University, Japan, and President Robert Jones of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), USA, led...

The anti-Michael addition reaction, which involves nucleophilic addition reactions to the α-position of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds, has been difficult to achieve so far. In...

Doxepin is an antihistaminic, antidepressant, and sleeping aid that has two geometric isomers—molecules with equal chemical formulas but different 3D arrangements. While its Z-isomer...

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are a promising avenue to meet global demands for clean energy. They can produce electricity through environmentally friendly electrochemical...

Nanoscale electron transfer (ET) in solids is fundamental to the development of multifunctional materials. However, ET in solids is not yet clearly understood. Now,...

Obesity and inflammatory diseases are increasing in prevalence and contribute to the growing burden of lifestyle disorders such as diabetes and hypertension. There is...

Gut bacteria convert dietary fatty acids into useful metabolites with benefits in metabolic and inflammatory disorders. However, their immunomodulatory effects and underlying molecular mechanisms...

Plant-derived nanoparticles have demonstrated significant anticancer effects. Researchers from Japan recently developed rice bran-derived nanoparticles (rbNPs) that efficiently suppressed cell proliferation and induced programmed...

Euglena gracilis, often regarded as a “superfood,” is a promising microalga with many health and nutritional benefits. In a recent study, researchers from Japan...