Tokyo University of Science

Falls are a serious risk for older individuals and people with compromised balance. However, there are no convenient devices to train one’s reactive posture...

Sodium- and potassium-ion batteries are promising next-generation alternatives to the ubiquitous lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, their energy density still lags behind that of LIBs....

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the largest and most diverse group of cell surface proteins in humans. These receptors, which can be seen as...

The 4-point Optimal Point Charge (OPC) and 3-point OPC (OPC3) models are highly accurate water models, used extensively in molecular simulations to reproduce the...

Aqueous potassium-ion batteries are a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries owing to their safety and low cost. However, not much is known about the...

Scientists identify a fungal strain that transforms patulin, a dangerous mycotoxin sometimes found in fruits, into less toxic byproducts Patulin is a harmful mycotoxin produced...

Researchers from Japan propose a novel non-contact method that utilizes subtle color changes on the face to estimate heart rates Heart rate, an essential indicator...

Wearable sensors are becoming a promising tool in personalized healthcare and exercise monitoring. In a recent study, researchers from Japan develop a novel wearable...

Physical systems known as “reservoirs” are designed to emulate neural networks and meet the need for improved computational efficiency and speed. Overcoming the previous...

Researchers show that fucosylated heparan sulfate, a branched acidic glycosaminoglycan, exhibits anticoagulating and neurite outgrowth-promoting activities Marine invertebrates, including bivalve mollusks like scallops, are potential...

Scientists have elucidated the reason for the new catalyst's high activity, which is 2.1 times higher than commercial platinum nanoparticle-based catalysts Hydrogen, derived from polymer...

Enzymes producing reactive oxygen species may be involved in lignin biosynthesis and growth of coniferous plants Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are toxic compounds generated by...