Leaf-like photosynthesis discovered in the roots of a leafless orchid

Ancient virus genome drives autism?

Obesity puts people at higher risk of diabetes and hypertension than dyslipidemia, especially women

The rediscovery of an ethereal fairy lantern brightly illuminates their mysterious past

Understanding Japan’s earthquakes

Kobe University and AGC successfully convert dry cleaning solvent into useful chemical compounds

New discovery: Endangered Amami rabbit disperses seeds for non-photosynthetic plant

Kobe University’s research highlights

A checkerboard pattern of inner ear cells enables us to hear

Ethereal color variant of mysterious plant is actually a new species

Male genitalia as an anti-predator defense

School children who meet movement guidelines report better health

New insight into how long-banned chemicals (PCBs) unleash their toxicity inside the body

Key to Chemical Industries’ Sustainable Future?

Thick and sticky bacteria are more resistant to antibiotics, leading to high patient mortality

Safe, sustainable photo-on-demand synthesis of polypeptide precursors

Developing fluoroalkyl carbonates to make pharmaceutical and chemical industries cleaner and safer

Long COVID Case Study

Important insight into cell shape formation

Orchid helps insect get a grip

Arisaema urashima’s ‘fishing rod’ reels in its primary pollinator

Bioproduction Breakthrough: New method for developing Pichia pastoris yeast strains with high productivity of useful proteins

New photocatalytic membrane that can be cleaned using light energy

It takes three: the genetic mutations that made rice cultivation possible

Cardiovascular risk factors and low physical fitness associated with decline in social cognitive functions

Long-lasting colors of the future?

Tyrosine chassis for sustainable, high-yield production of useful compounds in yeast smart cells

New eco-friendly synthesis method uses alumina as a recyclable catalyst

The link between temperature, dehydration and tectonic tremors in Alaska

New insight: Socio-economic disparities in physical activity levels during the COVID-19 pandemic