The University of Tsukuba, located in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, is one of Japan’s premier public research universities. Established in its modern form in 1973, the university originated from the Tokyo University of Education set up in 1872. It is well-known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education and research, breaking traditional departmental boundaries and encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration. The university offers a wide range of programs across various fields, including physical sciences, humanities, social sciences, medical sciences, and engineering. The University of Tsukuba is particularly noted for its strong emphasis on internationalization, hosting a large number of international students and faculty members and maintaining extensive collaborative links with top institutions worldwide. Its campus is part of the Tsukuba Science City, a planned science park that has become a hub for research and development in Japan, fostering a unique environment where academic, government, and industry collaboration flourishes.
New research highlights the dual effects of suvorexant on sleep and metabolism, showing it enhances fat oxidation and reduces protein breakdown during sleep, suggesting new…
Research shows rapid electron and thermal transfers in layered materials, aiding optical tech. Researchers have identified new characteristics of layered low-dimensional materials that enable rapid…
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Recent research has increasingly focused on finding natural compounds that can counteract age-related cognitive decline and promote healthy aging. Trigonelline (TG), a plant alkaloid found…
Regular exercise can help enhance and preserve cognitive abilities in the elderly. Past studies have primarily examined the influence of moderate to high-intensity aerobic exercises…
The plant hormone ethylene, in its gaseous state, has long been recognized for its ability to hasten fruit ripening and has a notable impact on…
Scientists at the University of Tsukuba have discovered an unexpected connection between an enzyme known as ELOVL6, important in lipid metabolism, and the proliferation of…
In the natural world, it’s not uncommon to see flowers from unrelated species exhibit similar physical characteristics. One such attribute is bilateral symmetry, a feature…
Euglenids are recognized for their diverse nutritional methods, encompassing photosynthesis, bacterial predation, and in some cases, animal parasitism. Nonetheless, the records of parasitic euglenids are…
Researchers have developed a potential depression treatment that demonstrates both stress-relieving and anti-depressant effects with minimal side effects. Millions of individuals globally grapple with depression…
In the realm of theoretical physics, superstring theories propose the existence of parallel worlds (A-side and B-side). Although it’s impossible to differentiate between these universes,…
A team of scientists at the University of Tsukuba has created a mathematical model that describes the relationship between sound waves and multiple encapsulated microbubbles,…
How do humans make decisions when the outcomes are uncertain? One possible way would be to calculate the expected value of each option by multiplying…
A study at the University of Tsukuba in Japan has found that routine exercise helps prevent cognitive impairment in older adults, with exercising alone being…
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba demonstrated that utilizing web-based applications can aid in weight-loss efforts. Obesity and being overweight can lead to serious chronic…
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have discovered a connection between the risk of functional disability or death in older adults and the distance they…
Fossilized eggshells from Gifu Prefecture, Japan, dating back to the Early Cretaceous period, reveal previously unknown egg species from a small theropod dinosaur. Dinosaurs left…