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…
Researchers use an optoelectronic resonator to increase the sensitivity of an electron pulse detector, which may lead to ultrafast electronic characterization of proteins and materials….
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba discovered that wearing a soft robot can enhance the patient experience during medical treatments. While most of us cannot…
University of Tsukuba researchers discover a protein that controls the unique movement of comb jellies. The rainbow of moving lights visible along the sides of…
Scientists in Japan have found a type of bacteria in a cave that exhibits multicellular behavior and a unique, two-phase life cycle. The bacterium, HS-3,…
Research suggests that the Kamptozoa and Bryozoa phyla split sooner than previously believed. Kamptozoa and Bryozoa are two phyla of small aquatic invertebrates. They are…
