Okayama University research: Cell research shows pathway for suppressing hepatitis B virus
December 02, 2015 23:06 ET | Okayama University
OKAYAMA, Japan, Dec. 3, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Approximately 350 million people worldwide are infected with hepatitis B a disease that can be chronic, leading to cirrhosis and cancer of the liver....
Okayama University research: Epigenetics research traces how crickets restore lost legs
October 30, 2015 04:09 ET | Okayama University
OKAYAMA, Japan, Oct. 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - RNA interference experiments identify crucial genes and proteins behind the processes that regenerate amputated cricket legs, report...
Okayama University research: Metamaterial absorbers for infrared inspection technologies
September 27, 2015 23:03 ET | Okayama University
OKAYAMA, Japan, Sept. 27, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - A metamaterial absorber capable of highly sensitive infrared detection enhances the spectroscopy of tiny molecular details Plasmonic...
Okayama University research : Simplified boron compound may treat brain tumours
September 16, 2015 00:05 ET | Okayama University
OKAYAMA, Japan, Sept. 16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Effective and targeted uptake among malignant cells demonstrates the promise of a simplified boron compound for neutron radiation...
Okayama University research: Peptide directs artificial tissue growth
August 05, 2015 00:04 ET | Okayama University
OKAYAMA, Japan, Aug. 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Studies on peptide-modified cultures reported in Scientific Reports demonstrate control over both tissue growth and location in vitro....
Okayama University Research: Molecular Features of the Circadian Clock System in Fruit Flies
June 26, 2015 00:03 ET | Okayama University
OKAYAMA, Japan, June 26, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Source: Okayama University, Center for Public Affairs and Communications Okayama University research: Molecular features of the...
Okayama University Research: Compound-Protein Combination Shows Promise for Arthritis Treatment
May 29, 2015 03:05 ET | Okayama University
OKAYAMA, Japan, May 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Damaged cartilage leads to pain and reduced joint mobility in millions of arthritis sufferers worldwide, yet there remains a lack of...
Okayama University research: Enzyme-inhibitors treat drug-resistant epilepsy
April 27, 2015 08:08 ET | Okayama University
OKAYAMA, Japan, April 27, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - One percent of the world's population suffer from epilepsy, and a third of sufferers cannot be treated with antiepileptic drugs. Diet...
Okayama University research: Diabetes drug helps towards immunity against cancer
March 23, 2015 03:07 ET | Okayama University
OKAYAMA, Japan, March 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Studies reveal how a diabetes drug helps towards the rejection of tumours by supporting immune cells. A 30-40% decrease in the risk of...
Okayama University research: Light-responsive dye stimulates sight in genetically blind patients
March 11, 2015 09:10 ET | Okayama University
OKAYAMA, Japan, March 11, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Researchers at Okayama demonstrate the promise of a new approach for stimulating neurons in the eyes of patients with dead photoreceptor...