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The absence of Adhesion G-protein-coupled receptor F5 (ADGRF5) led to significant changes in gene expression in glomerular endothelial cells, disrupting the structure and function of the glomerular filtration barrier, as discovered by…

The Global Scientific Information and Computing Center (GSIC) at Tokyo Tech started operation of its next-generation supercomputer, TSUBAME 4.0, on April 1. From "Everyone's Supercomputer" to "More of Everyone's Supercomputer"…

Local rearrangements of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) upon twisting may be the cause for the poor mechanical performance of CNT bundles and yarns, report scientists from Tokyo Tech. Using molecular dynamics simulations, they revealed that…

Eighteen international students participated in a field trip to enjoy the historical sights of Kamakura City on May 22. The outing was organized as part of the Intensive Japanese Course offered by the Japanese Section at Tokyo Tech's…

The use of wearable electronics that continuously monitor biosignals has transformed the healthcare and fitness industries. These devices are becoming increasingly common and are projected to reach a market valuation of approximately USD…

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is a biomedical imaging technique used for mapping brain activity by recording magnetic fields produced by the naturally occurring electrical currents generated by neurons in the brain, using very sensitive…

Amidst its efforts to ensure a more inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff, Tokyo Tech has created eight new positions for female associate professors or professors — one at each of its Schools and Institutes — in…

The need for sustainable and environment-friendly solutions has accelerated the global demand for green and renewable technologies. In this regard, semiconductor photocatalysts have emerged as an attractive solution, owing to their…

Team Kobayashi, consisting of Architectural Design and other students of Tokyo Tech High School of Science and Technology, have won the Presentation Award at Passionate & Advanced Mission-E: Space Architecture Project, an engineering…

Micelles assemble in water from amphiphilic molecules, composed of hydrophilic and hydrophobic frameworks. They can be found all around us, for example in soaps, detergents, and shampoos. Their main application is the water-solubilization…