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Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology


Visualizing diffusive dynamics beyond tracking limit with standard optical microscope

Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology developed a new approach to detect crystallization signs without fluorescent labeling or tracking. They used particle image diffusometry to analyze microscopy movie data, revealing the collective motion of molecular clusters before nucleation.

SourceTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·DateFeb 17, 2020

Discovery of a new liquid-liquid interfacial deformation by partial miscibility

A team of international researchers has discovered a new phenomenon where partially miscible liquids deform the liquid-liquid interface. This finding is significant for oil recovery and CO2 injection processes, as it challenges traditional understanding of fluid dynamics in such systems. The study's results have implications for improv...

SourceTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology·JournalPhysical Review Fluids·DateJan 27, 2020

Understanding the mechanisms of seemingly chaotic synchronization in trees

A team of scientists at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology have developed a method to model the synchronization behaviors of different tree species using control parameters. They found that two populations of Zelkova serrata trees 20 kilometers apart were completely synchronized in a '3-year cycle', demonstrating the Period...

SourceTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology·JournalScientific Reports·DateDec 19, 2019

Researchers develop method to improve skeleton of common chemicals

A research team at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology has developed a new method for constructing seven- and eight-membered carbocycles, overcoming previous difficulties due to instability. The process uses an internal redox reaction, allowing for the creation of medium-sized carbocycles with favorable formation rates.

SourceTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology·JournalChemical Communications·DateDec 4, 2019

Plant death may reveal genetic mechanisms underlying cell self-destruction

Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology discovered that hybrid plant cells induce programmed cell death due to protein aggregate accumulation. The study used imaging tools and a chemical chaperone to halt the process, paving the way for genetic improvement techniques to enhance crop varieties' disease resistance a...

SourceTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology·JournalScientific Reports·DateOct 10, 2019

Researchers develop chemical reaction method for more efficient drug production

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology researchers have developed a more efficient method to produce polyene substructures, a crucial framework in many natural products and pharmaceutical molecules. The new 'one-pot' solution eliminates lengthy preparation steps and excess waste, making the production process more economical.

SourceTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology·JournalChemical Communications·DateSep 12, 2019

Who you see matters: Stroke patients benefit more from observing their own hand movements during therapy

Japanese scientists found that observing one's own hand movements in video-assisted therapy enhances brain activity and speeds up rehabilitation for stroke patients. This technique promotes brain plasticity, allowing the brain to rewire and regain movement and senses.

SourceTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology·JournalIEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering·DateAug 23, 2019

The pressure difference and vortex flow of blood in the heart chambers may signal heart dysfunction

Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology found a close relationship between vortex flow and pressure differences in the ventricles of the heart, which may signal heart dysfunction. The study suggests that these indicators could be used as new markers for cardiovascular dysfunction leading to heart failure.

Nanopore technology with DNA computing easily detects microRNA patterns of lung cancer

Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology have developed a simple technique to identify Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) earlier using nanopore technology and DNA computing. The method recognizes specific microRNA patterns associated with SCLC, enabling early detection without invasive cell biopsies.

SourceTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology·JournalAnalytical Chemistry·DateOct 5, 2018

Identification of bovine IVF embryos without chromosome abnormalities by live-cell imaging

A study by Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology reveals that live-cell imaging can detect chromosomal abnormalities in bovine IVF embryos, increasing pregnancy success rates. The technique identifies half of morphologically transferable embryos as having nuclear/chromosomal abnormalities, which may lead to abortion.

SourceTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology·JournalScientific Reports·DateMay 10, 2018

An efficient approach of conjugated tetraenes from butadiene and alkynes

Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology have developed a one-pot approach to synthesizing conjugated tetraenes from inexpensive reagents, eliminating waste production and simplifying the process. The new method has potential applications in electronic materials, natural products, and pharmaceutical molecules.