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GENE ANALYSIS

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jul 30, 2019
Genome study finds roots of Komodo dragon¡¯s speed and endurance
Scientists have mapped the genome of the Komodo dragon, the world¡¯s largest lizard, discovering intriguing secrets behind the impressive speed and endurance these cold-blooded predators muster by ratcheting up their metabolism to mammal-like levels.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health / FOCUS
Apr 5, 2019
Genetically modified mice at $17,000 a pair in high demand as China bids to be biomedical powerhouse
Sacks of pungent animal feed cram the corridors of a Cyagen Biosciences Inc. center for laboratory mice in southern China, maximizing space for rodents that sell for as much as $17,000 a pair.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 19, 2019
The real ¡®Jaws¡¯: Great white shark¡¯s genetic secrets revealed
The great white shark, one of the most fearsome predators in the world¡¯s oceans in both fact and fiction, is a formidable creature ¡ª right down to its genes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 24, 2018
You really are turning into your parents
At least you have some sense of what¡¯s coming, and maybe it¡¯s not too late to swerve.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 2, 2018
Scientists launch plan to map genes of all complex life on earth
Scientists launched a vast project on Thursday to map the genetic code of all 1.5 million known species of complex life on Earth, aiming to complete the work within a decade.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 27, 2018
Algorithms and charting the great unknown
Researchers tend to cluster and mine the same familiar territory. AI can overcome that tendency and point to new questions.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 14, 2018
The mutant astronaut and the ¡®space gene¡¯ that wasn¡¯t
A viral story about twin astronauts shows what happens when science writing goes awry.
EDITORIALS
Sep 26, 2016
Human genome editing
Given the potential benefits and risks of genome editing, the government should develop strict rules to regulate the technique.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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