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Japanese scientist and stem cell story
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Japanese scientist and stem cell story

Stem cell researcher, Professor Shinya Yamanaka, who received the Nobel Prize for Medicine in December 7, showed his determination to use artificial multipurpose stem ce…

December 15, 2018
Three scientists receive Japan's highest award
Science story

Three scientists receive Japan's highest award

Three scientists from the US, India and Japan have become the owners of the 2012 Kyoto Prize, the highest award of Japan awarded to outstanding scientists worldwide.

December 15, 2018
Japan encourages people to cry for stress relief
Medicine - Health

Japan encourages people to cry for stress relief

Tears, whether from sadness or happiness, are thought to be effective ways to relieve stress. For this reason, more and more Japanese schools and companies encourage peo…

December 15, 2018
Prevention and treatment of Japanese encephalitis
Medicine - Health

Prevention and treatment of Japanese encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis is an acute infectious disease because a virus has an affinity for brain tissue. The disease often leaves serious sequelae and high mortality rates.

December 15, 2018
Early signs of Japanese encephalitis
Medicine - Health

Early signs of Japanese encephalitis

The time between June and October every year is the peak of Japanese encephalitis. This is a high-risk disease in the summer of all ages if it has not been vaccinated.

December 15, 2018