AIST:AIST Today 2002-No.4

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Pioneering Prodigy of Correlated Electron Research

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Abstracts of the recent research
Ascidian as a Model for Neural Crest Development	Life Science and Biotechnology
Drosophila Female Mating Rhythm is Governed by Clock Gene
Dramatic Increase in Efficiency of Gene Transfer into Cells - Potential to greatly accelerate research into gene functions and cancer gene therapy -
Technology for Fluorescently Labeled Paramagnetic Bead Array
High Performance of Submicron Beads to Purify Damaged-DNA Binding Proteins
Catalytic Synthesis of Organophosphorus via Transition Metal Complexes
Development of Novel Scaffold for Tissue Engineering
Elucidation of VIC/ET-2 Biosignaling System
Automated Processing System for Protein 2D-PAGE Images
Screening of Genes that Respond to Freeze-Thawing Stress using DNA Chip
Development of Quick, Precise and Complete Body Scanners
Homology-Based Prediction of Eukaryotic Gene Structures
Analysis of Inter-Helical Loop Segments in Membrane Proteins
Molecular Basis of Odor Discrimination in Olfaction - Research of Primary Odors Corresponding to RGB in Color for the Basis of Innovating the Architectures of Artificial Noses -
Computer Simulation of Human Gait for Rehabilitation Applications
Long-Distance Quantum Cryptography	Information and Communication Technology
Development of the Evolvable Hardware LSI Chip - A Myoelectric Hand Controller with Proven Industrial Potential -
A Compact Battery-less Information Terminal (CoBIT) for Location-based Support Systemss
The Highest Efficiency of NOx Decomposition by Hyper-Structural Controlled Electrochemical Cell	Environmental Science and Technology
Selective Adsorbents for Semimetals Derived from Natural Polymer
Environmentally-Friendly Bleaching of Fabrics - Halogen-Free Laser Bleaching -
Aiming for High Efficiency Thin Film Solar Cells - Analysis of Single Crystal Films Leads to Novel Growth Processes -	Energy Science and Technology
Functionalization of Polyolefins: Synthesis of Polyolefins Containing Hydroxyl Group	Nanotechnology and Materials Science and Technology
New Synthesis Process of Next Generation Semiconductor - Synthesis of b-FeSi2 by Use of Microgravity Environment -
New Optical Functions brought by Micro-Processing of Glass
Nano-Manufacturing by Ultrafine Particles
Bleaching with TiO2 Photocatalyst
Metal / Semiconductor Hybrid Nano-Material
Direct Splitting of Water with Visible-Light Photocatalyst - Artificial Photosynthesis for Light Energy Conversion -
Water Splitting Reaction under Visible Light using Artificial Photosynthesis (Z-Scheme) Mechanism
Development of Silicon Nitride with High Wear Resistance
New Application of Porous Metals - Technology to Control the Material Porosity -
Development of Coloration of Glasses and its Application for Recycling of Glass Products
Formation of Monolayer Silicon-Nitride on Si(001) Surface
Discovery of A New Oxidation State for Palladium
Applications for Air Purification and Antibacterial/Antimold/Antifouling Coatings
A Small Spherical Stepping Motor	Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Technology
A One-Step Conversion of Benzene to Phenol with a Palladium Membrane	Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Technology
DInvestigation of Measuring Technique for Liquid Volume in Micro-Gravity	Standards and Measurement Technology
Temperature and Velocity Measurement Techniques in Microspace
Development of The Primary Torque Standard Machine
High-Energy Gamma-Ray CT using Laser-Compton Gamma-Rays - A Novel Method for Nondestructive Evaluation of Bulk Materials -
Precision Measurement of Nano-dimensional Scales by Using High-resolution AFM
Development of a High-Temperature Platinum Resistance Thermometer
Precise Analysis for Trace Toxic Metals in Sediment
Seismic Gaps in Japan Sea Inferred from Submarine Surveys	Geological Survey and Geoscience

In Brief

International Symposium and Workshop for Geoinformation	[ PDF:141.2KB ]
Research Exchange Meeting with Mr. Koichi Wakata, astronaut and AIST researcher
The Asia Pacific Nanotechnology Forum (APNF) Inaugural Conference
AIST concluded the research co-operation agreement with Korea's two major research institutions
The most therapeutic robot “Paro”

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