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Titles
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Research Units
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07/03/2001
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Group develops first ever convenient, rapid method for accurate detection of verotoxin from E. coli O-157
-Method measures concentration of verotoxin adsorbed to a quartz-crystal oscillator-
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Nanoarchitectonics Research Center
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07/12/2001
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Self-reconfiguring robot takes first steps
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Intelligent Systems Research Institute
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09/04/2001
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Novel technology for recycling plastics
-Rapid method developed to measure polymer density-
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Research Institute for Computational Sciences
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09/04/2001
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Sensation at the tips of invisible tools
-When we touch something with a stick, the brain seems to feel the touch at the tip of the stick-
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Neuroscience Research Institute
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09/10/2001
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Visible light lithography technique enables 100-nm microfabrication
-Resist heat reaction used to produce advanced optical master disk-
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Laboratory for Advanced Optical Technology
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09/12/2001
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Supercomputer operated via a high-speed network
-Supercomputer incorporated into grid for the first time-
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Information Technology Research Institute
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10/01/2001
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Development of a highly selective hydrogen gas sensor operating at room temperature
-Applications expected for fuel cell-powered vehicles-
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Synergy Materials Research Center
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10/02/2001
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Group develops first-ever evolutional femtosecond laser system
-Set-up and initial alignment time reduced by 99%?
-Potential for industrial applications expand due to automated alignment capability and small size-
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Intelligent Systems Research Institute
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10/02/2001
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DR compression featuring a security function developed for survey map transmission
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Intelligent Systems Research Institute
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10/02/2001
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Remote support system developed for the visually impaired
-Development expected to contribute to the independence of people with visual impairments-
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Intelligent Systems Research Institute
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10/04/2001
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Dramatic increase in efficiency of gene transfer into cells
-Potential to greatly accelerate research into gene functions and cancer gene therapy-
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Research Institute for Green Technology
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10/10/2001
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Steel wires eliminated from used tires by induction heating method
-Potential applications in sidewalk paving-
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Institute for Structural and Engineering Materials
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10/17/2001
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Group uncovers molecular structure of circadian clock: Intracellular rhythm orchestration controlled by a 24-hour nuclear entry mechanism of clock molecules
-Development opens up path for research into treatments for human stress and physical function disorders, using animal models that mimic rhythm abnormalities-
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Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology
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10/23/2001
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Digital Geological Map: Distribution and Occurrence of Cenozoic Volcanic Rocks
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Institute of Geoscience
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10/23/2001
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Methane Hydrate
- Enormous Natural Gas Resources to Lead the Next Generation -
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Institute for Geo-Resources and Environment
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10/23/2001
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Seismogenic Zone of Great Subduction Earthquake
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Institute for Marine Resources and Environment
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10/23/2001
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Geoslicer Survey of Liquifaction due to Earthquakes
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Active Fault Research Center
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10/23/2001
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Geochemical Map for Evaluating the Environmental Pollution
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Institute of Geoscience
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10/23/2001
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Realization of Absolute Optical-Frequency Measurement
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Metrology Institute of Japan
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10/23/2001
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Development of Particle Size Standards Through Absolute Mass Measurement of Aerosol Particles
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Metrology Institute of Japan
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