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  New Labeling Tool Uncovers Hexokinase-1 as a G-Quadruplex Binding Protein

  A new labeling tool reveals a surprising finding about DNA-protein interactions - which are the basis behind DNA replication, transcription and repair.

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  Lattice Parameter as a Unified Parameter Governing Magnetic Ground States in Tsai-Type Compounds

  Researchers identify the lattice parameter as a unified structural descriptor for magnetic ground state selection in Tsai-type quasicrystals and approximant crystals.

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  Following Ancient Rain Toward the Origins of Life on Mars

  Ancient rain on Mars may have left a trail of formaldehyde across the planet. Following it could help future missions identify where to search for clues to the origins of life there.

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  Advancing Quantum Computing with Zinc Oxide Quantum Dots

  A collaborative group of researchers have demonstrated key measurement technologies for developing spin qubits in zinc oxide quantum dots.

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  Research Institutes and Centers

  Tohoku University has 1,763 Research fellows from overseas, 12 Inter-Department Institutes for Education and 11 University Collaborating Institutions.

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  International Visitor Research Center

  A new institution which is open to researchers around the world, where people from diverse disciplines can gather, learn and create.

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  Research Profiles

  Utilizing Tohoku University's research results and resources in various industries.

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  Academic Research Staff

  This site provides you with information on academic research staff at Tohoku University.

Feature Highlights

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  In Conversation with Susumu Satomi

  Before stepping down on March 31, former president Susumu Satomi shared some of his favourite memories of his time at the university.

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  Motoko Kotani: By the Numbers

  AIMR Director Motoko Kotani, talks about using mathematics as the common language bridging the different disciplines within materials science.