A detailed picture of what happens when DNA transcription is paused early in the process has been obtained by structural ...

Known as promoter-proximal pausing, this interruption in the transcription activity of RNA polymerase II—the enzyme ...

Chemists swap flasks for the intestines of larvae to modify nanocarbon belts, revealing a new route to chemical synthesis.

The tobacco cutworm possesses very powerful gut enzymes. Later in life, these larvae turn into large, hungry moths that eat ...

RIKEN, a National Research and Development Agency, is Japan's largest comprehensive research institution renowned for high-quality research in a diverse range of scientific disciplines. Founded in ...

An announcement from Riken Keiki Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:7734) ) is now available. Riken Keiki Co., Ltd. has announced an update on its initiative aimed ...

In April 2025, Fujitsu and Japan’s Riken announced the development of a 256-qubit superconducting quantum computer, building ...

Japan’s first domestically produced quantum computer, developed by the Riken research institute, was released online on March 27 to allow joint researchers to access it.

RIKEN, which has already announced reorganization plans in the scandal’s wake, may countenance additional administrative changes to curb scientific misconduct.

The RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society is an employee mutual aid society with around 3,500 members that provides a wide range of benefits, services, and events to promote interaction and exchange among all ...

“Riken is committed to developing system software for quantum-HPC hybrid computing, by leveraging its comprehensive scientific research capabilities and experience in the development and operation of ...