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New gene acting on microglia activated upon sepsis which needs critical care medicine.
Pharmacological and genetic suppression of the mitochondrial protein rescues the sepsis-associated brain damage
Dec 21, 2020 1 min read
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New gene acting on microglia activated upon sepsis which needs critical care medicine.
New study on a novel microscope for 3D visualization of the brain structure with deep ultraviolet light
We developed a new tool to analyze the structure of the brain using sectioning tomography technique.
Oct 28, 2020 1 min read
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New study on a novel microscope for 3D visualization of the brain structure with deep ultraviolet light
Psychiatric sequelae of intensive care: a role of neuroinflammation
Outbreak of COVID-19 reminds us of mental symptoms which the critical care survivors might suffer from.
Sep 24, 2020 1 min read
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Psychiatric sequelae of intensive care: a role of neuroinflammation
New publication on a novel gene causing depressive-like behaviors
We found that Pcsk5 was responsible for neuroinflammation deep inside the brain leading to depressive-like behaviors in mice.
Sep 18, 2020 1 min read
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New publication on a novel gene causing depressive-like behaviors
New publication on dopamine transmission in stress-coping behavior
Novel technology combining CRISPR/Cas9, optogenetics and voltammetry revealed a role of dopamine in depressive-like behaviors.
Aug 28, 2020 1 min read
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New publication on dopamine transmission in stress-coping behavior
New publication on spreading depression implicated in migraine and stroke
We recently publish a paper on a role of glutamate metabolism in modulation of spreading depression which has been reported in the brain with neurological disorders such as migraine.
Jun 26, 2020 1 min read
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New publication on spreading depression implicated in migraine and stroke
International collaboration
With the international background in Hiroshima University, our lab encourages the students and researcher to develop their careers by scholarship and grants.
Jun 13, 2020 1 min read
International collaboration
Scholarship supporting the graduate course in Hiroshima
A student in our lab, Meina got scholarship to support her course in Hiroshima.
Jun 1, 2020 1 min read
Scholarship supporting the graduate course in Hiroshima
New publication on a role of human habenula in learning
Functional MRI study in Hiroshima revealed a novel role of the small brain region called habenula in learning in human.
May 12, 2020 1 min read
New publication on a role of human habenula in learning
Dogwood blooms
Welcoming newcommers in Kasumi campus of Hiroshima University.
May 1, 2020 1 min read
Dogwood blooms