Life Science & Medical Technology

From March, genetic mutations of the original COVID-19 virus may have spread undetected, and from late June may have spread nationwide, a new analysis of domestic infections indicates.

Japanese researchers said on Wednesday that low concentrations of ozone can neutralize coronavirus particles, potentially providing a way for hospitals to disinfect examination rooms and waiting areas.

Kids who have dogs as pets are happier than those who don't and those who have cats, according to analysis of results of surveys of children in 2,600 Tokyo households when they were at ages 10 and 12.

A team of researchers at Kyoto University successfully produced kidney tissues from stem cells that can function within a living organism, a first in the medical world.

Masks made of nonwoven fabric performed best in a Japanese supercomputer model of their ability to block virus-carrying respiratory droplets, but other types of masks also showed effectiveness.

A research team has discovered that a certain gene mutation raises the risk of pancreatic cancer, paving the way for the development of possible measures to prevent the disease.

Japan's Fujifilm Holdings said Monday that it has won an order to produce a key component of American biotechnology company Novavax's coronavirus vaccine candidate at a site in the U.K.

Phantom pain, an agonizing sensory condition that afflicts amputees after the loss of a limb, can now be treated, new research shows.

Dementia patients are experiencing worsened cognitive functions and weakened physical strength from being stuck at home due to restrictions to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.

As scientists the world over scramble to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus, Kyushu University professor Takahiro Kusakabe and his team are working to develop a unique vaccine using silkworms.