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Article Abstract:

Japan's Nobel prize achievements do not correspond with the nations' striking economic performance because Japanese universities do not provide a liberal environment for creative research. Only three Japanese scientists received Nobel prizes in the last 20 years - Leo Esaki for physics, Kenichi Fukui for chemistry and Susumu Tonegawa for physiology and medicine. Tonegawa believes that science education, which has been neglected in Japan, can be promoted by reducing divisions in academic institutes, by creating a competitive research environment and by encouraging scholars to participate in extensive learning.

Achievements and awards, Science, Sciences education, Science education, Nobel laureates

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Of mice and yen

Article Abstract:

Transgenic mice have been bred in Japanese-funded research laboratories in the US. The mice will be used in the research of Alzheimer's disease, a degenerative brain disorder afflicting the elderly. Fragments of human genetic information are inserted into mice embryos, enabling the rodents' brains to produce beta amyloid, a protein suspected of causing the disease. Current research focuses on determining what triggers the overproduction of beta amyloid and how to regenerate damaged brain cells.

Research, Usage, Column, Physiological aspects, Alzheimer's disease, Genetically modified mice, Nerve proteins, Nerve tissue proteins

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Picture power: Japan will dominate huge market for liquid crystal displays

Article Abstract:

Japanese firms are expected to dominate the fast-growing liquid crystal display (LCD) market. The industry, which has a 35% annual growth rate, is expected to be worth around $10 billion a year by the end of the century. Since most Japanese LCD companies also manufacture personal computers, this would provide them with opportunities to increase their share in the computer market. Japanese domination of the industry also ensures its near-monopoly of LCD technology.

Cover Story, Market share, Liquid crystal displays, Optoelectronics industry

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