Japan's ape sequencing effort set to unravel the brain's secrets

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Issues are presented concerning the research which is to be carried out by the Genes and Minds Initiative on the mapping of the genomes of apes. The benefits this work will bring to an understanding of the functioning of the brain are discussed.

Research, Genetic aspects, Human beings, Brain, Chromosome mapping, Humans, Localization (Brain function), Apes

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Japan makes polluters pay after landmark court ruling

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A Japanese judge has ruled that human health is adversely affected by industrial emissions and vehicle exhausts, ending an 11-year court battle between victims of pollution and the Japanese government and a group of ten industrial companies.

Health aspects, Japan, Cases, Pollution, Waste gases

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Japan prepares to pitch for international fusion reactor

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The Japanese Atomic Energy Commission has given its support to the construction of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor in Japan. The management of the project is discussed.

Management, Design and construction, Science and technology policy, Power resources, Fusion reactors, Japan. Atomic Energy Commission

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