ALT Carbon nanotubes keep the same structure as they grow, whereas catalyst nanoparticles change Provided by the University of Tokyo

ALT Lipid-induced counter-storms mediated by SPLEVs suppressed the tissue inflammation score. Credit: Ai Kotani

ALT Atomic-scale double-slit interference: two neighboring silicon atomic columns 136 pm apart act as a pair of slits for a focused electron probe (bottom). Young's classical experiment used light, with the slits about 1 mm apart (top). Provided by the University of Tokyo

ALT Schematic illustration of mitochondria-derived component delivery and cellular metabolic activation by Trans MIT. Delivery of mitochondria-derived components into cells enhances energy metabolism, including the TCA cycle, mitochondrial respiration, and ATP production. Provided by Hokkaido University

ALT An overview of the research findings. Provided by Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences

ALT Diagnostic performance in stage 0-I pancreatic cancer Diagnostic performance of peripheral whole blood gene expression patterns (mRNA), tumor marker CA19-9, and combined test (Panregza) for the diagnosis of stage 0-I pancreatic cancer. Provided by Kanazawa University

ALT Deformation of bones occurring in the process of domestication. Provided by Associate Professor Michiko Niimi, the Nagoya University Museum

ALT Energy paradox during REM sleep. During REM sleep in mice, cerebral blood volume and astrocytic pyruvate increased, whereas neuronal ATP decreased. The findings reveal distinct changes in blood flow and energy metabolism among blood vessels, astrocytes, and neurons during REM sleep. Provided by Tohoku University

ALT Image of QOCT achieved by the research group. The graph on the right is a QOCT image with artifact signals removed. Provided by the Takeuchi Laboratory, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University

ALT (a) Schematic diagram of the diamond quantum sensor, including the magnet array. (b) Enlarged view of the sensor head. Provided by Science Tokyo

ALT Overview of research results Provided by Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital and Institute of Gerontology (https://www.tmig.or.jp/research/news/nid00001296.html)

ALT Plant growth at 48 days after sowing. Visual images of plants cultivated under ambient CO2 concentration (381 ± 14 µmol mol−1) (a), total leaf area at 48 days after sowing (b), and total shoot dry weight (c). Visual images of plants cultivated under elevated CO2 concentration (549 ± 23 µmol mol−1) (d), total leaf area (e), and total shoot dry weight (f). Data are presented as mean ± SE, and individual measurements are shown as black dots. ns, not significant (p > 0.05); *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001; ****p < 0.0001. Multiple comparisons were performed using Dunnett's two-tailed test based on measurements from six plants per line. Image courtesy of Wataru Yamori, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo.

ALT Iba1 is involved in microglial envelopment of motor neurons and synaptic reorganization following axonal injury Provided by Keio University

ALT Energy level diagrams for each Au36(SR)24 cluster calculated theoretically Provided by the University of Osaka

ALT Provided by the University of Tokyo

ALT Estimated suitable topographic conditions and occurrence probability map for humpback whales around the Chichijima Islands. ©Ogasawara Whale Watching Association

ALT A mother slender shrew (Sorex gracillimus) and her newborn pups born in captivity. The mother is shown at the upper right, and the pups at the lower left. Adults weigh approximately 3-4 g, making this species the second smallest of the four shrew species inhabiting Hokkaido. Provided by Hokkaido University

ALT Limnospondylus ajimuensis is believed to have inhabited the lakes and marshes of the Anshin-in region approximately 3.5 million years ago, when the climate was warmer and more humid than it is today. Meanwhile, the rivers of the present-day Anshin-in region are home to the extant Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus), a species endemic to Japan. Provided by the Kyoto University Museum