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腸内細菌がつくるポリアミンが宿主の寿命を延ばす　腸内細菌をもたないハエを用いて因果関係を実証

登録日：2026-9-11

The only coastal and lakeside experimental facility in Japan certified as a shared-use center for both research and education: The coastal experimental facility at Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, which was damaged in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, is set to resume operations; a preview tour will be held on September 16.

登録日：2026-9-10

A Black Hole “Blast Wave” Reaches 300,000 Light Years Away
— Discovery of Energy Exceeding Expectations by More Than 100 Times —

Kanazawa University Institute of Science and Engineering Advanced Research Center for Space Science and Technology A research team led by Shutaro Ueda Associate Professor used XRISM (※), an X-ray astronomy satellite developed under Japanese leadership, to study one of the largest and heaviest celestial objects in the universe—a galaxy cluster—focusing on its center […]

登録日：2026-9-10

Kanazawa University We Held the J-PEAKS Symposium

On August 19, we held the “Kanazawa University” J-PEAKS (*) Symposium at the Ishikawa Prefectural Library. Part 1, titled “A Glimpse into the Future Society Through ‘Showcase,’” featured a participatory event where attendees could experience and explore a vision of the future in which the cutting-edge research described at Kanazawa University has been implemented in society […]

登録日：2026-9-10

Forum to Be Held on September 16 to Present and Discuss Initiatives by Universities and Industry Aimed at Recovery from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

登録日：2026-9-10

Kanazawa University Contest: The 9th Japan Mathematics A-Olympiad to Be Held

登録日：2026-9-9

High-coverage ancient genomes reveal prehistoric population histories of Japan

—-Kanazawa University Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences Affiliated with Sapiens Life sciences, Evolution and Medicine Research Center Koji Ishitani Assistant Professor, Fumizuki Mizuno of Toho University Associate Professor, Lecturer Jun Gojohori of The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, Li Wang Visiting Professor (at the time), and Masahiko Kumagai of the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization Senior Staff […]

登録日：2026-9-9

From Hokuriku to the World! “TeSH × ACADEMIA STARTUP NIGHT” Held at CIC Tokyo

On July 30, Tech Startup HOKURIKU (hereinafter “TeSH”) (*1) held “TeSH × ACADEMIA STARTUP NIGHT — A Network Connecting the Hokuriku Region to the World […]” at CIC Tokyo (Minato Ward, Tokyo) […]

登録日：2026-9-7

Researchers Successfully Detect 90% of Early-Stage Pancreatic Cancers Through Blood Tests

—-Kanazawa University Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine (Gastroenterology) / Graduate School of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences Taro Yamashita Professor, University Hospital Gen Takatori, Director of the Endoscopy Center Associate Professor, University Hospital Masaki Miyazawa of the Center for Innovative Research and Development in Pancreatic Cancer Assistant Professor and their research group have found that diagnosis […]

登録日：2026-9-7

“Internship 2026 — Five Days of Learning On‑Site Work at University Facilities” Implemented

From August 17 to 21, Kanazawa University Facilities Department held an internship program for students at technical colleges and universities in the fields of science and engineering. This internship was held for the second consecutive year, providing students with hands-on experience in the operations of Facilities Department and an understanding of the role of Facilities Department […]

登録日：2026-9-7

Radical, but Selective: Cleaving Strong Bonds While Preserving Weak Ones

—-Kanazawa University Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences Faculty of Pharmacy: Keiichi Hirano Professor, Akira Matsumoto Assistant Professor, Chao Wang Associate Professor, Graduate School Graduate School of Medical Sciences Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Hayato Arai, a second-year master’s student College of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences School of Pharmacy, Shunsuke Ogura, a fifth-year student Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Graduate School’s Drug Discovery […]

登録日：2026-9-4

For Fuel Cell Catalyst Inks, the "Pre-Mixing" Stage Is Critical—The Initial Aggregation State of Platinum Catalysts Affects Subsequent Dispersion and Catalytic Performance—

登録日：2026-9-4

Ultra-Small Astronomical Satellite "VERTECS" Completes Initial Operations and Begins Full-Scale Observations
~First Images Taken from Space Released~

登録日：2026-9-4

FY2026 Second University‑Wide FD Training Session “Reflecting on Laboratory Education in Graduate Schools — Developing Highly Specialized Human Resources through Research Supervision” Held

On August 6, the second university-wide Faculty Development (FD) workshop for Reiwa 8, titled “Examining Laboratory Education in Graduate Schools: Fostering Highly Specialized Professionals Through Research Supervision,” was held online, with 63 faculty and staff members participating. During this workshop, participants discussed laboratory education in graduate schools and the university […]

登録日：2026-9-4

“Science Plaza — Summer Science Experience Seminar for High School Students” Held

On August 7, the College of Science and Engineering, in collaboration with the Ishikawa Prefectural Board of Education, held “Science Plaza: A Summer Science Experience Seminar for High School Students.” This year marked the 21st iteration of the event, with 58 high school students from Ishikawa Prefecture participating. Participants engaged in sessions on mathematics, physics, information technology, […]

登録日：2026-9-3

Developing a New Technology to “Diagnose” Cells by the Color of Light
—Successful Visualization of Molecular Condensates in Living Cells and Detection of Cancer‑Related Abnormal States—

Kanazawa University Institute for Frontier Science Initiative An interdisciplinary research group led by Katsuharu Hazawa (Associate Professor, Institute of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry), Takahiro Soeda (Professor, Nano Life Science Institute), and Richard Wong (Professor) of WPI-NanoLSI, in collaboration with Nagoya University, National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan […]

登録日：2026-9-2

KUGS High School–University Connection Program “Inquiry Workshop Opened Through Books” Held

On August 6, Kanazawa University Articulation Center for High School and University held the KUGS High School-to-College Transition Program Live Seminar, titled “Exploratory Workshop: Expanding Knowledge Connections and Sparking Questions Through Books,” at the Ishikawa Prefectural Library, with five high school students in attendance. […]

登録日：2026-9-2

In April, Reiwa 9, Kanazawa University Graduate School Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative will establish a doctoral program in the Department of Integrated Knowledge Creation Science — Reiwa 9 Academic Year Admissions Guidelines Published —

登録日：2026-9-1

Summer Web Campus Visit 2026 Held

From July 31 to August 14, a summer web campus visit was held for high school students, Kanazawa University prospective students and their families, and school staff. On August 7 and 8, various school and others will broadcast a variety of events in real time, such as mock lectures and roundtable discussions.

登録日：2026-8-28

Pulsating auroras created by “ducts”—channels through which electromagnetic waves travel in space—are most common in the morning! —Revealed by simultaneous ground- and satellite observations over the past seven years—

登録日：2026-8-28