Okayama University e-Bulletin highlights role of designer DNA-binding proteins to fight viral infections in agriculture, medicine

Okayama University, Japan publishes the February 2016 issue of its online newsletter, Okayama University e-Bulletin: http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/kouhou/ebulletin/

This issue includes a feature on designer DNA-binding proteins to combat viral infections in agriculture and medicine; news items include updates of official opening of the Okayama University Silicon Valley Office at Fremont (CA), and international collaboration work with Xiamen University; research highlights on immunizing plants; identification of gene Vrn-D4 for enabling wheat to adapt to areas with warm winters; importance of introgression on intra-specific genetic differentiation and adaptive divergence; an interesting twist on supercooled liquid water; and manufacturing denim in Okayama.

Okayama University e-Bulletin highlights news and views from one of Japan's largest comprehensive universities internationally recognized for its dynamic and innovative approach to interdisciplinary scientific research and pioneering educational programs.