[Press Release] The genetic and phenotypic diversity of present-day Japanese people —the genetic legacy left by ancient hunter-gatherer Jomon to modern humans

Research results using samples and information of BioBank Japan (BBJ) have been published in the international […]

[Press Release] Inconsistent embryo selection across polygenic score methods

Research results using samples and information of BioBank Japan (BBJ) have been published in the international […]

Brain atlas project collaborating with BBAR was featured in Nature Index: Neuroscience Advertisement Feature

BioBank Japan’s advertisement “The surprising biobank discovery in Japan that led to a unique brain atla […]

[Press Release] Identification of susceptibility loci associated with pelvic organ prolapse in Japanese women

Research results using samples and information from BioBank Japan (BBJ) have been published in the online edit […]

Two researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA, visited BBJ and toured the DNA and serum sample storage facilities

Associate Professor Paul O’Reilly and Dr. Clive Hoggart, the specialists in statistical genetics from th […]

[Press Release] Collaboration between the University of Tokyo and Google on AI-based Polygenic Risk Score Model Research – Aiming to contribute to the development of disease management and preventive medicine in Japan

The University of Tokyo and Google Japan have signed an agreement to collaborate on AI-based Polygenic Risk Sc […]