New hepatitis check method was developed in Japan. The blood test based on glyco-engineering indicates the progress of hepatitis. The method is much easier than present cell test.
http://www.asahi.com/science/update/1002/TKY2009
my viewpoint
I have thought for long time that the research of Dr. Narimatsu is very interesting. Glyco-engineering may develop in Japan rather than other countries.
Japanese government announced the limit of academic research budget that each young researchers will be able to get from financial year 2010.
http://oneclip.jp/iY3uIU/http://d.hatena.ne.jp/n
my viewpoint
The plan may make Japanese academic organization including University organized system controled by boss professors.