On January 28 (Tuesday), the 7th Health-Related Academic Symposium (hosts: Sankei Shimbun, sponsor: Fordays) at the Shibuya Public Hall in Tokyo. First, Professor Emeritus, Kazuo Murakami of University of Tsukuba gave a lecture entitled, "Interact with Something Great - Turn the Gene Switch On!", followed with lectures from Professor Kunio Matsumoto of Kanazawa University (Cancer Research Institute), Dr. Koji Usumi of Life Science Institute, Associate Professor, Kazuichi Sakamoto of University of Tsukuba (Life and Environmental Sciences), Saori Yoshida, London Olympic Gold Medalist and Japan Wrestling Association Kazuhito Sakae, Chairman of the Women's Strengthening Committee, talked about "Recovering From Setbacks".

Comments from the Audience

• I thought that I should incorporate what I have learned at the symposium into my life. (Female, 58 years)
• Thanks to the stories from each lecturers and the materials I received, I learned more about nucleic acids than ever before. (Female, 70 years)
• I understood how food and a well-balanced diet is important for people. (Female, 74 years)
• I once again felt that it is remarkable to think positively and have a positive attitude. (Female, 55 years)
• Traveling from Gunma to Shibuya was worth the trip. I am looking forward to the detailed article from the Sankei Shimbun. (Male, 77 years)
• I am looking forward and pray for and genetic research to progress in the future. (Female, 36 years)

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