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Person infected with influenza virus

Research Update

Inhaled ethanol may treat respiratory infections and stop pandemics

In mice, the treatment decreased infections caused by the Influenza A virus.

Science Challenge participants with certificates

Institutional News

Students explore cutting-edge research and the impact of science on society

25 bachelor’s and master’s students joined Science Challenge 2023 at OIST

Researcher displays COVID-19 vaccine

Research Update

Gut bacteria could be behind weaker immune responses to COVID-19 vaccine

Digestion of fucose sugar by bacteria in our digestive tract could be hampering how effectively we respond to the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.

Elastoviscoplastic fluid

Research Update

Towards a Deeper Understanding of Turbulence in Elastoviscoplastic Fluids

Three-dimensional simulations shed light on how energy dissipates within non-Newtonian fluids.

A large bridge spanning the sea

Research Update

Can noisy and polluted coastlines harm baby fish? OIST researchers aim to find out

Less than 40% of Okinawa’s coastline remains natural. An innovative coastal monitoring program investigates how human activity and development affects the health of juvenile fish living near the shore.

Innovation in Okinawa for Global Impact

Institutional News

New Brand, Same Commitment: OIST Innovation Creates Connections Between World-leading Science and Industry

OIST Unveils New Brand Identity for Technology Transfer Activities.

New Dean of Graduate School and Dean of Faculty Affairs

Institutional News

Two new Deans begin their appointments

Prof. Thomas Busch and Prof. Evan Economo join the OIST Senior Management team.

Ulf Skoglund stands at the front of a lecture hall and talks to rows of listeners.

Research Update

A life devoted to science: Ulf Skoglund's quest to overcome the ‘impossible’

The Dean of Graduate School, Professor Ulf Skoglund, retires after a decade of pioneering research and service to shape the future of OIST.

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Research Update

New RNA-based toolkit to regulate gene activity could advance regenerative medicine, gene therapy and biotechnology

Turning genes on and off as easily and predictably as flicking a switch could be a powerful tool in medicine and biotech. A type of technology called a riboswitch might be the key.

A coral reef in Okinawa

Research Update

Detecting coral biodiversity in seawater samples

Coral eDNA has been accurately detected in seawater samples, and this has huge implications for coral reef conservation, says researchers

Huang and Prof. Ishikawa

Research Update

Potential treatment of autoimmune diseases revealed in new study

Scientists have uncovered a chemical compound that holds potential as a therapeutical for various autoimmune diseases, and they’ve used it to treat mice.

OIST President and Kyushu University President

Institutional News

OIST and Kyushu University Sign Cooperation Agreement to Leverage Strengths and Advance Research Excellence

OIST and Kyushu University, have signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement to further develop and expand mutual collaboration in areas including research, education, technology, and entrepreneurship.

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