News Institutional News Research Update Facet News type Algebra Analysis Artificial intelligence Atomic physics Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biology Biophysics Biotechnology Botany Cell biology Chemistry Complex systems Computer sciences Condensed matter physics Cyber Security Data science Deep learning Developmental biology Developmental neuroscience Ecology Engineering and applied sciences Environmental sciences Evolutionary biology Fluid dynamics Genetics Genomics Health sciences Immunology Informatics Machine learning Marine sciences Material science Mathematics Mechanics Medicine (-) Molecular biology Nanoscience Neuroscience Optics Organic chemistry Photonics Physics Physiology Polymer chemistry Psychology Quantum Quantum field theory Robotics Soft matter physics Structural biology Synthetic biology Synthetic organic chemistry Theoretical sciences Topology Virology Facet Specialty 2025 2024 (-) 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2005 Facet Date Created Clear filters Research Update Scientists reveal the molecular structure of a complex bacteriophage For the first time, the molecular structure of a complete tailed virus with a flexible tail has been solved in unprecedented detail. 21 December 2023 Research Update ‘Jumping genes’ help plants adapt to extreme temperature and pathogens A cutting edge technique, called Direct RNA sequencing, shows that ‘jumping genes’ could be the key to help plants become more resilient. 15 June 2023 Institutional News OIST hosts French-Japanese Seminar on "Metaverse and Virtual Reality" Over 100 OIST members and visitors attended the event exploring the science and technology behind the notion of “Metaverse”. 22 May 2023 Research Update Inhaled ethanol may treat respiratory infections and stop pandemics In mice, the treatment decreased infections caused by the Influenza A virus. 27 April 2023 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. 20 April 2023 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. 31 March 2023 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. 30 March 2023 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. 28 March 2023 Research Update Four challenging OIST research projects selected for FOREST (Fusion Oriented REsearch for disruptive Science and Technology) program OIST researchers leading projects that could lead to disruptive innovation have been awarded the prestigious FOREST grant 22 March 2023 Institutional News Nobel laureate Professor Svante Pääbo pays courtesy visit to Prime Minister Kishida Prime Minister Kishida congratulates Prof. Svante Pääbo on his Nobel Prize and expresses his expectations for Prof. Pääbo‘s future endeavors. 07 February 2023 Institutional News OIST community congratulates Prof. Pääbo on Nobel Prize Over 100 students, researchers, and faculty members gathered for the celebration 25 January 2023 Media Coverage Coverage of OIST in the media and on the web Media Coverage
Research Update Scientists reveal the molecular structure of a complex bacteriophage For the first time, the molecular structure of a complete tailed virus with a flexible tail has been solved in unprecedented detail. 21 December 2023
Research Update ‘Jumping genes’ help plants adapt to extreme temperature and pathogens A cutting edge technique, called Direct RNA sequencing, shows that ‘jumping genes’ could be the key to help plants become more resilient. 15 June 2023
Institutional News OIST hosts French-Japanese Seminar on "Metaverse and Virtual Reality" Over 100 OIST members and visitors attended the event exploring the science and technology behind the notion of “Metaverse”. 22 May 2023
Research Update Inhaled ethanol may treat respiratory infections and stop pandemics In mice, the treatment decreased infections caused by the Influenza A virus. 27 April 2023
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. 20 April 2023
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. 31 March 2023
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. 30 March 2023
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. 28 March 2023
Research Update Four challenging OIST research projects selected for FOREST (Fusion Oriented REsearch for disruptive Science and Technology) program OIST researchers leading projects that could lead to disruptive innovation have been awarded the prestigious FOREST grant 22 March 2023
Institutional News Nobel laureate Professor Svante Pääbo pays courtesy visit to Prime Minister Kishida Prime Minister Kishida congratulates Prof. Svante Pääbo on his Nobel Prize and expresses his expectations for Prof. Pääbo‘s future endeavors. 07 February 2023
Institutional News OIST community congratulates Prof. Pääbo on Nobel Prize Over 100 students, researchers, and faculty members gathered for the celebration 25 January 2023
