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 Research on bee virus origins uncovers buzz-worthy breakthrough Findings can help understand how bee viruses evolve and how to manage them. 17 September 2023 Research Update A scaffold with a twist: Cryo-EM reveals the building blocks of poxvirus Researchers uncover how poxviruses form their protein scaffold from a building block called D13, which could lead to the development of new antiviral drugs. 31 March 2022 Research Update Stargazing in the brain: “Star-like” cells display unique activity patterns Advances in optical imaging and image analysis have revealed the tantalizing possibility that astrocytes, star-shaped cells in the brain, might play a role in how we process information and store memories. 09 February 2022 Research Update Joining forces to combat the coronavirus crisis Throughout the pandemic, OIST researchers have worked closely with the Okinawa Prefectural Government, providing expertise and resources needed to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. 09 December 2021 Research Update Dendritic computers: When 1 + 1 = 3 Scientists discover a new way that neurons distinguish important signals from background noise. 12 April 2021 Research Update The OIST antibody test required an interdisciplinary approach Scientists and staff across OIST have worked hard over the last few months to test the OIST community for antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. 15 October 2020 Research Update Paying attention to the neurons behind our alertness The neurons of layer 6 – the deepest layer of the cortex – were examined by researchers to uncover how they react to sensory stimulation in different behavioral states. 20 August 2020 Research Update The Flagellar Hook: Making Sense of Bacterial Motility Cryogenic electron microscopy reveals how the flagellar hook transmits movement. 30 September 2019 Research Update New Approach Developed for Brain Imaging Studies Voltage imaging allows scientists to ask new questions about the brain. 31 July 2019 Research Update Anti-Cancer Virus Fits Tumor Receptor Like a “Key in a Lock” For the first time, scientists reveal how a promising drug candidate for cancer therapy interacts with receptors on tumors. 29 October 2018 Research Update Picture Perfect: Researchers Gain Clearest Ever Image of Ebola Virus Protein Near-atomic resolution model of viral protein complex brings clearer understanding of the viral mechanics. 17 October 2018 Pagination 1 2 Last page 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 Research on bee virus origins uncovers buzz-worthy breakthrough Findings can help understand how bee viruses evolve and how to manage them. 17 September 2023
Research Update A scaffold with a twist: Cryo-EM reveals the building blocks of poxvirus Researchers uncover how poxviruses form their protein scaffold from a building block called D13, which could lead to the development of new antiviral drugs. 31 March 2022
Research Update Stargazing in the brain: “Star-like” cells display unique activity patterns Advances in optical imaging and image analysis have revealed the tantalizing possibility that astrocytes, star-shaped cells in the brain, might play a role in how we process information and store memories. 09 February 2022
Research Update Joining forces to combat the coronavirus crisis Throughout the pandemic, OIST researchers have worked closely with the Okinawa Prefectural Government, providing expertise and resources needed to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. 09 December 2021
Research Update Dendritic computers: When 1 + 1 = 3 Scientists discover a new way that neurons distinguish important signals from background noise. 12 April 2021
Research Update The OIST antibody test required an interdisciplinary approach Scientists and staff across OIST have worked hard over the last few months to test the OIST community for antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. 15 October 2020
Research Update Paying attention to the neurons behind our alertness The neurons of layer 6 – the deepest layer of the cortex – were examined by researchers to uncover how they react to sensory stimulation in different behavioral states. 20 August 2020
Research Update The Flagellar Hook: Making Sense of Bacterial Motility Cryogenic electron microscopy reveals how the flagellar hook transmits movement. 30 September 2019
Research Update New Approach Developed for Brain Imaging Studies Voltage imaging allows scientists to ask new questions about the brain. 31 July 2019
Research Update Anti-Cancer Virus Fits Tumor Receptor Like a “Key in a Lock” For the first time, scientists reveal how a promising drug candidate for cancer therapy interacts with receptors on tumors. 29 October 2018
Research Update Picture Perfect: Researchers Gain Clearest Ever Image of Ebola Virus Protein Near-atomic resolution model of viral protein complex brings clearer understanding of the viral mechanics. 17 October 2018
