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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.

Mutations that maintain fitness are vital for diversity and, for the first time, scientists have managed to experimentally show how extensive networks of these mutations develop.

Researchers show that molecular interactions between pieces of DNA can drive the self-assembly of structures visible to the naked eye.

New OIST startup uses bacteria to treat wastewater at low cost.

Scientists create artificial cells that can express distinct genes in response to specific chemical signals, opening the door to new ways of delivering drugs.

New “molecular transformer” changes shape and lights up in response to trigger.

OIST scientists enhance productivity of green technology used to treat wastewater.

OIST researchers take one step forward toward understanding and genetically manipulating B. bacteriovorus, a type of bacteria with promising potential use as a living antibiotic.

A START grant will enable the transfer of technology from the laboratory to industry

Creating and examining 10,296 mutants of a ribozyme leads to a better understanding of these widespread but understudied RNA molecules.

Yohei Yokobayashi joins OIST to lead the new unit on Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Engineering in an effort to understand the applications of chemistry in biological systems.

Head of the Biological Systems Unit Professor Igor Goryanin gave a presentation on March 5th about an environmentally friendly solution to waste water treatment to 30 invited guests from various Okinawan industries.