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New global data of invertebrate distributions suggests time holds key to species diversity

New research points to a possible mutually beneficial relationship between photosynthetic algae and their planktonic hosts.

New OIST study of mystery chemical has uncovered potential new medical treatments for genetic disorders.

To understand Fukunaga’s work, it helps to appreciate a glass of red wine with cheese.

OIST researchers have revealed new insights into the process of E. coli cell division, aiding the search for new ways to target bacteria with antibiotics.

Scientists were able to demonstrate another way of viewing biological samples at high resolution.

Using remote acoustic monitoring to track bird activity on Okinawa for the first time, scientists examined the distribution of birds on Okinawa.

Researchers use genetic sequencing of museum specimens to confirm that the Lord Howe Island stick insect, once thought to be extinct, survived by hiding out on a nearby island.

Researchers have sequenced the Taiwan habu genome, comparing it to that of the Sakishima habu. These invasive species may be not as well-known as the native habu in Okinawa, pictured here.

Three new ant species named in honor of key figures in conservation—Barack Obama, Ken Saro-Wiwa, and E.O. Wilson—are immortalized as 3D virtual avatars.

Researchers find that cold winters contributed to the evolution of beak size in Australasian songbirds.

Researchers develop a simple printing method to create effective disease detection tools.