News Research Update Using new tools to solve old problems Whilst in lockdown at OIST, Professor Andrew Lobb, in collaboration with a mathematician at Boston College, solved a version of a century-old question: Can square pegs fit inside round holes? 08 October 2020 Research Update Mapping the chaos of movement Predicting animal behavior could one day be possible, say researchers, and a new study has made progress in this area by developing a framework based on the motion of a tiny species of worm. 06 October 2020 Research Update Planktonic sea snails and slugs may be more adaptable to ocean acidification than expected An evolutionary study finds that pteropods, or “wing-footed” sea snails and slugs, have faced acidified oceans in the past – and survived. 02 October 2020 Research Update The ancient Neanderthal hand in severe COVID-19 Genetic variants that leave their carrier more susceptible to severe COVID-19 are inherited from Neanderthals, finds a new study published in Nature. 30 September 2020 Research Update OIST marine scientist allied to prestigious coral reef center One of OIST’s distinguished marine scientists, Professor Timothy Ravasi, has been invited to work alongside researchers from the world’s pre-eminent center in coral reef research. 29 September 2020 Research Update Mapping the decision-making pathways in the brain Scientists reveal a new area of the brain that could shed light on how we make choices. 18 September 2020 Research Update A quantum thermometer for measuring ultra-cold temperatures Researchers show that a quantum sensor using a single atom can accurately measure the coldest places in the universe. 16 September 2020 Research Update Model shows that the speed neurons fire impacts their ability to synchronize Researchers delve into networks of virtual brain cells to explore a unique firing behavior. 14 September 2020 Research Update Scientists develop low-cost chip to detect presence and quantity of COVID-19 antibodies Light-sensing technology promises to make COVID-19 antibody testing cheaper, easier, faster and more accurate. 11 September 2020 Research Update A surprising protein player in diabetes A study looking at pancreatic beta cells has found a link between a commonly found protein, a subset of switched-off genes and the development of diabetes. 31 August 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 Institutional News What Finance and Science Have In Common: Innovation Comes from Open Minds Mr. Jesper Koll, a front runner in Japan's financial world, joins the OIST Board of Governors 17 August 2020 Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 47 Next page ›› Media Coverage Coverage of OIST in the media and on the web Media Coverage
Research Update Using new tools to solve old problems Whilst in lockdown at OIST, Professor Andrew Lobb, in collaboration with a mathematician at Boston College, solved a version of a century-old question: Can square pegs fit inside round holes? 08 October 2020
Research Update Mapping the chaos of movement Predicting animal behavior could one day be possible, say researchers, and a new study has made progress in this area by developing a framework based on the motion of a tiny species of worm. 06 October 2020
Research Update Planktonic sea snails and slugs may be more adaptable to ocean acidification than expected An evolutionary study finds that pteropods, or “wing-footed” sea snails and slugs, have faced acidified oceans in the past – and survived. 02 October 2020
Research Update The ancient Neanderthal hand in severe COVID-19 Genetic variants that leave their carrier more susceptible to severe COVID-19 are inherited from Neanderthals, finds a new study published in Nature. 30 September 2020
Research Update OIST marine scientist allied to prestigious coral reef center One of OIST’s distinguished marine scientists, Professor Timothy Ravasi, has been invited to work alongside researchers from the world’s pre-eminent center in coral reef research. 29 September 2020
Research Update Mapping the decision-making pathways in the brain Scientists reveal a new area of the brain that could shed light on how we make choices. 18 September 2020
Research Update A quantum thermometer for measuring ultra-cold temperatures Researchers show that a quantum sensor using a single atom can accurately measure the coldest places in the universe. 16 September 2020
Research Update Model shows that the speed neurons fire impacts their ability to synchronize Researchers delve into networks of virtual brain cells to explore a unique firing behavior. 14 September 2020
Research Update Scientists develop low-cost chip to detect presence and quantity of COVID-19 antibodies Light-sensing technology promises to make COVID-19 antibody testing cheaper, easier, faster and more accurate. 11 September 2020
Research Update A surprising protein player in diabetes A study looking at pancreatic beta cells has found a link between a commonly found protein, a subset of switched-off genes and the development of diabetes. 31 August 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
Institutional News What Finance and Science Have In Common: Innovation Comes from Open Minds Mr. Jesper Koll, a front runner in Japan's financial world, joins the OIST Board of Governors 17 August 2020
