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 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 Colorful connection found in coral’s ability to survive higher temperatures A coral’s color can tell of its resilience to climate change, and a new study has shed light on the underlying genetic factors that may be at work behind this. 21 February 2021 Research Update A genetic variant inherited from Neanderthals reduces the risk of severe COVID-19 DNA variants passed on to modern humans from Neanderthals can increase as well as decrease our ability to fight SARS-CoV-2, a new PNAS study finds. 18 February 2021 Research Update Cell division research explores questions at the core of life OIST researcher uses state-of-the-art imaging and techniques to study the spindle within our cells, and to reveal which proteins are necessary for it to operate correctly. 05 February 2021 Research Update Silicon anode structure generates new potential for lithium-ion batteries Scientists reveal a new nanostructure that could revolutionize technology in batteries and beyond. 05 February 2021 Research Update Not too big, not too small: Goldilocks analogy found in maze navigation Researchers took a close look at how fluids navigate around mazes and obstacles and found a surprising randomness in how they choose their path. 01 February 2021 Institutional News Research Misconduct Allegations of scientific misconduct have been sustained by a formal investigation and recently reported to the Board of Governors and the Cabinet Office. 01 February 2021 Research Update Scientists develop perovskite solar modules with greater size, power and stability With fewer defects and a longer lifespan, next-gen solar technology moves closer towards commercialization. 29 January 2021 Institutional News OIST welcomes ninth class of students On January 15th, OIST’s ninth class was officially welcomed to the start of their PhD program, and encouraged to embrace the opportunities that were offered and rise to the challenges that lie ahead. 25 January 2021 Research Update Different types of neurons interact to make reaching-and-grasping tasks possible Picking up that cup of coffee? One type of neuron is necessary for the early part of the movement, another for aiming for the cup, finds new study. 19 January 2021 Institutional News OIST Board of Governors Welcomes Dr. Akira Yoshino Dr. Akira Yoshino, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and creator of the lithium-ion battery, was appointed as a member of the Board of Governors. 06 January 2021 Research Update Novel method reveals small microplastics throughout Japan’s subtropical ocean Samples taken from the ocean surrounding the subtropical island of Okinawa have revealed the presence of microplastics in all six areas surveyed, finds new study. 23 December 2020 Research Update The uncharted molecular language of the brain A novel method that looks at the molecular composition of brain synapses has revealed three times more proteins than previously thought, finds research published in PNAS. 21 December 2020 Pagination First page … 31 32 33 … Last page Media Coverage Coverage of OIST in the media and on the web Media Coverage
Research Update Colorful connection found in coral’s ability to survive higher temperatures A coral’s color can tell of its resilience to climate change, and a new study has shed light on the underlying genetic factors that may be at work behind this. 21 February 2021
Research Update A genetic variant inherited from Neanderthals reduces the risk of severe COVID-19 DNA variants passed on to modern humans from Neanderthals can increase as well as decrease our ability to fight SARS-CoV-2, a new PNAS study finds. 18 February 2021
Research Update Cell division research explores questions at the core of life OIST researcher uses state-of-the-art imaging and techniques to study the spindle within our cells, and to reveal which proteins are necessary for it to operate correctly. 05 February 2021
Research Update Silicon anode structure generates new potential for lithium-ion batteries Scientists reveal a new nanostructure that could revolutionize technology in batteries and beyond. 05 February 2021
Research Update Not too big, not too small: Goldilocks analogy found in maze navigation Researchers took a close look at how fluids navigate around mazes and obstacles and found a surprising randomness in how they choose their path. 01 February 2021
Institutional News Research Misconduct Allegations of scientific misconduct have been sustained by a formal investigation and recently reported to the Board of Governors and the Cabinet Office. 01 February 2021
Research Update Scientists develop perovskite solar modules with greater size, power and stability With fewer defects and a longer lifespan, next-gen solar technology moves closer towards commercialization. 29 January 2021
Institutional News OIST welcomes ninth class of students On January 15th, OIST’s ninth class was officially welcomed to the start of their PhD program, and encouraged to embrace the opportunities that were offered and rise to the challenges that lie ahead. 25 January 2021
Research Update Different types of neurons interact to make reaching-and-grasping tasks possible Picking up that cup of coffee? One type of neuron is necessary for the early part of the movement, another for aiming for the cup, finds new study. 19 January 2021
Institutional News OIST Board of Governors Welcomes Dr. Akira Yoshino Dr. Akira Yoshino, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and creator of the lithium-ion battery, was appointed as a member of the Board of Governors. 06 January 2021
Research Update Novel method reveals small microplastics throughout Japan’s subtropical ocean Samples taken from the ocean surrounding the subtropical island of Okinawa have revealed the presence of microplastics in all six areas surveyed, finds new study. 23 December 2020
Research Update The uncharted molecular language of the brain A novel method that looks at the molecular composition of brain synapses has revealed three times more proteins than previously thought, finds research published in PNAS. 21 December 2020
