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News
A researcher explores the mind and its implications for human society.
Researchers strive to better understand the flow of materials that have both liquid-like and solid-like states, such as toothpaste, mayonnaise, and ketchup.
An OIST researcher is involved in a multi-disciplinary, international collaboration to uncover the molecular interaction mechanisms between the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its host.
OIST scientist hunts for clues to how neurons survive – and why they sometimes die.
Recent study describes new states that can be found in super-cold atom experiments, which could have applications for quantum technology.
A study in mice and rat brains reveals how general anesthesia dampens high frequency brain activity by weakening synapses.
Professor Simone Pigolotti and his team from the Biological Complexity Unit have modeled the spread of COVID-19 within Okinawa to predict its impact.
By looking at the DNA of living animals, researchers have revealed early events in vertebrate evolution, including how jawed vertebrates arose from the mating of two different species of primitive fish half a billion years ago.
With the number of COVID-19 cases in Okinawa on the rise, OIST researchers are looking at how they can help the local community.
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