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Research Update The OIST antibody test required an interdisciplinary approach Scientists and staff across OIST have worked hard over the last few months to test the OIST community for antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. 15 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 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 Breaking the silence: scientists investigate epigenetic impact across whole genome Study exposes silenced sites within ‘jumping genes’ that could one day drive development of environmentally-resistant crops. 30 June 2020
Research Update Of Neanderthals and Denisovans: What defines us as modern humans? Professor Svante Pääbo’s quest to use the genomes of extinct forms of humans to uncover secrets about our past, and present. 24 June 2020
Research Update Leaving its mark: How frailty impacts the blood Fifteen blood metabolites are key for diagnosing the age-related disorder, frailty, new study finds. 07 April 2020
