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 12 new Oriental weevil species discovered using advanced imaging tools Two of these new species occur in Japan, including one species found in Yanbaru National Park, Okinawa. 30 October 2024 Research Update Surprising hormone-related gene activity discovered in the early larval stage of the Malabar grouper Farmed in Okinawa for their food value, these giant meso-predators have had their entire genome sequenced, with unexpected results. 10 September 2024 Research Update Eco-friendly treatment saves squid eggs from newfound parasite New “squid killer” species of parasitic copepod has been described and successfully treated. 19 July 2024 Research Update Ants perform emergency medical care in the field Florida carpenter ants treat wounds and perform amputations to save lives with high survival rates. 05 July 2024 Research Update Mushrooms with “massively expanded” genomes make them more adaptable Certain Mycena strains living in the Arctic have some of the largest mushroom genomes ever described. 27 June 2024 Institutional News OIST researcher helps put Okinawa’s critical shark habitats on the map Seven areas in Okinawa are designated as “Important Shark and Ray Areas” (ISRAs) due to their key roles in safeguarding threatened species. 19 June 2024 Research Update How does oxygen depletion disrupt memory formation in the brain? Scientists identify a positive molecular feedback loop which could explain stroke-induced memory loss. 07 June 2024 Institutional News Half a century of dedication to exploring the secrets of synapses Professor Tomoyuki Takahashi, who contributed with multiple novel methods for studying synapses, is retiring from OIST. 31 March 2024 Research Update Memories of mitosis: Molecular mechanism that detects defects during cell division could aid cancer treatment A protein complex formed during abnormal cell division eliminates potentially harmful cells over time. 29 March 2024 Research Update How the serotonin system connects robots with mental health This podcast episode focuses on research in artificial intelligence and how these findings can translate into neuroscience. 18 March 2024 Research Update Anemonefish are better taxonomists than humans Scientists reveal new lineages of giant sea anemones in Japan and their surprising associations with anemonefish. 12 March 2024 Research Update Damage to cell membranes causes cell aging A new study has found that mechanical damage to the cell membrane may induce cellular senescence in human cells. 22 February 2024 Pagination 1 2 Last page Media Coverage Coverage of OIST in the media and on the web Media Coverage
Research Update 12 new Oriental weevil species discovered using advanced imaging tools Two of these new species occur in Japan, including one species found in Yanbaru National Park, Okinawa. 30 October 2024
Research Update Surprising hormone-related gene activity discovered in the early larval stage of the Malabar grouper Farmed in Okinawa for their food value, these giant meso-predators have had their entire genome sequenced, with unexpected results. 10 September 2024
Research Update Eco-friendly treatment saves squid eggs from newfound parasite New “squid killer” species of parasitic copepod has been described and successfully treated. 19 July 2024
Research Update Ants perform emergency medical care in the field Florida carpenter ants treat wounds and perform amputations to save lives with high survival rates. 05 July 2024
Research Update Mushrooms with “massively expanded” genomes make them more adaptable Certain Mycena strains living in the Arctic have some of the largest mushroom genomes ever described. 27 June 2024
Institutional News OIST researcher helps put Okinawa’s critical shark habitats on the map Seven areas in Okinawa are designated as “Important Shark and Ray Areas” (ISRAs) due to their key roles in safeguarding threatened species. 19 June 2024
Research Update How does oxygen depletion disrupt memory formation in the brain? Scientists identify a positive molecular feedback loop which could explain stroke-induced memory loss. 07 June 2024
Institutional News Half a century of dedication to exploring the secrets of synapses Professor Tomoyuki Takahashi, who contributed with multiple novel methods for studying synapses, is retiring from OIST. 31 March 2024
Research Update Memories of mitosis: Molecular mechanism that detects defects during cell division could aid cancer treatment A protein complex formed during abnormal cell division eliminates potentially harmful cells over time. 29 March 2024
Research Update How the serotonin system connects robots with mental health This podcast episode focuses on research in artificial intelligence and how these findings can translate into neuroscience. 18 March 2024
Research Update Anemonefish are better taxonomists than humans Scientists reveal new lineages of giant sea anemones in Japan and their surprising associations with anemonefish. 12 March 2024
Research Update Damage to cell membranes causes cell aging A new study has found that mechanical damage to the cell membrane may induce cellular senescence in human cells. 22 February 2024