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 Microbiology 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 2026 2025 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 NTT and OIST make first simultaneous atmospheric and marine observations directly beneath Cat 5 typhoon in NW Pacific Observation data taken from directly beneath typhoons may improve the accuracy of typhoon predictions, and explains the interaction between the atmosphere and ocean. 23 May 2023 Research Update Inhaled ethanol may treat respiratory infections and stop pandemics In mice, the treatment decreased infections caused by the Influenza A virus. 27 April 2023 Research Update Gut bacteria could be behind weaker immune responses to COVID-19 vaccine Digestion of fucose sugar by bacteria in our digestive tract could be hampering how effectively we respond to the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. 20 April 2023 Research Update Towards a Deeper Understanding of Turbulence in Elastoviscoplastic Fluids Three-dimensional simulations shed light on how energy dissipates within non-Newtonian fluids. 14 April 2023 Research Update Can noisy and polluted coastlines harm baby fish? OIST researchers aim to find out Less than 40% of Okinawa’s coastline remains natural. An innovative coastal monitoring program investigates how human activity and development affects the health of juvenile fish living near the shore. 13 April 2023 Research Update A life devoted to science: Ulf Skoglund's quest to overcome the ‘impossible’ The Dean of Graduate School, Professor Ulf Skoglund, retires after a decade of pioneering research and service to shape the future of OIST. 31 March 2023 Research Update New RNA-based toolkit to regulate gene activity could advance regenerative medicine, gene therapy and biotechnology Turning genes on and off as easily and predictably as flicking a switch could be a powerful tool in medicine and biotech. A type of technology called a riboswitch might be the key. 30 March 2023 Research Update Detecting coral biodiversity in seawater samples Coral eDNA has been accurately detected in seawater samples, and this has huge implications for coral reef conservation, says researchers 29 March 2023 Research Update Potential treatment of autoimmune diseases revealed in new study Scientists have uncovered a chemical compound that holds potential as a therapeutical for various autoimmune diseases, and they’ve used it to treat mice. 28 March 2023 Research Update Prof. Yabing Qi elected as 2023 MRS Fellow OIST professor, Yabing Qi, is recognized by the Materials Research Society for his outstanding contributions to advance the mission of the materials community world-wide. 23 March 2023 Research Update Four challenging OIST research projects selected for FOREST (Fusion Oriented REsearch for disruptive Science and Technology) program OIST researchers leading projects that could lead to disruptive innovation have been awarded the prestigious FOREST grant 22 March 2023 Research Update In hot water: Ocean warming impacts growth, metabolic rate and gene activity of newly hatched clownfish The oceans are heating up, and just 3°C of warming could significantly impact the development and growth of clownfish larvae, a new study finds. 20 March 2023 Pagination First page … 12 13 14 … Last page Media Coverage Coverage of OIST in the media and on the web Media Coverage
Research Update NTT and OIST make first simultaneous atmospheric and marine observations directly beneath Cat 5 typhoon in NW Pacific Observation data taken from directly beneath typhoons may improve the accuracy of typhoon predictions, and explains the interaction between the atmosphere and ocean. 23 May 2023
Research Update Inhaled ethanol may treat respiratory infections and stop pandemics In mice, the treatment decreased infections caused by the Influenza A virus. 27 April 2023
Research Update Gut bacteria could be behind weaker immune responses to COVID-19 vaccine Digestion of fucose sugar by bacteria in our digestive tract could be hampering how effectively we respond to the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. 20 April 2023
Research Update Towards a Deeper Understanding of Turbulence in Elastoviscoplastic Fluids Three-dimensional simulations shed light on how energy dissipates within non-Newtonian fluids. 14 April 2023
Research Update Can noisy and polluted coastlines harm baby fish? OIST researchers aim to find out Less than 40% of Okinawa’s coastline remains natural. An innovative coastal monitoring program investigates how human activity and development affects the health of juvenile fish living near the shore. 13 April 2023
Research Update A life devoted to science: Ulf Skoglund's quest to overcome the ‘impossible’ The Dean of Graduate School, Professor Ulf Skoglund, retires after a decade of pioneering research and service to shape the future of OIST. 31 March 2023
Research Update New RNA-based toolkit to regulate gene activity could advance regenerative medicine, gene therapy and biotechnology Turning genes on and off as easily and predictably as flicking a switch could be a powerful tool in medicine and biotech. A type of technology called a riboswitch might be the key. 30 March 2023
Research Update Detecting coral biodiversity in seawater samples Coral eDNA has been accurately detected in seawater samples, and this has huge implications for coral reef conservation, says researchers 29 March 2023
Research Update Potential treatment of autoimmune diseases revealed in new study Scientists have uncovered a chemical compound that holds potential as a therapeutical for various autoimmune diseases, and they’ve used it to treat mice. 28 March 2023
Research Update Prof. Yabing Qi elected as 2023 MRS Fellow OIST professor, Yabing Qi, is recognized by the Materials Research Society for his outstanding contributions to advance the mission of the materials community world-wide. 23 March 2023
Research Update Four challenging OIST research projects selected for FOREST (Fusion Oriented REsearch for disruptive Science and Technology) program OIST researchers leading projects that could lead to disruptive innovation have been awarded the prestigious FOREST grant 22 March 2023
Research Update In hot water: Ocean warming impacts growth, metabolic rate and gene activity of newly hatched clownfish The oceans are heating up, and just 3°C of warming could significantly impact the development and growth of clownfish larvae, a new study finds. 20 March 2023
