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 Decoding the Complex Life of a Simple Parasite Scientists decode the genome sequence of one of nature’s most complex parasites, dicyemids. 30 July 2019 Research Update Okinawan Sea Grapes Reveal Secrets of Plant Evolution Scientists decoded the genome of the popular Okinawan seaweed “umi-budo” or “sea grapes,” which could help ease the crop’s cultivation and address environmental issues caused by the invasive spread of related species. 28 March 2019 Research Update Scientists Crack Genome of Superfood Seaweed, Ito-Mozuku For the first time, researchers unveil the genome of ito-mozuku, the popular Japanese brown seaweed, providing data that could help farmers better grow the health food. 19 March 2019 Research Update Tale of Two Trees: New Web Tool Estimates Gene Trees With Ease Scientists introduce ORTHOSCOPE, a new web-based tool capable of inferring gene function, estimating gene trees and identifying sets of ancestral genes in just minutes. 07 December 2018 Research Update Asian Catfish Genome Decoded For the first time, scientists decipher the entire genome of the striped catfish, paving the way for better breeding of the critical commercial species. 23 October 2018 Research Update Cellular “Tuning Mechanism” Builds Elegant Eyes Scientists discover a molecular “brake” that helps control eye lens development in zebrafish. 19 October 2018 Research Update Sculpting Bacteria Into Extreme Shapes Reveals the Rugged Nature of Cell Division Stars, triangles and pentagons demonstrate the adaptability and robustness of bacterial cell division machinery. 16 October 2018 Research Update Mysteries of Okinawan Habu Venom Decoded Scientists from OIST have helped sequence the entire venom genome of the Okinawan habu. 26 July 2018 Research Update Coral Farming to Help Restore Dying Reefs Hope in the water as fishery-biology partnership makes progress for Okinawa coral recovery. 17 May 2018 Research Update Parasite Revealed: New Insights into Dicyemida Researchers decisively classify marine parasite Dicyemida, yielding new opportunities for understanding parasites and evolution. 18 July 2017 Research Update Fish Eyes to Help Understand Human Inherited Blindness Discovery of a gene in zebrafish that triggers congenital blindness could lead to a suitable cure for similar disease in humans. 05 April 2017 Research Update Into the DNA of a Coral Reef Predator Researchers from OIST and Australia have sequenced and decoded for the first time the genome of the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish, paving the way for the biocontrol of this invasive predator responsible for the destruction of coral reefs across indo-pacific oceans. 05 April 2017 Pagination First page … 3 4 5 … Last page Media Coverage Coverage of OIST in the media and on the web Media Coverage
Research Update Decoding the Complex Life of a Simple Parasite Scientists decode the genome sequence of one of nature’s most complex parasites, dicyemids. 30 July 2019
Research Update Okinawan Sea Grapes Reveal Secrets of Plant Evolution Scientists decoded the genome of the popular Okinawan seaweed “umi-budo” or “sea grapes,” which could help ease the crop’s cultivation and address environmental issues caused by the invasive spread of related species. 28 March 2019
Research Update Scientists Crack Genome of Superfood Seaweed, Ito-Mozuku For the first time, researchers unveil the genome of ito-mozuku, the popular Japanese brown seaweed, providing data that could help farmers better grow the health food. 19 March 2019
Research Update Tale of Two Trees: New Web Tool Estimates Gene Trees With Ease Scientists introduce ORTHOSCOPE, a new web-based tool capable of inferring gene function, estimating gene trees and identifying sets of ancestral genes in just minutes. 07 December 2018
Research Update Asian Catfish Genome Decoded For the first time, scientists decipher the entire genome of the striped catfish, paving the way for better breeding of the critical commercial species. 23 October 2018
Research Update Cellular “Tuning Mechanism” Builds Elegant Eyes Scientists discover a molecular “brake” that helps control eye lens development in zebrafish. 19 October 2018
Research Update Sculpting Bacteria Into Extreme Shapes Reveals the Rugged Nature of Cell Division Stars, triangles and pentagons demonstrate the adaptability and robustness of bacterial cell division machinery. 16 October 2018
Research Update Mysteries of Okinawan Habu Venom Decoded Scientists from OIST have helped sequence the entire venom genome of the Okinawan habu. 26 July 2018
Research Update Coral Farming to Help Restore Dying Reefs Hope in the water as fishery-biology partnership makes progress for Okinawa coral recovery. 17 May 2018
Research Update Parasite Revealed: New Insights into Dicyemida Researchers decisively classify marine parasite Dicyemida, yielding new opportunities for understanding parasites and evolution. 18 July 2017
Research Update Fish Eyes to Help Understand Human Inherited Blindness Discovery of a gene in zebrafish that triggers congenital blindness could lead to a suitable cure for similar disease in humans. 05 April 2017
Research Update Into the DNA of a Coral Reef Predator Researchers from OIST and Australia have sequenced and decoded for the first time the genome of the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish, paving the way for the biocontrol of this invasive predator responsible for the destruction of coral reefs across indo-pacific oceans. 05 April 2017