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Research Update Novel method reveals small microplastics throughout Japan’s subtropical ocean Samples taken from the ocean surrounding the subtropical island of Okinawa have revealed the presence of microplastics in all six areas surveyed, finds new study. 23 December 2020
Research Update Dark excitons hit the spotlight Researchers pioneer a revolutionary new method to directly visualize previously hidden particles, called dark excitons. 03 December 2020
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 Trapping tiny particles: A versatile tool for nanomanipulation Researchers have developed a novel device for single nanoparticle trapping which has potential applications for drug discovery, disease monitoring, biomedical imaging, and more. 15 July 2020
Research Update Shedding Light on Dark Traps Scientists pinpoint origin of defects that sap potential of next gen solar tech. 15 April 2020
Research Update Illuminating the World of Nanoparticles Researchers develop cutting-edge optical resonators with applications in biosensing. 08 January 2020
Research Update The Ever-Changing Brain: Shining a Light on Synaptic Plasticity Researchers study key neural receptor involved in learning and memory. 20 November 2019
Research Update The Flagellar Hook: Making Sense of Bacterial Motility Cryogenic electron microscopy reveals how the flagellar hook transmits movement. 30 September 2019
Research Update Anti-Cancer Virus Fits Tumor Receptor Like a “Key in a Lock” For the first time, scientists reveal how a promising drug candidate for cancer therapy interacts with receptors on tumors. 29 October 2018
Research Update Picture Perfect: Researchers Gain Clearest Ever Image of Ebola Virus Protein Near-atomic resolution model of viral protein complex brings clearer understanding of the viral mechanics. 17 October 2018
Research Update Chiral Forces for Quantum Technologies OIST physicists calculate an atomic force that can be harnessed to create quantum technologies. 12 October 2018
Research Update Study Demonstrates New Mechanism for Developing Electronic Devices OIST scientists have demonstrated a new mechanism that may help develop electronic devices differently. 26 September 2018
