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 Damage to synapses caused by Alzheimer’s disease reversed A novel treatment has been proven to effectively treat cognitive decline in mice with Alzheimer’s disease. 20 June 2024 Research Update Unveiling the mysteries of cell division in embryos with timelapse photography With the help of medaka fish, CRISPR and new imaging techniques, researchers have set a new standard for studying cell division at the very earliest stages of life. 22 April 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 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 Research Update Deciphering the mysteries of cell division The Cell Proliferation and Gene Editing Unit studies how cells divide, what can cause sickness within cells, and searches for new treatment targets for cancer. 14 February 2024 Research Update Making sci-fi healthcare with microfluidic devices and anti-senescence supplements In the fifth installment of the OIST podcast series on the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation, DJ Nick Luscombe talks to Profs. Amy Shen and Keiko Kono about their work to create devices for research and discover the mechanisms of cell aging. 07 February 2024 Research Update Illuminating the molecular ballet in living cells Ultrafast fluorescent imaging technology brings the molecular dynamics of living cells into clear view 06 June 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 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 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 Institutional News Biomedical science workshop weaves closer ties between OIST and Kyoto University The first of a series of Joint Workshops between OIST and Kyoto University was held on OIST's campus at the start of November in the field of biomedical sciences. 02 December 2022 Research Update Jumping gene found to be strongly linked to depression, fear, and anxiety By combining molecular biology with neuroscience, researchers have found that a well-known gene works to withstand psychiatric stress. 09 September 2022 Pagination 1 2 3 … Last page Media Coverage Coverage of OIST in the media and on the web Media Coverage
Research Update Damage to synapses caused by Alzheimer’s disease reversed A novel treatment has been proven to effectively treat cognitive decline in mice with Alzheimer’s disease. 20 June 2024
Research Update Unveiling the mysteries of cell division in embryos with timelapse photography With the help of medaka fish, CRISPR and new imaging techniques, researchers have set a new standard for studying cell division at the very earliest stages of life. 22 April 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 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
Research Update Deciphering the mysteries of cell division The Cell Proliferation and Gene Editing Unit studies how cells divide, what can cause sickness within cells, and searches for new treatment targets for cancer. 14 February 2024
Research Update Making sci-fi healthcare with microfluidic devices and anti-senescence supplements In the fifth installment of the OIST podcast series on the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation, DJ Nick Luscombe talks to Profs. Amy Shen and Keiko Kono about their work to create devices for research and discover the mechanisms of cell aging. 07 February 2024
Research Update Illuminating the molecular ballet in living cells Ultrafast fluorescent imaging technology brings the molecular dynamics of living cells into clear view 06 June 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 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 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
Institutional News Biomedical science workshop weaves closer ties between OIST and Kyoto University The first of a series of Joint Workshops between OIST and Kyoto University was held on OIST's campus at the start of November in the field of biomedical sciences. 02 December 2022
Research Update Jumping gene found to be strongly linked to depression, fear, and anxiety By combining molecular biology with neuroscience, researchers have found that a well-known gene works to withstand psychiatric stress. 09 September 2022