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 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 Institutional News OIST welcomes ninth class of students On January 15th, OIST’s ninth class was officially welcomed to the start of their PhD program, and encouraged to embrace the opportunities that were offered and rise to the challenges that lie ahead. 25 January 2021 Research Update A mouse’s bite holds venomous potential, finds new study Startling new evidence shows mammal salivary glands and snake venom glands share a common genetic foundation. 29 March 2021 Research Update Scientists reveal regions of the brain where serotonin promotes patience Serotonin keeps mice waiting longer for food, depending on where in the brain it’s released 28 November 2020 Research Update Scientists expose the cold heart of landfalling hurricanes Using simulations, researchers uncover a key clue as to whether hurricanes will decay or re-intensify after hitting land. 14 June 2021 Research Update Signs of dementia are written in the blood, reveals new study 33 metabolic compounds linked to dementia could be key to new methods of diagnosis and treatment. 14 September 2021 Institutional News Celebrating OIST’s Very First Graduates: Graduation Ceremony 2017 The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) held its inaugural Graduation Ceremony on February 24, 2018, to celebrate the achievements of OIST’s very first graduates. 27 February 2018 Research Update Breaking the silence: scientists investigate epigenetic impact across whole genome Study exposes silenced sites within ‘jumping genes’ that could one day drive development of environmentally-resistant crops. 30 June 2020 Research Update Dendritic computers: When 1 + 1 = 3 Scientists discover a new way that neurons distinguish important signals from background noise. 12 April 2021 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 Reading the book of life Eugene “Gene” Myers, a pioneer of bioinformatics who created the BLAST algorithm and played a decisive role in decoding the human genome, joined OIST last year as an Adjunct Professor. 19 March 2021 Institutional News OIST celebrates 19 graduates in 2022 graduation ceremony As the 2021 graduates officially conclude their studies at OIST, they’re told that the creation of new knowledge is the most important thing they can do for humankind. 10 June 2022 Institutional News A Big Week OIST had an action-packed few days last week as it hosted meetings of its Board of Governors and Board of Councilors, followed by a press conference; held two performances to commemorate the opening of the new auditorium; and welcomed the First Ladies of Pacific island nations for a visit. 29 May 2012 Pagination First page … 27 28 29 … Last page Media Coverage Coverage of OIST in the media and on the web Media Coverage
Institutional News OIST welcomes ninth class of students On January 15th, OIST’s ninth class was officially welcomed to the start of their PhD program, and encouraged to embrace the opportunities that were offered and rise to the challenges that lie ahead. 25 January 2021
Research Update A mouse’s bite holds venomous potential, finds new study Startling new evidence shows mammal salivary glands and snake venom glands share a common genetic foundation. 29 March 2021
Research Update Scientists reveal regions of the brain where serotonin promotes patience Serotonin keeps mice waiting longer for food, depending on where in the brain it’s released 28 November 2020
Research Update Scientists expose the cold heart of landfalling hurricanes Using simulations, researchers uncover a key clue as to whether hurricanes will decay or re-intensify after hitting land. 14 June 2021
Research Update Signs of dementia are written in the blood, reveals new study 33 metabolic compounds linked to dementia could be key to new methods of diagnosis and treatment. 14 September 2021
Institutional News Celebrating OIST’s Very First Graduates: Graduation Ceremony 2017 The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) held its inaugural Graduation Ceremony on February 24, 2018, to celebrate the achievements of OIST’s very first graduates. 27 February 2018
Research Update Breaking the silence: scientists investigate epigenetic impact across whole genome Study exposes silenced sites within ‘jumping genes’ that could one day drive development of environmentally-resistant crops. 30 June 2020
Research Update Dendritic computers: When 1 + 1 = 3 Scientists discover a new way that neurons distinguish important signals from background noise. 12 April 2021
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 Reading the book of life Eugene “Gene” Myers, a pioneer of bioinformatics who created the BLAST algorithm and played a decisive role in decoding the human genome, joined OIST last year as an Adjunct Professor. 19 March 2021
Institutional News OIST celebrates 19 graduates in 2022 graduation ceremony As the 2021 graduates officially conclude their studies at OIST, they’re told that the creation of new knowledge is the most important thing they can do for humankind. 10 June 2022
Institutional News A Big Week OIST had an action-packed few days last week as it hosted meetings of its Board of Governors and Board of Councilors, followed by a press conference; held two performances to commemorate the opening of the new auditorium; and welcomed the First Ladies of Pacific island nations for a visit. 29 May 2012
