Adrian Skov

SO-SMART research project kicked off to improve accessible and sustainable transportation

Institutional News

Towards sustainable local mobility with citizen engagement and big data

Recent ideathon at OIST kicked off a joint research project between Japanese and European universities to create sustainable and accessible public transportation.

28 January 2025

Illustration of an anthropomorphized robot stacking colored blocks back to back with a human toddler.

Research Update

New, embodied AI reveals how robots and toddlers learn to understand

With a brain-inspired architecture, the model offers insights into cognitive development and information processing in neural networks.

23 January 2025

Starry night over the OIST campus.

Institutional News

New OIST fellowship to boost researchers toward tenure-track positions launched

The first three Buribushi fellows have been selected, and the fellowship is now receiving applications from residents of Japan.

10 January 2025

Summer school participants at a lecture

Institutional News

Creating synergy across generations at the OIST-Keio summer camp

The OIST-Keio International Research Summer Camp makes a lasting impact on both students and faculty.

13 November 2024

Header_Mice tails help research into neurodegenerative diseases

Research Update

Mice tails whip up new insights into balance and neurodegenerative disease research

New study using a novel experimental setup has shown how healthy mice flick their tails to maintain balance.

06 November 2024

Artist impression of the transport proteins of SAR11 bacteria.

Research Update

How the oceans’ most abundant bacteria impact global nutrient flows

A new Nature paper has revealed how key bacterial proteins contribute to global carbon, sulfur and other nutrient cycles.

12 September 2024

Coptotermes gestroi soldier

Research Update

The dictionary of termites has been rewritten

A robust classification system for termites has been developed with expert consensus and powerful modelling.

Simulation of a black hole

Research Update

Can quantum particles mimic gravitational waves?

Researchers have shown how gravitational waves can be simulated in the lab using cold atoms.

Oval squids with egg clutches in the experimental tanks at the OIST Marine Science Station.

Research Update

Eco-friendly treatment saves squid eggs from newfound parasite

New “squid killer” species of parasitic copepod has been described and successfully treated.

Alzheimer's disease symptoms reversed header

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.

Illustrations from the Well Parent Japan parenting training program

Research Update

Taking care of caregivers of children with ADHD

A new program to support the psychological wellbeing and parenting skills of mothers of children with ADHD has proven to be effective.

Oikopleura dioica and the beakers used to store them

Research Update

Oikopleura who? Species identity crisis in the genome community

Genomic analysis of a widespread species of zooplankton questions our assumptions about speciation and gene regulation.