Corals lose their mouth structures when brachyury is inhibited. This figure depicts a coral embryo with fully functional brachyury on the left and a coral embryo containing the inhibited gene on the right. The yellow circle shows the area where the mouth structure is expected.
27 Sep 2016

Corals lose their mouth structures when brachyury is inhibited

Corals lose their mouth structures when brachyury is inhibited. This figure depicts a coral embryo with fully functional brachyury on the left and a coral embryo containing the...
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Figure 1: New technology allows for microinjection experiments using Acropora eggs. Dr. Yuuri Yasuoka developed a method to study Acropora eggs by using glass capillaries attached to a glass slide to trap the eggs when water is slowly removed. A small amount of water remains in the space between the glass pieces and immobilizes the eggs due to the surface tension of the remaining amount of water.
27 Sep 2016

New technology to study Acropora eggs

New technology allows for microinjection experiments using Acropora eggs. Dr. Yuuri Yasuoka developed a method to study Acropora eggs by using glass capillaries attached to a glass slide to trap the...
Type: Photo
Spawning of Acropora tenuis, the most abundant coral in Okinawa
27 Sep 2016

Acropora Coral Spawning

Spawning of Acropora tenuis, the most abundant coral in Okinawa
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12 Sep 2016

Deciphering Fish Evolution

On Saturday, August 27, Jun Inoue, a researcher in the Marine Genomics Unit at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) received the Young Scientist Initiative Award...
Type: News Article
17 Aug 2016

Unexpected Complexity in Coral

Coral reefs are delicate ecosystems, which are endangered by climate change and human activities. The restoration of these underwater environments is typically carried out by transplanting corals...
Type: News Article
(From left) Dr Chuya Shinzato, Dr Yuna Zayasu, Dr Yuichi Nakajima
17 Aug 2016

(From left) Dr Chuya Shinzato, Dr Yuna Zayasu, Dr Yuichi Nakajima

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Underwater photo of the coral Acropora tenuis
17 Aug 2016

Underwater photo of the coral Acropora tenuis

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9 Aug 2016

Okinawa Mozuku – The Treasure Under the Sea

Mozuku is a unique Okinawan seaweed. Scientifically known as Cladosiphon okamuranus, this alga is popular in Japanese cuisine, and it has been farmed for more than 35 years. The cultivation of this...
Type: Press release
2 Aug 2016

Dr Asuka Arimoto, Dr Eiichi Shoguchi, and Dr Koki Nishitsuji, from the OIST Marine Genomics Unit

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Vinegar mozuku
2 Aug 2016

Vinegar mozuku

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23 Jun 2016

Preparing for a New Relationship: Coral and Algae Interactions Explored

Coral cannot survive on its own for long. It needs to create a ...
Type: News Article
19 May 2016

Specimens that OIST Researchers Contribute

The University Museum of the University of Tokyo is diplaying two specimens that OIST members contributed as part of the exhibition “Chi no Kairou” or “Hall of Inspiration” . One is the pearl oyster...
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