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21 May 2020

Scientists probe the nature of the mind

A researcher explores the mind and its implications for human society.

8 May 2020

Controlling quantumness: Simulations reveal details about how particles interact

Recent study describes new states that can be found in super-cold atom experiments, which could have applications for quantum technology.

8 May 2020

Sparking insights: stripping away the mysteries of our body’s electrical wires

OIST scientist hunts for clues to how neurons survive – and why they sometimes die.

24 Apr 2020

Scientists unveil how general anesthesia works

A study in mice and rat brains reveals how general anesthesia dampens high frequency brain activity by weakening synapses.

25 May 2020

COVID-19 Disease Map provides a useful resource for tackling the current pandemic

An OIST researcher is involved in a multi-disciplinary, international collaboration to uncover the molecular interaction mechanisms between the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its host.

19 May 2020

Stretch and flow: Research sheds light on unusual properties of well-known materials

Researchers strive to better understand the flow of materials that have both liquid-like and solid-like states, such as toothpaste, mayonnaise, and ketchup.

21 Apr 2020

Promiscuity in the Paleozoic: Researchers uncover clues about vertebrate evolution

By looking at the DNA of living animals, researchers have revealed early events in vertebrate evolution, including how jawed vertebrates arose from the mating of two different species of primitive fish half a billion years ago.