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18 Apr 2018

Molecular Scaffolding Aids Construction at the Nanoscale

OIST researchers have made a nanoscale construction kit comprised of molecular “bricks” and “scaffolding”, inspired by the way the extracellular matrix is built around living cells.

16 Apr 2018

Predicting the Future: “Striosome” Neurons in the Basal Ganglia Play a Key Role in Learning

Researchers at OIST have successfully isolated and recorded the activity of a subset of neurons in the striatum in the brain, shedding light on one mechanism underlying learning and decision making in animals.

12 Apr 2018

Cure for Fission Yeast Genes Could Have Bigger Things Ahead

New OIST study of mystery chemical has uncovered potential new medical treatments for genetic disorders.

10 Apr 2018

Polarization has Strong Impact on Electrons, Study Shows

New research helps understand movement of electrons in two-dimensional systems.

5 Apr 2018

OIST to Harness Energy from Ocean Waves in the Maldives

OIST has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Environment and Energy of the Republic of Maldives and Kokyo Tatemono Company Limited of Tokyo, Japan, to embark on a wave energy project in the Maldives.

3 Apr 2018

Biological Ballet: Development of a New Imaging Technique Reveals Complex Protein Movements in the Cell Membrane

OIST researchers developed a new imaging technique for observing individual protein molecules for a long time, providing new insights into how cells move.

16 Feb 2018