11 Jul 2019

New Gene Linked to Healthy Ageing in Worms

Damage to gene causes impaired movement in adult worms.
3 Jul 2019

Coral Reefs Shifting Away from Equator

Research shows that coral reefs are retreating from equatorial waters and establishing new reefs in more temperate regions.
2 Jul 2019

Synthesizing Chemical-sensing Cells from Scratch

Scientists create artificial cells that can express distinct genes in response to specific chemical signals, opening the door to new ways of delivering drugs.
20 Jun 2019

OIST a World Leader According to New Nature Index

Normalized ranking places OIST as first in Japan and top ten globally.
18 Jun 2019

“Self-Healing” Polymer Brings Perovskite Solar Closer to Market

Solar cell coating minimizes leakage of pollutants.
17 Jun 2019

Nikken Housing Gives OIST Major Gift to Support Entrepreneurship

OIST receives donation from a local Okinawan company to support the Institute’s innovation and entrepreneurship programs.
6 Jun 2019

The BRIDGE Network: excellence in scientific research and international cooperation

Five top international research institutes from Europe, USA, Middle East and Asia join forces to form the unique BRIDGE Network.
29 May 2019

Introducing the I² Startup Accelerator Program’s Latest Venture

Shoreditch-son aims to bring new technologies to the nutritional supplement industry.
24 Apr 2019

A Four-way Collaboration Combatting Fire Ants

Japanese institutes team up to prevent and prepare to fight future invasions.
16 Apr 2019

What Makes a Jellyfish?

Genomic study reveals how jellyfish develop into floating beauties, rather than staying stationary like corals or sea anemones.