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.
Researchers strive to better understand the flow of materials that have both liquid-like and solid-like states, such as toothpaste, mayonnaise, and ketchup.
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.
Research focusing on the bacteria responsible for gum disease has revealed the unique assembly mechanism of its pili – adhesive filaments used for attachment.
