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12 Nov 2018

Half Moons and Pinch Points: Same Physics, Different Energy

For the first time, physicists present a unified theory explaining two characteristic features of frustrated magnets and why they’re often seen together.

30 Oct 2018

Researchers Identify Three Shades of Blue

OIST scientists have used brain imaging to identify three sub-types of depression—including one that is unresponsive to commonly prescribed serotonin boosting drugs.

23 Oct 2018

Asian Catfish Genome Decoded

For the first time, scientists decipher the entire genome of the striped catfish, paving the way for better breeding of the critical commercial species.

18 Oct 2018

Sculpting Bacteria Into Extreme Shapes Reveals the Rugged Nature of Cell Division

Stars, triangles and pentagons demonstrate the adaptability and robustness of bacterial cell division machinery.

9 Nov 2018

Doing the Wave: How Stretchy Fluids React to Wavy Surfaces

Scientists investigate the strange behavior of viscoelastic fluids in a series of specially designed experiments.

30 Oct 2018

Anti-Cancer Virus Fits Tumor Receptor Like a “Key in a Lock”

For the first time, scientists reveal how a promising drug candidate for cancer therapy interacts with receptors on tumors.

19 Oct 2018

Cellular “Tuning Mechanism” Builds Elegant Eyes

Scientists discover a molecular “brake” that helps control eye lens development in zebrafish.

OIST Campus at Night

4 Dec 2015

OIST Campus at Night

4 Dec 2015

OIST Campus at Night

4 Dec 2015

Sunset at OIST

4 Dec 2015

In the Graduate School

4 Dec 2015

Areal View of Campus Buildings

4 Dec 2015

Areal View of Campus Buildings

4 Dec 2015

Sunset at OIST

4 Dec 2015

View from Campus to Accommodation

4 Dec 2015

Stars over Campus Buildings

4 Dec 2015

In the control room of high power TEM Microscope

4 Dec 2015

4 Dec 2015