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Timelapse images from medaka mitosis

Research Update

Unveiling the mysteries of cell division in embryos with timelapse photography

With the help of medaka fish, CRISPR and new imaging techniques, researchers have set a new standard for studying cell division at the very earliest stages of life.

Forest Project

Research Update

Four challenging OIST research projects selected for FOREST (Fusion Oriented REsearch for disruptive Science and Technology) program

OIST researchers leading projects that could lead to disruptive innovation have been awarded the prestigious FOREST grant

Research Update

Cell division research explores questions at the core of life

OIST researcher uses state-of-the-art imaging and techniques to study the spindle within our cells, and to reveal which proteins are necessary for it to operate correctly.

05 February 2021