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Hanseniaspora drosophilae sp. nov. の形態
Research Update
沖縄のショウジョウバエから新種酵母を発見
Hanseniaspora 属酵母の進化学と産業応用に新たな可能性
05 February 2025
Kintsugi illustration alluding to cell membrane damage induced cell senescence
Research Update
Damage to cell membranes causes cell aging
A new study has found that mechanical damage to the cell membrane may induce cellular senescence in human cells.
22 February 2024
Two female scientists sitting side by side in a podcast studio.
Research Update
Making sci-fi healthcare with microfluidic devices and anti-senescence supplements
In the fifth installment of the OIST podcast series on the Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation, DJ Nick Luscombe talks to Profs. Amy Shen and Keiko Kono about their work to create devices for research and discover the mechanisms of cell aging.
07 February 2024
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Research Update
Exploring Neurons' Molecular Highways: How a Key Protein Regulates Neuronal Health
OIST biologists find new insights on how a molecular transport system ships RNA inside neurons
31 October 2023
One World One Health
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New Center of Innovation at OIST
The Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation will bridge academia, government and industry by promoting synergies between science, technology, and engineering.
28 October 2022
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Too-Tight Membrane Keeps Cells from Splitting
Scientists uncover how one protein keeps conditions ‘just right’ so that cells can easily divide into two identical daughter cells.
28 February 2019
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