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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

Illustration of the brain

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

Research Update

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

Research Update

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