Institutional News Tiny ocean microbes have big ecological impact In recognition of research with the greatest potential to address the ecological crisis, the 2025 Frontiers Planet Prize from Japan was awarded to OIST professor, Dr. Paola Laurino.
Research Update How the oceans’ most abundant bacteria impact global nutrient flows A new Nature paper has revealed how key bacterial proteins contribute to global carbon, sulfur and other nutrient cycles.
Research Update Damage to synapses caused by Alzheimer’s disease reversed A novel treatment has been proven to effectively treat cognitive decline in mice with Alzheimer’s disease.
Research Update Synthetic droplets cause a stir in the primordial soup A synthetic droplet may give researchers clues on how simplest forms of life on the planet could navigate their surroundings.
Institutional News Half a century of dedication to exploring the secrets of synapses Professor Tomoyuki Takahashi, who contributed with multiple novel methods for studying synapses, is retiring from OIST.
