Institutional News Podcast: Unravelling enzymes The recipient of this year’s Excellence in Mentoring Award, Professor Paola Laurino, leads a group that investigates the structure, function and evolution of proteins called enzymes, which are vital parts of all life.
Research Update Cheap, eco-friendly catalyst opens new possibilities for organic molecules built from pyruvate Scientists develop a new organic catalyst system, inspired by enzymes, that improves the process of making organic molecules from an essential biomolecule called pyruvate.
Research Update Scientists use 'sticky' DNA to build organized structures of gel blocks Researchers show that molecular interactions between pieces of DNA can drive the self-assembly of structures visible to the naked eye.
Institutional News Small machines, big dreams: Professor Ben L. Feringa joins OIST Board of Governors Professor Ben L. Feringa, who won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his miniature machines, has joined the Board of Governors.
Research Update Researchers light the way for organic glow-in-the-dark materials Organic materials could soon be utilized for glow-in-the-dark products, which has the potential to diversify and expand the already US$400 million industry, says researchers.
