Research Update Oikopleura who? Species identity crisis in the genome community Genomic analysis of a widespread species of zooplankton questions our assumptions about speciation and gene regulation.
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.
Research Update Deciphering the mysteries of cell division The Cell Proliferation and Gene Editing Unit studies how cells divide, what can cause sickness within cells, and searches for new treatment targets for cancer.
Institutional News OIST and Onna Village's New High-Performance Rice Named "Churaotome" New rice from Onna Village can help lower blood sugar levels after consumption
Research Update ‘Jumping genes’ help plants adapt to extreme temperature and pathogens A cutting edge technique, called Direct RNA sequencing, shows that ‘jumping genes’ could be the key to help plants become more resilient.
