Research Update Joining forces to combat the coronavirus crisis Throughout the pandemic, OIST researchers have worked closely with the Okinawa Prefectural Government, providing expertise and resources needed to tackle the COVID-19 crisis.
Research Update Evaluating the Efficacy of a Novel Coronavirus Vaccine for the People of Okinawa OIST and Naha City Medical Association Begin Joint Research on Novel Coronavirus
Research Update Triangular-shaped spikes key to coronavirus transmission, finds new study Scientists have modeled the spikes of the coronavirus particle to unravel how their shape and number may influence the transmissibility of the virus.
Research Update A genetic variant inherited from Neanderthals reduces the risk of severe COVID-19 DNA variants passed on to modern humans from Neanderthals can increase as well as decrease our ability to fight SARS-CoV-2, a new PNAS study finds.
Research Update The OIST antibody test required an interdisciplinary approach Scientists and staff across OIST have worked hard over the last few months to test the OIST community for antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.