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Our warmest congratulations to OIST Professor (Adjunct) Svante Pääbo on his being awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine.
#nobel
#nobelprize
#science
@NobelPrize
#NobelPrize2022
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A scuba diving physicist thinks he's solved the wave-power puzzle.
via
@business
#OIST
#WaveEnergy
#renewables
#technology
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LAB 5 is officially open!🎊This cutting-edge
#lab
features a large atrium designed for collaboration and interaction. Approx. 20 wet and dry labs for
#chemistry
, life sciences, theoretical physics,
#quantum
cryptography, and offices for faculty.👩🔬
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Amazing footage from
#OIST
researchers shows that squid can and will camouflage against the substrate to avoid predation. This is the first time that squid have been reported displaying such abilities!
Read more here:
@NaturePortfolio
@SciReports
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Imagine a dedicated and accomplished
#scientist
... is this who you imagine? 👨🔬
Prof. Kenji Doya recently won second place in
#IronMan
Malaysia and he's secured a seat in competing at the World Championship in Hawai’i! 👏
#WorkLifeBalance
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Join the OIST Faculty: Experience a new model of scientific freedom in an innovative university.
Support us by sharing with your network
👉
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2023
#faculty
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ダーウィンが「生きた化石」と呼んだシャミセンガイ。この、脊椎動物以外で唯一リン酸カルシュウムを使って石灰化をする不思議な動物のゲノムがOISTと東京大学等の共同研究で解読されました。
http://t.co/XlUoccQqBP
http://t.co/jr7IOWUpdL
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#NobelPrize
cookies for our Nobel laureate, Adjunct Professor Svante Pääbo! 🎊
#Congratulations
once again from our inspired OIST community.
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🔬We're building a Japanese-Southeast Asian
#imaging
community! Join the workshop to learn microscopy techniques, Image Processing, as well as Quantitative analysis, and collaborate and network with other
#researchers
in the field. All expenses covered👉
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OIST Prof Noriyuki Satoh has been nominated for the
@EarthshotPrize
by Purpose Driven Innovation Ecosystem (
#PDIEgroup
). The Earthshot Prize, launched by Prince William
@KensingtonRoyal
in 2020, is a prestigious global
#environmental
prize.
Read more:
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🎊Congratulations to Professor Christine Luscombe
@luscombe_OIST
for receiving the 2022 Science Award from the Society of Polymer Science Japan for her research in the Synthesis of Semiconducting Polymers.
Learn more👉
👏
#OISTWomenInSTEM
@spsjpr
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ノーベル賞受賞者が自身の発見に関する直筆スケッチと共に1枚のポートレートに納まる50点ほどの写真を展示する「Sketches of Science ― 科学のスケッチ」が5月13日からOISTで始まりました。
http://t.co/jmJoyoDHnE
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We are currently accepting applications for tenure-track and tenured positions. Share with your colleagues, view and apply now:
#AcademicTwitter
#FacultyJobs
#AcademicJobs
#career
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🎉Congratulations to Prof. Amy Shen (
@ShenU_OIST
), who has been made a fellow of the American Physical Society (
@APSphysics
) for her significant contributions to the field of fluid dynamics.
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#OIST
@EconomoLab
scientists have described 6 new species of
#ants
in Fiji - and made an
#augmentedreality
app to view them in 3D on your phone or tablet!
Check out the whole story here:
@EntsocAmerica
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New research from
#OIST
@EconomoLab
has found that Australia’s only endemic species of Pokémon – the kangaskhan – is at risk from both poaching and
#ClimateChange
. Published today in
@MethodsEcolEvol
. Read more here:
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Yesterday, the treasured regions of Okinawa,
#Yanbaru
and Iriomote, were selected as World Natural Heritage sites 🎊by the
#UnitedNations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization!
@UNESCO
🎉Proud and honoured to be located by the 5th World Natural Heritage Site in Japan.
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OIST is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Karin Markides (
@KarinMarkides
) as the university’s next President and CEO, beginning on June 1, 2023.
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Congratulations to Prof.
@PaolaLaurino
who was awarded the
#OIST
Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Award for 2022. Paola says, "the most enjoyable part of my day-to-day work is discussing science with my group members, the most rewarding part is to see them succeed.”
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We really appreciate this gesture from
@NICHIRYO_JP
! They gifted a micro-pipette to each of the graduating student this year (including last year's
#GraduatesOfOIST
). 🎉They even imprinted the student’s name on each individual pipette!
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Huge congratulations to OIST Prof.
@PaolaLaurino
!🎉Nominated by
@ChemBioChem
she's a true trailblazer, paving the way and shaping the future of groundbreaking research where chemistry meets biology. 👉🔗
#OISTWomenInSTEM
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We want to give our most heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Matin Miryeganeh, born and raised in
#Iran
, who recently pledged all her assets to OIST in her will. Matin has chosen to help other
#WomenInSTEM
from developing countries come to OIST for their PhD.
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Join the OIST Faculty: Experience a new model of scientific freedom in an innovative university.
Apply now or share👉
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2023
#academia
#stem
#womeninacademia
#transinstem
#queerstem
#lgbtstem
#blackandstem
#blackacademics
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#OIST
has opened Lab 5, its newest building! The modern, spacious building has an amphitheater and state-of the art vivarium facility. It was designed to encourage close interactions among researchers and students, and collaboration across disciplines.
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🎉Congrats to
#OISTPhDStudent
Yoshiki Ochiai
@Y0IST_2019
on winning the Poster Presentation Award at the 48th
@LorneProteins
Conference!
Yoshiki said, "I'm honored to receive this award! I will do my best to further develop this research." 👉
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Congrats to
@EvanEconomo
&
@ndimhypervol
on winning Japan's National Champion title in the Frontiers Planet Prize for their pioneering paper in
@ScienceAdvances
, the first high-res global ant mapping! Three World Champions to be announced in June!
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We’re thrilled to hear that Tim Ravasi from
#OIST
@ravasi_lab
has been made an Adjunct Professor at
@jcu
@CoralCoE
, one of the most important centers for coral reef research in the world. Congratulations Tim!
#CoralReefResearch
#MarineScience
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Okinawan Sea Grapes Reveal Secrets of Plant Evolution:
#OIST
scientists decoded the genome of popular
#seaweed
umi-budo!
#okinawa
#japan
#agriculture
#genetics
@DNAresearch
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Congrats to PhD student,
@AgneeshBarua
, and his former supervisor
@SashaMikheyev
, whose paper on venom evolution made the cover of last week’s issue of PNAS. Sink your teeth into the science here: Image credit: Anton Sorokin (photographer).
@PNASNews
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🎉An outstanding accomplishment by Prof.
@SamAlbertReiter
for not ONE but TWO
@Nature
papers in the same edition!👏1 paper focuses on the captivating camouflaging abilities of cuttlefish, a joint collaboration between OIST & Prof. Laurent
@MpiBrain
(1/3🧵)
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Dr.
@SamRPJRoss
, OIST Integrative Community Ecology Unit researcher, was awarded a Young Scholar Award by the Ecological Society of Japan.
@esjoffice
🎊Congrats this recognition of your research and involvement in various ESJ conferences and symposiums the past five years.👏
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Today marks the 76th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa.
We would like to express our heartfelt condolences.
While we reflect on the history of Okinawa, we will deepen our commitment to contribute to Okinawa's social and economic development for a better future.
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September 18 is Shimakutuba (Okinawan language) Day! The first attempt to translate research results about ants into Okinawan language was made at OIST. This marks the first time Uchinaguchi has been used in an academic journal!
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#OIST
has earned a spot in
@mextjapan
's program!🌏With this support, OIST will continue to elevate
#research
excellence, foster international collaboration, and champion interdisciplinary breakthroughs. Together, let's innovate for global solutions🔬
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🎉Congratulations to OIST researcher, Dr. Matin Miryeganeh, whose research on
#epigenetics
is having a big impact!
Two of her papers published last year have been named 'Most Cited Paper of 2022', one for the journal
@Genes_MDPI
and one for
@PopulationEcol
.
#OISTWomenInSTEM
👩🔬
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We’re proud to be ranked by Nature Index Japan as part of the top rising Japanese institutions. Congratulations to the other universities and institutions who were chosen!🎉
@NatureJapan
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Tomoka Yoseyama is a first-year
#OISTPhDStudent
, born and raised in Ishigaki Island🏝️, studying neuroscience. 🧠
(1/5🧵)
#JSTweekOIST
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👏Congrats to Okinawan, OIST Research Intern Tomoka Yoseyama for winning the Junior Scientist Poster
#Award
at the Annual Meeting of the Japan
#Neuroscience
Society.
“This wouldn’t have been possible without the
#support
from my professor Dr. Kazumasa Tanaka. Thank you!” -Tomoka
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Groundbreaking discovery at OIST! Dr. Satoshi Takebayashi and his collaborators have successfully created a new 21-electron metallocene compound. This breakthrough could lead to new materials in
#medicine
, catalysis, and energy.
@TakebayashiS
@NatureComms
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The OIST Campus is OPEN to the public! 🎉
Register for guided tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or come visit the campus, cafe, and restaurant from Monday to Saturday. Can't wait to see you at OIST!
For more details 👉
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We at OIST offer our condolences to friends and supporters in Hawai’i, as well as to members of the broader Okinawan diaspora, who are facing damage and grief as a result of the wildfires in Maui. We hope for a swift recovery.
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Congrats to Prof. Yukiko Goda leading the Synapse Biology Unit on being elected to the European Molecular Biology Organization.
@EMBO
This organization honors distinguished scientists who've made outstanding contributions to the life sciences including 91 Nobel Laureates.
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To celebrate
#InternationalWomensDay
, comment below to share a story about yourself or someone else who’s inspired you and made a difference in your life. 👩🔬👩💼👩🔧🗣️
#OISTwomeninSTEM
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本日午後 2.46 p.m. March 11 2020: 1分間の黙祷のお願い - One Minute of Silence. An expression of remembrance and condolences to all affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.
この黙とうは2011年の東日本大震災で被災されたすべての方々に追悼と哀悼の意を表すためのものです。
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OIST’s backyard is a world-renowned
#coral
reef site. Proudly introducing our
#marinescience
research units for their contribution to ocean research and
#conservation
efforts. Learn more:
#coralday
#OISTsupportsSDGs
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🎉Congratulations to Professor Amy Shen and her team (
@ShenU_OIST
) on yet another important contribution to the advancement of medical testing. 🏥 (1/3)
#OISTWomenInSTEM
#WomenInSTEM23
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Congratulations to OIST Prof. Christine Luscombe
@luscombe_OIST
on the 2024
@IUPAC
Stepto Lecture Award!🎉 Her pioneering research in polymerization and advocacy for women in
#STEM
are truly commendable. She will deliver the Bob Stepto plenary lecture in July.👏
#OISTWomenInSTEM
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Plants and their symbiotic bacteria provide great models for studying the natural world, says
#NewFacultyOfOIST
@ArmitageDW
, who will be joining us on
#OIST
campus from April next year. In the meantime, you can read all about his research here:
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Congrats to PhD student, Sonya Kosar, and OIST researchers who worked with
@StranksLab
to uncover the origin and roles of tiny defect clusters found in hybrid perovskites. This research brings the next generation of
#SolarCells
one step closer.
@RoySocChem
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The next episode of the
#OISTPodcast
is out! We chat with
@FilipHusnik
, who leads the Evolution, Cell Biology, and Symbiosis Unit here at
#OIST
. Tune in to hear about coral reefs, insects, the deep sea, and Okinawa’s star sand:
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📢 OIST Tancha Café is OPEN! Come visit the
#OISTcampus
, soak in the breathtaking views, and let the inspiration flow through your veins.☕️ Who knows, you might even have a surprise encounter with a
#NobelLaureate
or two!🏆
Open: Mon.-Fri., 08:00-18:00
Closed: Sat./Sun.
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Beyond their colorful appearance, clown anemonefish reveal surprising cognitive abilities. 🐠 New study from OIST uncovers how they count bars to enforce social order in their sea anemone homes. Dive into the details
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To understand what may happen to
#CoralReefs
in the future, OIST scientists are studying fish and coral in environments similar to those predicted by climate change. Read about
@ravasi_lab
's recent expedition to Palau👉
🌏
#WorldOceanDay2023
#WorldOceanDay
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Nina’s
#OISTExperience
: “Reunited with my OIST
#mentors
from high school! I really appreciate OIST for providing amazing role models to local Okinawan
#students
.”
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🎉Congrats to
#OISTPhDStudent
@AgneeshBarua
who has received the Graduate Student Excellence Award by the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution (
@OfficialSMBE
). 👏He is joined by fellow recipients from Harvard University, University of Oxford, Princeton University, & more.
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The
#Communications
and Public Relations division is integral to OIST, and that is why we are happy to welcome Heather Young, our new Vice President. 🎉Working remote from Canada for the last 6 months, she brings her expertise in public relations and
#bilingual
institutions.
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OIST and
@toshiba
are teaming up, blending OIST's interdisciplinary
#research
excellence with
#Toshiba
's tech expertise and industry knowledge.
Together, we aim to tackle challenges in
#technology
and foster the next generation of innovators.
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Prof.
@EvanEconomo
and Dr.
@danlwarren
are organizing a workshop series on the Evolutionary Analysis of Morphology in Okinawa, on campus (🗓Oct. 17-24, 2023).
Apply before May 1, 2023👉
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Leverage your strengths as a researcher and join our esteemed
#faculty
at OIST.
-On-site bilingual childcare facility & health center
-Support for dual-career couples
-Stop-the-clock option
-Maternity/Paternity leave
-Relocation & post-arrival support
👉
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What happens when you put brilliant minds, a bunch of bugs, and a whole lot of curiosity in one room? The Biodiversity and Biocomplexity Unit at OIST!
@EconomoLab
🐝🧬 We've created a YouTube playlist to showcase their incredible work! 👉 🔬
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OIST Prof. Svante Pääbo, a pioneer in human evolutionary genetics, will speak about his research and our understanding of human origins and evolution. 🧬
📅 Oct. 7 OIST Auditorium
📅 Oct. 9 Urasoe City Tedako Hall
🕑14-16
Register from Sept 5, 11am👉
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Meet the two newly discovered pygmy squid species, their names inspired by Japanese folklore.
#OIST
researchers and collaborators have published their findings in the journal Marine Biology. Check out these cute chepalopods:
@ravasi_lab
@Mar_Biology
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Because you can’t fix what you don’t understand,
@MeitingerOhta
's unit studies how dividing cells stay healthy, what happens if those mechanisms fail and searches for new treatment targets to combat
#cancer
.
#NewFacultyOfOIST
@Meitinger
@Midori_RuruOta
⬇️
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Predicting animal behavior could one day be possible, say researchers from
#OIST
Biological Physics Theory Unit and
@VUamsterdam
, and a new
@NaturePhysics
study has made progress by developing a framework based on the motion of a tiny species of worm.
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Congratulations to the 29 graduates who received their
#PhD
degrees at OIST’s fifth graduation ceremony on 19 May!👩🎓 The
#OIST
community celebrates with you. Well done!
#graduatesofOIST
🎓
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Happy
#InternationalDayofEducation
to the
#OIST
faculty,
#PhDstudents
, CDC teachers, OIST preschoolers, local
#Okinawa
students, the scientists, and the wider OIST community. Your contribution continues to make this a world class learning facility.
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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Karin Markides as the new President & CEO of
#OIST
! With an impressive background, she aims to lead OIST towards becoming a world-class pioneering graduate university! Congratulations, Dr. Markides!
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✨assistance for dual career couples
🌈gender-neutral facilities
✨stop-the-clock options, maternity/paternity leave
👩🏫on-site bilingual childcare/health center
✈️relocation and post-arrival support
Apply now (deadline: Oct. 31)
👉
Join the OIST Faculty: Experience a new model of scientific freedom in an innovative university.
Apply now or share👉
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2023
#academia
#stem
#womeninacademia
#transinstem
#queerstem
#lgbtstem
#blackandstem
#blackacademics
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OIST Professor
@PaolaLaurino
reflects on the incredible strides women have made and will continue to make in the
#STEM
field. And she introduces updates to the
@ROZ_Forum
👉
#OISTWomenInSTEM
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Watch as our
#clownfish
hatch and grow in the span of 21 days! This is a collaborative project between Marine Climate Change Unit (
@ravasi_lab
) and the Hyatt Regency Seragaki to spread awareness about
#MarineScience
research and restoration projects.
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Proud to partner with
@riken_en
🎉 in which
#OISTPhDStudents
will visit RIKEN for
#research
mentorship and RIKEN researchers will guest lecture at OIST.
Looking forward to deepening our partnership. 👨🔬
Learn more 👉
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👩🔬Nina’s
#OISTExperience
: “Did you know OIST has a Research Support Division? Did you know labs share state-of-the-art facilities, DNA sequencing machines and more?"
Read why OIST is different from most Universities in how we mentor:
#WorldYouthSkillsDay
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🎉Congratulations again to our
#graduatesOfOIST
! 🎓
We are so very proud of your perseverance and contributions to the scientific and local community. We wish you all the best on your next endeavors and hope to see you back in
#Okinawa
and
#OIST
.
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✨Before becoming Japan's southernmost prefecture, Okinawa thrived as the Ryukyu Kingdom, with a robust and distinct cultural identity. During
#LunarNewYear
many people in the Ryukyu islands celebrate with their family and community to wish for a healthy year.
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OIST campus will return to normal operation today, August 7. We would like to express our deepest sympathies to all those who have been impacted by Typhoon No. 6. We hope for a prompt and effective recovery.
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Exciting news! OIST and Tohoku University have officially entered into a collaboration agreement. 🎉Joining forces to combine strengths, we aim for co-creation and growth. Stay tuned for our future endeavors!
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Congratulations to
#OIST
Professor Kazumasa Tanaka (
@Kazu_ZT
) who has been given the Young Scientists’ Award from The Ministry of
#Education
, Culture, Sports,
#Science
and Technology (
@mextjapan
). Congratulations to the other winning recipients across
#Japan
.
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A new weevil species, Acicnemis ryukyuana, has been newly discovered in Japan's subtropical forests of Ishigaki Island & Yanbaru national park in
#Okinawa
. This little critter is a true Ryukyu gem, reinforcing the uniqueness of its local biodiversity!
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New groundbreaking work by OIST
#researchers
show the links between sensory neurons' survival and pathology of
#mRNAs
transported inside the cells, unraveling the mysteries of the dynein complex, essential for
#neuron
survival. Learn more
@molcellprot
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