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INFORMATION

May 12, 2020
In consideration of the spread of COVID-19, the 2021 entrance examination will be conducted online.
The exam format will be slightly different from those in previous years.
Please refer to the application guide (For 2021 Online Interview) for more details.
FAQ for Online Interview Spring 2021/Fall 2020
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Research outcomes

Plant root tips are constrained to a dome shape common to arch bridges
Research [March 8, 2021] Plant root tips are constrained to a dome shape common to arch bridges
A master's course student, Azusa Takeuchi (Structural Life Science), received JTRA 2020 Best Oral Presentation Award.
Awards [February 15, 2021] A master's course student, Azusa Takeuchi (Structural Life Science), received JTRA 2020 Best Oral Presentation Award.
Elucidation of the activation mechanism of TGF-β-dependent gene expression
Research [December 18, 2020] Elucidation of the activation mechanism of TGF-β-dependent gene expression
The NPF7.3/NRT1.5 is an indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) transporter involved in Arabidopsis root gravitropism
Research [December 2, 2020] The NPF7.3/NRT1.5 is an indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) transporter involved in Arabidopsis root gravitropism
Prof. Kawai and Assoc. Prof. Tohge were selected as “Highly Cited Researchers 2020” by Clarivate Analytics.
Research [November 20, 2020] Prof. Kawai and Assoc. Prof. Tohge were selected as “Highly Cited Researchers 2020” by Clarivate Analytics.
When Plants Attack: Parasitic Plants Use Ethylene as a Host Invasion Signal
Research [November 6, 2020] When Plants Attack: Parasitic Plants Use Ethylene as a Host Invasion Signal
The antagonism between TFL1 and the florigen "FT" relies on competition for access to chromatin bound by their partner FD at the LFY locus.
Research [October 15, 2020] The antagonism between TFL1 and the florigen "FT" relies on competition for access to chromatin bound by their partner FD at the LFY locus.
A protein with an unprecedented fold helps bacteria uptake thiosulfate as a sulfur source
Research [August 28, 2020] A protein with an unprecedented fold helps bacteria uptake thiosulfate as a sulfur source
Enjoy new ‘Healthy Image Sake’ brewed with “Super Yeast” !!
Research [August 27, 2020] Enjoy new ‘Healthy Image Sake’ brewed with “Super Yeast” !!
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Events & News

"Student Recruitment Symposium" was held online on February 19, 2021.
Events [February 25, 2021] "Student Recruitment Symposium" was held online on February 19, 2021.
NAIST will hold a Virtual Open Campus on February 20.
Events [February 17, 2021] NAIST will hold a Virtual Open Campus on February 20.
Long term Internship application is now open.
News [December 14, 2020] Long term Internship application is now open.
"BIO JUKU Spring 2021" applications have now open.
News [December 11, 2020] "BIO JUKU Spring 2021" applications have now open.
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