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Further Expansion of IST Austria to 150 Research Groups by 2036 Secured
On September 29, IST Austria secured its funding and growth until 2036: The basic science research institute receives 3.3 billion Euro for further expansion until 2036.

September 30, 2021

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Haim Harari Receives Badge of Honor
Physicist Haim Harari has been honored with the “Grand Decoration of Honor in Silver of the Republic of Austria.”

September 27, 2021

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Cryptography from Space
Showcasing the results of five years of publicly funded basic research in cryptography

September 23, 2021

RESEARCH NEWS
Hungry Brain Cells
To mark World-Alzheimer’s Day, neuroscientist Sandra Siegert explains how microglia are involved in Alzheimer’s disease and how a stroll keeps your brain healthy.

September 21, 2021

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Defective Gene Slows Down Brain Cells
Scientists at IST Austria discover how a high-risk gene for developing autism spectrum disorder affects brain development. Study published in Nature Communications.

May 24, 2021

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Polluting Labs: Researchers for new Solutions
As part of an Austria-wide initiative, researchers at IST Austria are campaigning for more environmentally friendly laboratories.

May 20, 2021

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Synaptic transmission: Not a one-way street
Key synapse acts as a “smart teacher”, sending messages against the usual flow of information in the brain. – Paper published in Nature Communications

May 18, 2021

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The Emergence of Cooperation
Scientists at IST Austria mathematically describe the importance of helping each other and having a good reputation.

May 13, 2021

RESEARCH NEWS
Embryonic tissue undergoes phase transition
Scientists explain a crucial phase of embryonic development in zebrafish with the help of mathematical and physical concepts.

March 16, 2021

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László Erdős receives Erwin Schrödinger Prize of the ÖAW
IST Austria mathematician László Erdős wins the prestigious science award

March 2, 2021

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Independence and development secured beyond 2026
The Federal Ministry of Education, Science, and Research and Lower Austria declare their commitment to the further development of cutting-edge research at IST Austria. They intend to secure long-term funding before the end of this year.

March 2, 2021

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More than 40 million euros fresh capital for life science and tech spin-offs
IST cube increases venture fund for science start-ups tenfold in cooperation with the European Investment Fund (EIF) and 25 other investors

February 17, 2021

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