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Osaka Metropolitan University
05 Aug 2024
Ecklonia cava, a brown algae seaweed, is shown to have the ability to protect against neurodegeneration
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
03 Aug 2024
Electron microscopes have long been indispensable tools in scientific research, offering unparalleled resolution and magnification capabilities. However, current electron microscopy technologies face significant limitations, including high cost, large size, strong radiation damage to samples through interaction with the electron beam, and the need for cryogenic temperatures.
Hiroshima University
03 Aug 2024
Wild boars and red junglefowl gave rise to common pigs and chickens. These animals’ genes evolved to express themselves differently, leading to signatures of domestication — such as weaker bones and better viral resistance — in pigs and chickens, according to a research team based in Japan.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
02 Aug 2024
- DGIST-Sungkyunkwan University research team successfully develops a next-generation bioelectronic suture that can monitor inflammation around wounds in real time
- Maintains the functionality of traditional surgical sutures while monitoring inflammation... Expected to contribute to advances in wound care and related medical fields
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
02 Aug 2024
- The responsibility and expectations of those responsible for research are heightened, reflecting the assessment of the open evaluation panel
- It will be implemented once again in the second half of this year, expanding the composition of the open evaluation panel to include members of the general public
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
02 Aug 2024
- Developed green energy solutions using high-performance triboelectric generator
- Developed an ionic polyurethane with self-healing, biodegradable, and high triboelectric properties and published the paper in "Nano Energy"
Duke-NUS Medical School
02 Aug 2024
A violinist, an athlete, engineers and architecture graduates highlight the diversity and drive of Duke-NUS Medical School’s 18th cohort of medical students.
Asia Research News
02 Aug 2024
Asia Research News monitors the latest research news in Asia. Some highlights that caught our attention this week are gene transplants that help flies live longer, a COVID-19 treatment using embryonic stem cells, and how a frog named after Darwin likes to get it on.
Osaka Metropolitan University
02 Aug 2024
Growing use of AI reveals the need for global sustainability initiatives
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
02 Aug 2024
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) debuted four projects at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF) 2024, focusing on healthcare, sustainability, clean energy, and biomedical research. The CityUHK teams achieved outstanding results, winning five awards, including one Semi-Grand Prix and four Gold Medals.
Kanazawa University
02 Aug 2024
A research group led by Associate Professor Katsuya Sakai, Researcher Nichole Marcela Rojas-Chaverra, and Professor Kunio Matsumoto of the Cancer Research Institute and Nano-Life Science (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University has developed a long-acting, subcutaneously injectable artificial hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) mimetic molecule using a fusion technology of cyclic peptides and protein engineering.
Osaka Metropolitan University
01 Aug 2024
Researchers develop method to calculate the probability of a fall for older adults
Hokkaido University
01 Aug 2024
Commercially important marine fish and invertebrate species will likely shift northwards under a warmer climate.
30 Jul 2024
Applied Microbiology International has announced that it has recruited 11 new Global Ambassadors from around the world.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
30 Jul 2024
A new treatment combining tiny iron particles and nitric oxide gas shows promise in targeting oral cancer cells for destruction.
Impart
30 Jul 2024
A historic folk tradition from Bengal, patua combines storytelling with scroll painting. Performers of this tradition travel from one village to another, reciting tales from Hindu epics like the Ramayana, and from local Santhal mythologies, bringing them to life by unravelling vivid scroll paintings illustrating these stories. Discover the ancient history, decline and revitalisation of this folk tradition, and how the government has used it to promote family planning in postcolonial India.
Hiroshima University
30 Jul 2024
The anti-tumor drug indisulam has shown promise both in cell cultures and in animal studies. However, clinical trials have shown fewer clear-cut results. Scientists from Hiroshima University Hospital have been researching the reasons behind this resistance to it.
Duke-NUS Medical School
30 Jul 2024
A randomised trial conducted by health economists at Duke-NUS Medical School found that a bit of peer influence can nudge us to select healthier groceries.
Duke-NUS Medical School
29 Jul 2024
- Recipient Associate Professor Lena Ho spearheads groundbreaking research to develop first- in-class therapeutics to target inflammatory diseases; Collaboration between 65LAB and Duke-NUS aims to advance promising innovation from academic institutions with potential to build new therapeutic companies from Singapore; S$1.85 million funding comprises US$1.5 million from 65LAB and US$350,000 from Duke- NUS' newly established incubator, LIVE Ventures
Osaka Metropolitan University
29 Jul 2024
New scoring model enhances early prognosis prediction using prehospital resuscitation data only
The University of Osaka
29 Jul 2024
Researchers from the HeKKSaGOn Alliance – involved were scientists from Kyoto University, Osaka University and Heidelberg University (Germany) – synthesized a bio-inspired polymer for water purification. The polymer was designed to mimic phytochelatin, a plant protein that selectively captures and neutralizes harmful heavy metal ions. The hyperconfinement of the polymer enabled a flow-through system and effectively removed cadmium ions from contaminated water, making it safe to drink.
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS)
29 Jul 2024
Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo have found that ice starts forming near the surface of water via structures similar to a rare, recently discovered type of ice, which helps us understand ice formation better
Asia Research News
26 Jul 2024
Asia Research News monitors the latest research news in Asia. Some highlights that caught our attention this week are the smallest and lightest drone that can pave the way for new models, how good intentions may have provoked a heatwave, and how eating fruit can stave off depression.
Academia Sinica
26 Jul 2024
On July 18, the British Academy announced its list of 84 newly elected Fellows for 2024, including 30 International Fellows. Academia Sinica Academician David Der-wei Wang and Distinguished Research Fellow Dr. Joseph Cho Wai Chan were honored as International Fellows, recognizing their significant research contributions.
Osaka Metropolitan University
26 Jul 2024
Distinctive processes could provide hints on how to use next-generation materials
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
25 Jul 2024
- DGIST Prof. Lee Hongkyung, LG ENERGY SOLUTION, and Yonsei Univ. Prof. Lee Yong-min collaboratively develop a protective film for lithium metal cathodes to improve the lifespan of Li-S batteries
- Unlike conventional methods, the film prevents the initial protective layer from peeling off, which is expected to lengthen the operation time of Li-S batteries
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
25 Jul 2024
- DGIST Professor Seo Dae-ha’s team has developed a methodology that combines nanoparticles, high-resolution microscopy, and analytical algorithms to observe intracellular cargo transport strategies.
- They observed the three-dimensional movement of endosomes during intracellular transport and discovered the real-time strategy of cells for efficient transport.
- The research findings were published in Advanced Science.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
25 Jul 2024
- DGIST Prof. Lee Kwang and team propose new neural law of dopamine that differs from existing theory
- Developed original technology that simultaneously monitors electrical and chemical brain signals, redefining the correlation between changes in dopamine signaling within physiological range and neural signal processing in the brain
- Findings are published in Nature Neuroscience
Osaka Metropolitan University
25 Jul 2024
Using optical vortex enhances printing technology, shows promise in creating well-formed single ferrite crystals
Impart
24 Jul 2024
Fragrant, sweet, exotic and golden-yellow, the mango is an apt metaphor for summer in South Asia. Domesticated over 4,000 years ago, it has been a symbol of wealth, desire and luxury in the subcontinent. Peel back the layers of this iconic fruit to reveal the reasons behind its enduring popularity and read more about mango’s significance through art objects and discover how artists and craftsmen have tried to capture its essence in all its glory.