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A pictogram showing how medicine should be taken with food.
Duke-NUS Medical School
03 Oct 2024
Duke-NUS introduces 35 innovative pictograms to make medication instructions clearer, especially for seniors.
Taiwan Innotech Expo 2023
Asia Research News Partnerships
02 Oct 2024
2024 Taiwan Innotech Expo takes place from October 17 to 19 at the Taipei World Trade Center. Witness cutting-edge inventions and innovations from Taiwan and around the world.
Solid sodium-ion conducting chloride electrolyte
Osaka Metropolitan University
02 Oct 2024
Solid electrolyte composed of nanoparticles embedded in an amorphous matrix shows high conductivity, formability, and electrochemical stability
Comparing diagnostic accuracy using real clinical radiology reports
Osaka Metropolitan University
01 Oct 2024
Using real-world information written in Japanese, large language model displays accuracy on par with neuroradiologists
The renovated Wing On Plaza at Lingnan University has a flagpole area, where the flag-raising ceremony was held for the first time on National Day.
Lingnan University
01 Oct 2024
Lingnan University held a flag-raising ceremony today (1 October) to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The ceremony took place at 10:30 am at the University’s Wing On Plaza. It was attended by Prof Raymond Chan Hon-fu, Vice-President (Academics) cum Provost and Lam Man Tsan Chair Professor of Scientific Computing, senior management, faculty and students, who all gathered to honour the occasion.
Impart
01 Oct 2024
A luminary of modern Indian art, Jamini Roy is celebrated for his experiments with Bengali patachitra painting traditions and his brightly hued, bold and two-dimensional depictions of human, animal and mythological forms. Discover the legacy of this 20th-century artist, whose works have been declared national treasures of India under the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972.
A hibernating Syrian hamster (Photo: Hibernation metabolism, physiology, and development group, Hokkaido University)
Hokkaido University
01 Oct 2024
A gene that limits cellular damage could be the key to surviving prolonged cold exposure.
Tohoku University
30 Sep 2024
Tohoku University’s Dr. Le Bin Ho has explored how quantum squeezing can improve measurement precision in complex quantum systems, with potential applications in quantum sensing, imaging, and radar technologies. These findings may lead to advancements in areas like GPS accuracy and early disease detection through more sensitive biosensors.
The Japanese shrinking cities
Osaka Metropolitan University
30 Sep 2024
A study on factors that contribute to population changes based on city size
Duke-NUS Medical School
30 Sep 2024
Scientists have discovered that blocking the activity of the hormone glucagon could treat a common and challenging type of heart failure that affects millions worldwide.
National Taiwan University
30 Sep 2024
Distinguished Professor Nae-Lih Wu and his research team from NTU Chemical Engineering Department recently published a review paper- "Lithium-ion Battery Electrolyte Additives: Classification by Elements" in a top-ranked international journal: Progress in Materials Science (2023 IF: 33.6)
Asia Research News
27 Sep 2024
Asia Research News monitors the latest research news in Asia. Some highlights that caught our attention this week are how AI helped uncover mysterious Nazca lines, a battery made from a glowing crystal, and how 1 in 3 children are nearsighted.
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Lingnan University
26 Sep 2024
Lingnan University will confer two honorary fellowships on 3 October 2024 to recognise outstanding professional achievements and valuable contributions to the community and the education sector. The recipients are Ms Chiang Lai-ping, Agnes and Mr Augustine Lui Ngok-che.
Duke-NUS Medical School
26 Sep 2024
Scientists identified a protein that regulates cellular clean-up, could also hold the key to new treatments for age-related muscle loss and muscle wasting in cancer patients, enhancing quality of life.
Using an X-ray diffractor to study the sigma bond. (Photo: Yusuke Ishigaki)
Hokkaido University
25 Sep 2024
The discovery of a stable single-electron covalent bond between two carbon atoms validates a century-old theory.
Ehime University
25 Sep 2024
The Androgen Receptor in Mesenchymal Progenitor Cells Drives Skeletal Muscle Mass Regulation
The University of Osaka
25 Sep 2024
A research team led by Osaka University has developed Japan's first biomolecular sequencer prototype, crucial for gene-based cancer diagnosis and treatment. After 16 years of research, the team, led by Professors Taniguchi and Ohshiro, collaborated with H.U. Group Research Institute and Sony Global Manufacturing & Operations Corporation to overcome technical challenges. The team plans to enhance the device with AI for accurate diagnostics and to advance peptide drug discovery.
Campylobacter jejuni
Osaka Metropolitan University
25 Sep 2024
By targeting multiprotein molecule, antibody inhibits bacteria’s growth, pathogenicity
Stromatoporoids: Alternating layers of stromatoporoids (black to dark gray) and Chaetetes (light gray) in an upwardly convex structure
Osaka Metropolitan University
25 Sep 2024
Study shows that ancient reef-building stromatoporoids survived the Late Devonian extinction and continued to thrive during the Carboniferous Period
Frank Zierenberg, Project Director of the iF Design Award.
Lingnan University
24 Sep 2024
To encourage the development of innovative and creative design in Hong Kong, Lingnan University partnered with the renowned German iF Design Award ⸻ often referred to as the Oscar of Design ⸻ to co-host the Meet iF in Hong Kong seminar today (24 September) at Lingnan@WestKowloon in the M+ Building in the West Kowloon Cultural District.
Duke-NUS Medical School
24 Sep 2024
• Two-year assessment provides critical insights and recommendations for strengthening genomic sequencing for infectious disease surveillance in 13 South and Southeast Asian countries. • Research helps to step up Asia’s preparedness across wide range of diseases.
A new catalyst can selectively reduce allyl alcohol, leading to a bio-based propylene.
Osaka Metropolitan University
24 Sep 2024
Propylene production harnesses biodiesel waste byproduct
Tohoku University
24 Sep 2024
Analyzing fossils can be difficult – especially when they're so small that they can only be seen with a microscope. Researchers at Tohoku University have come up with a solution.
The University of Osaka
24 Sep 2024
A research team from Osaka University has discovered a novel mechanism essential for initiating autophagy. The study highlights the role of ZDHHC13, an enzyme that palmitoylates ULK1, in triggering autophagy. This discovery sheds light on the molecular pathways involved in autophagy and their implications for diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and aging-related conditions.
Officiating guests on stage at the Research and Knowledge Transfer Excellence Awards Presentation Ceremony 2024. From left: Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science of Lingnan University; Dr Patrick Wong Chi-kwong, Chairman of the Court of Lingnan University and Lingnan Education Organization representative; Ms Candy Kan Shuk-fun, Assistant Secretary-General (Research) of the UGC, and Prof Xin Yao, Vice-President (Research and Innovation) and Tong Tin Sun Chair Professor of
Lingnan University
20 Sep 2024
Lingnan University today (20 September) honoured the achievements of 46 faculty members at the Research and Knowledge Transfer Excellence Awards Presentation Ceremony 2024, recognising exceptional performances in academic research and knowledge transfer while highlighting the contributions of Lingnan staff in enhancing community quality of life and societal advancement.
The University of Osaka
20 Sep 2024
Researchers from Osaka University studied the neurological control applied to human walking that maintains the correct relationship between the leg positions. They found that the rhythm of each leg continues independently unless they become too far out of phase. This work can lead to better care for people who have difficulty walking due to age or neurological issues.
Asia Research News
20 Sep 2024
Asia Research News monitors the latest research news in Asia. Some highlights that caught our attention this week are how video call backgrounds can tire you out, mathematical secrets in Starry Night, and what we can see at the edge of the galaxy.
COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis
Osaka Metropolitan University
20 Sep 2024
Incidence, risk factors found for pulmonary aspergillosis, an invasive fungal infection of lungs, among COVID-19 patients
How natural killer T cells shape the immune response to dengue virus
Duke-NUS Medical School
20 Sep 2024
A Duke-NUS Medical School-led study highlights the role of natural killer T cells in influencing the immune response to dengue virus, potentially reducing the severity of subsequent infections.
Tohoku University
20 Sep 2024
A research group has developed a new COVID-19 testing system using Janus particles—microparticles with two sides possessing distinctive molecular properties. These particles are engineered to bind specifically to target antigens, such as viral proteins, creating a low-cost, accurate, and rapid means of testing for viral diseases. The system’s versatility means it can potentially be used to test for other diseases and biomarkers linked to other conditions.