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The University of Osaka
11 Sep 2025
An international research group led by The University of Osaka has developed scODIN, a novel computational tool to classify cell types from single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data. Existing methods struggle to balance speed and accuracy, often misclassifying rare or transitional cells. scODIN overcomes this limitation by combining a hierarchical classification system (Tier system) with k-nearest neighbor inference.
Springer Nature
11 Sep 2025
Around 354 million people in North America and Europe are likely to have been affected by fine particulate matter pollution from the 2023 Canadian wildfire season, a new study suggests.
Springer Nature
11 Sep 2025
Fluids may have flowed within the parent body of the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu more than one billion years after it formed, according to research published in Nature.
The University of Osaka
10 Sep 2025
Researchers from The University of Osaka found that the radial spoke protein CFAP91 is crucial for flagellum formation in sperm, and that the proximal protein EFCAB5 is important for sperm motility. Loss of function of either of these proteins impairs spermatogenesis, suggesting that their mutation or loss can lead to male infertility.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
10 Sep 2025
Cultivating top talent for the global high-tech industry through integrated education in engineering and management
Ehime University
10 Sep 2025
【Intriguing behavior of such electrons in particular materials produced by chemical synthesis】
Unpaired electrons located at linear band dispersion (LBD) are exceptional and called Dirac electrons (DE). They are paid attention to because of the unique electronic properties such as temperature (T)-independent resistivity, as if they belong to neither metallic nor non-metallic substances.
National Taiwan University
10 Sep 2025
Standard blood tests can help physicians predict the risk of mortality in patients with Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS). These findings may facilitate earlier interventions and enable more personalized treatment strategies for this severe cutaneous adverse reaction (SCAR).
National Taiwan University
09 Sep 2025
Researchers at National Taiwan University have discovered a versatile enzyme from Bacillus subtilis that efficiently attaches phosphate groups to natural compounds. This breakthrough offers a greener way to boost drug solubility and develop more effective nutraceuticals and prodrugs.
Tohoku University
09 Sep 2025
This promising new catalyst can speed up the oxygen evolution reaction to create clean energy.
Lingnan University
09 Sep 2025
Timely information on a company's production activities is crucial for investors and policymakers, yet it remains scarce as financial reports and other broader economic indicators like the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) are only released periodically. This information lag makes it difficult to assess a company's operational health in real time.
Duke-NUS Medical School
08 Sep 2025
Research helps explain why vaccines work better for people with prior infection and why even an imperfect vaccine can be used safely to prevent dengue.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
08 Sep 2025
- President Kunwoo Lee remarked, “We shall take a step forward as the innovative university that the country needs”
- Demonstrate interdisciplinary education achievements, and lead future society with flagship research
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
08 Sep 2025
- “CTCeptor” technology demonstrates best performance in circulating tumor cell (CTC) isolation across all types of cancers compared to leading devices around the world.
- Simultaneously capture circulating tumor cells and cancer-associated fibroblasts with liquid biopsy... Chartering a new chapter in personalized precision diagnostics.
- The findings of the study were selected as a cover story in Analytical Chemistry.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
08 Sep 2025
- Achieved high-resolution quantum dot displays using photo-reactive materials and analyzed performance variations depending on the material
- Developed a photoresist-free quantum dot patterning technique using a diazirine-based crosslinker
- Research findings published in Nano Letters and ACS Nano
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
08 Sep 2025
- A research team led by Professor Kyung-In Jang at DGIST has developed a flexible implantable device for brain drug delivery, which applies a pump structure inspired by human gastrointestinal motility.
- Wireless control enables precise drug delivery to deep brain regions, thus opening new possibilities for treating intractable brain diseases.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
08 Sep 2025
- DGIST research team led by Yoonhee Lee successfully fabricated CNT FET high-sensitivity biosensors based on surface tension-induced inkjet printing.
- The new technology enables low-cost and large-area fabrication without complicated processes.
- It is expected to contribute to fabricating next-generation, high-sensitivity biosensors.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
08 Sep 2025
- Development of a highly stretchable color conversion layer through direct cross-linking between eco-friendly quantum dots and stretchable polymers
- Research findings published in Advanced Materials, a top-tier international journal in the field of materials science
National Taiwan University
08 Sep 2025
Researchers at National Taiwan University designed a graphene oxide biochar TiO₂ nanocomposite that combines adsorption capacity with superior photocatalytic activity. With strong material characterization and optoelectronic properties, it offers a novel and sustainable solution for antibiotic removal from livestock wastewater.
Tohoku University
08 Sep 2025
Just like litter is a big problem on Earth, space junk is cluttering up outer space. To dispose of this junk, a Tohoku University researcher demonstrated the utility of a special plasma thruster
Duke-NUS Medical School
05 Sep 2025
• Singapore’s flagship medical school is doubling down on population health research and technology-enabled solutions to strengthen healthcare systems and prepare tomorrow’s leaders
• The School rebrands its Health Services & Systems Research (HSSR) programme to deliver policy-relevant, tech-driven solutions for a healthier Singapore
• Launches new education pathways to enhance professional capabilities in population health research
The University of Osaka
05 Sep 2025
Magnetic resonance imaging often yields inconsistent results when assessing the brain’s structural characteristics in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). To address this, scientists from Japan have used a harmonization method called traveling-subject (TS) to reduce measurement bias in brain imaging datasets from multiple sites.
Duke-NUS Medical School
05 Sep 2025
• Singapore’s flagship medical school is doubling down on population health research and technology-enabled solutions to strengthen healthcare systems and prepare tomorrow’s leaders
• The School rebrands its Health Services & Systems Research (HSSR) programme to deliver policy-relevant, tech-driven solutions for a healthier Singapore
• Launches new education pathways to enhance professional capabilities in population health research
Tohoku University
05 Sep 2025
Did you know eels are one of the few vertebrates capable of swimming even when their spinal cords are completely severed? How they do this has long puzzled scientists. Thanks to a new neural circuitry model developed by an international research group, researchers have discovered that stretch and pressure feedback loops are pivotal to eels’ remarkable locomotive abilities. Their findings could inspire future robot designs.
Tohoku University
05 Sep 2025
Aqueous batteries, which use water-based solutions as an electrolyte, have been around since the 1860s. They are safe, efficient, and cheap. But many electrode materials do not perform well in aqueous electrolytes. Organic redox polymers are no different. To overcome this, a group of researchers has unveiled a new organic redox polymer that addresses its hydrophobicity.
Tohoku University
05 Sep 2025
With just five minutes a day of training in Rei-ho (an ancient practice common amongst samurai), seniors can improve their leg strength and build up muscles essential for independent living.
Osaka Metropolitan University
05 Sep 2025
Reef-building corals use a previously unknown mechanism involving chloride to ‘see’ visible light
Lingnan University
05 Sep 2025
To encourage new students to explore and take part in all the different aspects of university life, Lingnan held a key orientation activity, its Campus Life Carnival, last night, 4 September. Over a thousand new students visited the 40 stands set up by student societies, university teams and units encouraged new students to join, gave advice, and explained Lingnan’s many extracurricular activities.
National Taiwan University
05 Sep 2025
Using optical tweezers, researchers at National Taiwan University observed individual binding events in real time, offering new insights into the molecular regulation of homologous recombination.
The University of Osaka
04 Sep 2025
The research group led by Drs. Mitsuru Arase, Mari Murakami, and Prof. Kiyoshi Takeda (Graduate School of Medicine/ Immunology Frontier Research Center at The University of Osaka) revealed that transcription factors RUNX2 and BHLHE40 play crucial roles in inducing T cells involved in Crohn's disease.
Hiroshima University
04 Sep 2025
Tracking human behavioral patterns in cities can be used to determine urban delineations and urban land use, which has the potential to improve urban planning.