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Ehime University
22 Oct 2024
Crystallographic preferred orientation of phase D at high pressure and temperature
Tohoku University
22 Oct 2024
Researchers at Tohoku University have achieved a significant breakthrough in the synthesis of carbon nanotubes, also known as the “king of nanomaterials.”
Osaka University
22 Oct 2024
Researchers from Osaka University have discovered that GPR31, found in certain immune cells in the human gut, plays a key role in responding to bacterial metabolites and activating immune responses. Specifically, in the presence of metabolite pyruvate, these cells extend dendrites to sample the gut environment, detect pathogens, and activate T cells through GPR31. This discovery could inform the development of new drugs, vaccines, and probiotics that enhance gut immunity by targeting this pathway.
Ateneo de Manila University
21 Oct 2024
Warnings against saturated fat on heart health need to be revisited as flaws were revealed in the seminal 1950s studies on which these warnings were based, according to new research coming out of the Ateneo de Manila University.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
21 Oct 2024
SUTD researchers behind SGHateCheck created MultiHateClip, a novel multilingual dataset that enhances the detection of hateful video content in both English and Chinese languages.
Osaka University
21 Oct 2024
Researchers from Osaka University have revealed a close link between polyploidy and DNA damage, showing that the presence of DNA damage increases the likelihood of polyploidization occurring, and that polyploid cells are more likely to accumulate DNA damage. However, polyploid cells can also tolerate higher levels of DNA damage, taking longer to enter damage-induced growth arrest and senescence. This discovery will aid the development of novel therapies for certain drug-resistant cancers originating from polyploid cells.
Osaka University
21 Oct 2024
Researchers from Osaka University have demonstrated that ultra-short, high-dose proton irradiation increases cell survival rates even in normoxic conditions, challenging prior assumptions that this effect only occurs in hypoxic environments. This world-first discovery utilizes a new superconducting AVF cyclotron, enabling the application of the "FLASH effect," which minimizes damage to healthy tissues while maintaining local control of the tumor. This breakthrough is expected to lead to a new cancer treatment, FLASH proton therapy, offering fewer side effects and higher tumor control.
Asia Research News
18 Oct 2024
Asia Research News monitors the latest research news in Asia. Some highlights that caught our attention this week are how a chatbot prompt can send hackers your personal information, the discovery of tiny crystals first predicted almost 100 years ago, and how microbes influence our brain and our planet.
National Taiwan University
18 Oct 2024
Taiwan's New Public Health Preventive Medicine Strategy Achieves Success After 10 Years
Duke-NUS Medical School
17 Oct 2024
An international team of neuroscientists showed for the first time that modifying a protein that controls cell growth can reactivate dormant neural stem cells in fruit flies, offering new hope in the fight against neurological diseases.
Osaka Metropolitan University
17 Oct 2024
Pathogenic system found on plasmid can lead to severe food poisoning symptoms
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS)
17 Oct 2024
Researchers in Tokyo find that a 100-year-old method for redirecting water can be used to control heat dissipation in electronics
Ateneo de Manila University
16 Oct 2024
The study’s findings highlight the urgent need for comprehensive regulation, including a potential ban on flavored tobacco products and the adoption of plain packaging to curb their appeal.
Osaka Metropolitan University
16 Oct 2024
Photoswitching and thermal switching properties allow writing by irradiation or heat and erasing by visible light
City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
15 Oct 2024
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) researchers have made a remarkable scientific breakthrough in developing next-generation passive radiative cooling technology. Their pioneering work on cooling ceramics, pavements and textiles helps mitigate heat impacts without additional energy consumption. This innovation has promising application potential in buildings, roads and clothing, addressing issues such as urban heat islands and greenhouse gas emissions to combat the challenges of climate change.
Lingnan University (LU)
14 Oct 2024
An innovative project titled "Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Navigation, Control, and Communication Integration Technology and Application" (the project) and led by Prof Yuan Weijie, Assistant Professor (Presidential Early Career Scholar) of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies of Lingnan University has recently received the prestigious Platinum Award for Satellite Navigation and Positioning Innovation Application in 2024 from the GNSS and LBS Association of China. This great accolade recognises Prof Yuan’s valuable contribution to advancing technological innovation in China's satellite navigation and positioning service industry. By integrating communication, navigation, and control systems, the project’s comprehensive solution augments the efficiency and precision of UAV technology in the agriculture sector, and addresses critical technical challenges faced by UAVs in smart agriculture.
National Taiwan University
14 Oct 2024
The equatorial Pacific plays a crucial role in regulating tropical cloud formation and regional weather extremes, earning it the nickname “the pacemaker of global warming.” Though its impact may seem subtle, this oceanic region has been a silent hero, slowing the pace of global warming. Now, climate scientists are on a quest to discover whether this protective mechanism will continue to pulsate in our favor.
14 Oct 2024
Not much is known about the extent of Hepatitis A virus (HAV) contamination among Philippine communities, according to researchers, prompting an urgent call for further research and monitoring efforts.
Asia Research News Partnerships
14 Oct 2024
This global event will showcase groundbreaking innovations aimed at advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), bringing together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and innovators from around the world.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
14 Oct 2024
A multi-institutional research team led by SUTD has developed a novel method that uses titanium resin to fabricate high-resolution 3D photonic crystals with a complete photonic bandgap in the visible range—a feat that has eluded scientists for decades.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
14 Oct 2024
To enhance the life quality of patients with sleep disordered breathing, researchers and clinicians led by an SUTD scientist used computational modelling to design custom-fit masks that have improved positive airway pressure treatment.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
13 Oct 2024
- spotlight on innovative AI-powered healthcare technologies that can diagnose cancer and analyze brainwaves
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
13 Oct 2024
- DGIST holds free 1:1 consultation sessions customized for companies at “FIX 2024”
- Offers solutions based on research accomplishments and infrastructure for the technical problems of companies
Asia Research News
11 Oct 2024
Asia Research News monitors the latest research news in Asia. Some highlights that caught our attention this week are how our brain makes us love or hate spicy food, using maths to predict stock market trends, and a battery that can make electricity from the atmosphere on Mars.
Osaka Metropolitan University
11 Oct 2024
Scientists visualize and control magnetic domains in quantum antiferromagnets
Hokkaido University
10 Oct 2024
An organic catalyst offers chemists precise control over a vital step in activating hydrocarbons.
Lingnan University (LU)
10 Oct 2024
Twenty-nine Lingnan University scholars are listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists published in 2024 by US Stanford University. The annual rankings highlight leading scientists across a wide range of fields, based on their career-long citation impact or single-year citation impact in 2023. The recognition underscores the research excellence and academic strengths of Lingnan scholars, and the significant contributions they have made to both academia and society.
Osaka Metropolitan University
10 Oct 2024
Fluorescein angiography capable of assessing neural blood flow in chronic nerve compression neuropathy
Tohoku University
09 Oct 2024
Fungi don’t have eyes or a brain, but their intelligent behaviours may surprise you! Research at Tohoku University suggests that fungi may be able to recognize shapes.
Kanazawa University
08 Oct 2024
Researchers at Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, demonstrate how morphogens combined with cell adhesion can generate tissue domains with a sharp boundary in an in vitro model system.