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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.
Color change during light irradiation of the entire crystal
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
What new laser printing technique can accomplish
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.
Tohoku University
24 Jul 2024
Sometimes less is more. Researchers at Tohoku University accurately modeled dynamic fish schooling by incorporating the tendency of fish to focus on a single visual target instead of the whole school.
Artificial hip and two types of replacement stems
Osaka Metropolitan University
23 Jul 2024
Detailed analysis of bone density changes and stem-femur contact after total hip replacement
Duke-NUS Medical School
22 Jul 2024
Duke-NUS Medical School today launched LIVE Ventures, a S$20 million incubation programme designed to catalyse the commercialisation of innovative academic research. Focused on translating scientific breakthroughs into clinical applications, LIVE Ventures will provide Duke-NUS scientists conducting high-impact research with essential commercialisation expertise and resources and partner with both public and private sector entities to co-fund these projects.
The University of Osaka
21 Jul 2024
Researchers from Osaka University interviewed Japanese women using oral contraceptives (OC) in Korea, revealing clinical and ethical issues faced by transnational patients. The study identified new health care types and highlighted differing perceptions of OC between patients and doctors upon returning to Japan, creating dilemmas. Ethical implications were proposed, and future access to patient-centered medicine and drug reclassification was investigated to improve SRHR issues in Japan.
The nuclear structure of titanium-48 changes from a shell model structure to an α-cluster structure based on the distance from the center of the nucleus.
Osaka Metropolitan University
19 Jul 2024
A 100-year-old physics mystery may be close to being solved as a new study reveals structural changes in titanium-48’s nucleus
Ehime University
18 Jul 2024
Elucidation of the substrate recognition mechanism of ArcS, the second-step enzyme for archaeosine synthesis in tRNA
Dr. Sheng-hong Chen and the research team from the Institute of Molecular Biology, Academia Sinica.
Academia Sinica
18 Jul 2024
During embryonic development, cells proliferate rapidly and differentiate to form tissues and organs of multicellular organisms. Paradoxically, since the 19th century, scientists have discovered that these processes that foster the creation of life is often accompanied by large-scale cell death. Why? This is a century-old mystery. Dr.
How venetoclax helps body fight leukemia
Osaka Metropolitan University
18 Jul 2024
Combination of venetoclax and azacitidine helps patients with AML who relapse after hematopoietic cell transplant
Ehime University
17 Jul 2024
Mechanics and thermodynamics of (Mg,Fe)O grain boundaries under extreme pressure
Figure. A novel electrochemical biosensor for the detection of ADAR1 in cells is expected to be useful in cancer prognosis.
Kanazawa University
17 Jul 2024
Researchers at Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University report in Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X a novel approach for detecting a particular biomolecule associated with several diseases. The results show good sensitivity and selectivity, and may lead to the development of a low-cost, rapid detection device useful in cancer prognosis.
Ehime University
16 Jul 2024
Evaluation of developmental toxicity of early chicken embryos exposed to chlorinated paraffins
Using a voice-controlled smart speaker
Osaka Metropolitan University
16 Jul 2024
Inexperienced users of voice-controlled smart speakers face challenges due to lack of system feedback
Asia Research News
12 Jul 2024
Asia Research News monitors the latest research news in Asia. Some highlights that caught our attention this week are how diversity in genetics and our microbiome influences our health, and how the shape of ice makes it slippery
The University of Osaka
12 Jul 2024
This study presents a method to record the temperature of materials with exceptional temporal resolution, using a Doppler broadening effect in neutron resonance absorption. Using a high-powered laser to generate pulses of neutrons 100 nanoseconds long, a test on samples of silver and tantalum successfully returned characteristic information for both materials and their temperatures.
Informal interviews along the reconstructed streets of Marawi City
Hiroshima University
12 Jul 2024
A case study in post-siege Marawi City, Philippines
Academia Sinica President James Liao
Academia Sinica
12 Jul 2024
The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) announced its 2024 Members and Associate Members on July 9, 2024. James Liao, President of Academia Sinica in Taiwan, was elected as an "Associate Member." Liao was one of the 20 scientists outside Europe to receive this prestigious recognition this year.
Preparation of the MraY inhibitor analog library. (Photo: Kazuki Yamamoto)
Hokkaido University
12 Jul 2024
A method to screen a wide variety of drug candidates without laborious purification steps could advance the fight against drug-resistant bacteria.
Tohoku University
11 Jul 2024
Researchers at Tohoku University and the UK developed a model showing the ability of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces to redirect the propagation of radio waves, which could improve the signal.
Endolysin, a phage-derived antibacterial enzyme demonstrated specific activity against pathogenic Enterococcus bacteria.
Osaka Metropolitan University
10 Jul 2024
Researchers from Japan discover a new enzyme with promising antibacterial activity
Singapore University of Technology and Design
10 Jul 2024
SUTD researchers had set out to test the effect of bilingualism in mitigating cognitive decline in older adults. The team developed and conducted a novel game-based cognitive training programme and found that older adults who played in dual-language mode improved their cognitive skills more than those who played in single-language mode.