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Weekly Update   View this email in your browser Bringing discovery to light Asia Research News 2025 Get in it now! Press Releases  Events  Opportunities  More Press Releases Weekly News Bites: Gaming for your brain, aging "bursts", and deadly glow By Asia Research News Asia Research News monitors the latest research news in Asia. Some highlights that caught our attention this week are how playing video games can help you feel better, how we age rapidly in two "bursts", and a spider that tricks male fireflies into its web. Machine learning can predict the mechanical properties of polymers By National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) A machine learning algorithm can use X-ray diffraction data from polymers to predict the behaviour of new materials. Mpox Resources By Asia Research News Mpox has now been reported in Asia. Asia Research News has compiled a small selection of resources for better understanding. TriMedSoc Alliance renews collaboration to unify voice of Singapore medical students By Duke-NUS Medical School This alliance by the student bodies of Singapore's three medical schools continues to unify and represent the voice of the local medical student community through regular dialogue, engagement and collaboration with external stakeholders, including the Singapore Medical Association and Ministry of He Designing the ideal soft gripper for diverse functionalities By Singapore University of Technology and Design SUTD researchers have developed an exceptionally versatile soft gripper that can easily adapt to various food manipulation scenarios. The 'Mythical Bird' Chinese Crested Tern Receives Worldwide Attention By National Taiwan University Professor Hsiao-Wei Yuan from the School of Forestry and Resource Conservation at National Taiwan University (NTU) has been leading a team since 2003 dedicated to the research and protection of the endangered Chinese Crested Tern, also known as the 'Mythical Bird,' with only fewer than 100 New compound shows great potential for patients with neutrophil-associated inflammation By Hokkaido University A newly developed compound that reduces harmful inflammation in rats caused by overactive neutrophils shows great potential as a safer treatment for various inflammatory diseases in humans. Let me take a look: AI could boost diagnostic imaging results By Osaka Metropolitan University ChatGPT's diagnostic capabilities evaluated in comparison to radiologists Ocean Twilight Zone Modulates Marine Phytoplankton Productivity By Tohoku University One of the smallest lifeforms may have the biggest impact on marine ecosystems. Researchers at Tohoku University modeled how climate change can affect phytoplankton – and our future. "Today I'm a Developer!", DGIST Successfully Hosted Coding Camp for High School Students in Dalseong-gun By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - 42 high school students in Dalseong-gun joined a coding camp on DGIST's campus for two days - Students organized themselves into groups, planned topics, and experienced an actual development environment DGIST Holds the 2024 Fall Commencement Ceremony in August By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) —grants degrees to 30 PhD, 53 Master's, and 51 Bachelor's students, fostering a total of 134 talented individuals in the field of science and technology DGIST and Dalseong-gun Sign MoU to Open a Science School for the Gifted and Operate a Gifted Science Education Center By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - DGIST to open a new science school for the gifted in March 2028 Developing innovative new display technologies! Create ultrahigh-definition screens efficiently! By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - A joint research team from DGIST, UNIST, and IBS has developed a double-layer dry transfer printing technology that simultaneously transfers light-emitting and electron-transferring layers onto a substrate, enhancing AR/VR immersion. - Research results have been published in Nature Photonics. Faced with an International Surge in Patients with Dementia, Early Diagnosis and Treatment Solutions Proposed through Global Brain Engineering Joint Research! By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Professor Kyung-in Jang at DGIST has been selected to lead a research project under the "STEAM Research Program (Global Convergence Research Support)." - The project is expected to advance early diagnosis and effective treatment by developing brain engineering technology for "brain diseases." DGIST, Selected for a Total of Five Projects in the Global Basic Research Laboratory Program with the Same Research Group Selected Three Times in a Row! By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Showcase best practices in interdisciplinary research with the selection of the research group evenly consisting of three departments within DGIST - Receive a total research fund of KRW 1.5 billion for the selected projects over the next three years DGIST Takes the Lead in Original Semiconductor Technologies through Joint Research with the EU By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - DGIST was selected as the lead research and development organization for two projects in the Korea-EU Semiconductor Joint Research. High-performance near-infrared OLEDs maximized at 925 nm and 1022 nm through interfacial energy transfer By National Taiwan University By putting theory into practice, Prof. Pi-Tai Chou's research team has repeatedly broken the world record for NIR organic luminophores, overcoming the energy gap law. Ikaros–Foxp3 interaction mediates target gene repression in Tregs By Osaka University Researchers from Osaka University find that the transcription factor Ikaros binds to Foxp3 to inhibit the expression of target genes, including Ifng, in regulatory T cells Quality control: neatly arranging crystal growth to make fine thin films By Osaka Metropolitan University Clean energy products could be made from metal-organic frameworks Unveiling the Hottest Period in a Million Years: The "MIS 11c Paradox" By National Taiwan University Over millions of years, Earth has experienced cycles of ice ages and warm periods. Today, we find ourselves in a warm period heavily influenced by human activities. Molecular wires with a twist By Osaka University Researchers from Osaka University developed molecular wires with periodic twists. By controlling the lengths of regions between twists, the electrical conductivity of individual polymer chains can be enhanced. This work may lead to novel organic electronics or single-molecule wires. New anti-CKAP4 antibodies deliver hope for pancreatic cancer treatment By Osaka University Researchers from Osaka University developed an antibody that prevents the activation of the Dickkopf 1–Cytoskeleton-associated protein 4 (DKK1–CKAP4) pathway, which is important for tumor growth in several cancers, including pancreatic cancer. Spectacular Increase in the Deuterium/Hydrogen Ratio in Venus' Atmosphere By Tohoku University Our understanding of Venus' water history and the potential that it was once habitable in the past is being challenged by observations made by researchers from Tohoku University. Aceneuramic Acid is the First Approved Drug for GNE Myopathy Treatment By Tohoku University A clinical trial conducted by Tohoku University researchers has lead to the approval of a treatment for patients with a rare, muscle-weakening disease called GNE myopathy. Unveiling the Intricate and Subtle Dance of Proteins: Understanding How Parasites Disarm Host Defenses By National Taiwan University Pathogens hijack host cell functions by expressing or secreting effector proteins, creating environments conducive to their survival and reproduction. More than just medicine: Proactive approach responds to ethical issues facing medical care teams By Osaka University Recent advances in medical science have complicated clinical decision-making, raising ethical issues. Hospitals have set up clinical ethics consultation systems, but their effectiveness is limited due to low awareness and communication difficulties. 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