Weekly Digest: Duke-NUS marks 20 years with transformative S$30m in philanthropic gifts and pledges to boost next-gen medical breakthroughs, and more

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Monday, January 13, 2025

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Weekly Update   View this email in your browser Bringing discovery to light Press Releases  Events  Opportunities  More Press Releases Duke-NUS marks 20 years with transformative S$30m in philanthropic gifts and pledges to boost next-gen medical breakthroughs By Duke-NUS Medical School • The legacy of Duke-NUS' founding donor, the Estate of Khoo Teck Puat, continues with a transformative S$5.5 million gift towards research. • The HEAD Foundation steps up with a S$200,000 scholarship, underpinning Duke-NUS' commitment to developing medical expertise. T cells' capability to fully prevent acute viral infections opens new avenues for vaccine development By Duke-NUS Medical School Duke-NUS study findings challenge the longstanding reliance on neutralising antibodies for assessing viral immunity, and suggest that development of future vaccines must consider both antibody and T-cell responses for comprehensive protection. The important role of seemingly "lazy" electrons residing in magnetic materials By Ehime University Quantum criticality induced by "lazy" valence electrons Lingnan University in Hong Kong launches first four-day orientation programme to welcome 147 exchange students By Lingnan University (LU) To promote Hong Kong as an international hub for post-secondary education and enhance the "Study in Hong Kong" brand, Lingnan University in Hong Kong has organised a comprehensive four-day orientation programme for the first time ever specifically for the 147 inbound exchange students. New insights into acoustic bubbles give boost to future applications By Osaka Metropolitan University Key indicator for chemical activity, correlation between liquid and active bubbles generated clarified Clostridium innocuum, an opportunistic gut pathogen, inactivates host gut progesterone and arrest ovarian follicular development By National Taiwan University Gut microbe isolated from infertile women disrupts progesterone metabolism, lowering progesterone levels and impairing ovarian follicular development. Discovering hidden wrinkles in spacecraft membrane with a single camera By Osaka Metropolitan University Deformation in thin membrane can be measured using simple method Moving in Sync, Slowly, in Glassy Liquids By Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS) Moving in Sync, Slowly, in Glassy Liquids Ateneo scientists investigate bangus milkfish skin for treating severe burns By Ateneo de Manila University Ateneo researchers are looking to turn milkfish skin, a common waste byproduct of the Philippine fishing industry, into an invaluable medical resource. Hybrid biological enzyme-artificial catalyst converts methane gas into valuable polymeric materials By National Taiwan University Chemical engineers have designed a hybrid catalyst system that uses zeolite to convert methane gas into methanol, followed by an alcohol oxidase, which transforms methanol into formaldehyde. Fishy business: Male medaka mating limits revealed By Osaka Metropolitan University Intimate insights into relationship between cost of gamete production and sexual selection Smarter memory: next-generation RAM with reduced energy consumption By Osaka University Researchers from Osaka University have developed a technology for voltage-controlled magnetization switching, which has the potential to be implemented in next-generation computational memory. How do Directional Connections Shape Complex Dynamics in Neuronal Networks? By Tohoku University How do Directional Connections Shape Complex Dynamics in Neuronal Networks? Successfully Developed a Method for Doping Semiconductor Nanocrystals, Synthesizing Next-Generation Semiconductor Nanomaterials from the Seed Phase to the Future! By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - DGIST Professor Jiwoong Yang successfully developed a method for doping semiconductor nanocrystals at the nucleus (seed) phase - It is expected to be applicable to a variety of quantum dot electronic devices, including displays and transistors - The findings have been published in Small Science DGIST Shares Briquettes and Bread...Spreading Warmth to the Local Community By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Delivered 9,313 briquettes to four vulnerable families - Donated 668 loaves of bread baked by DGIST employees to the local community New Magnetic Technology Enables Portable Cell Analysis for Diagnostics By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) A new compact magnetic system enables precise cell manipulation, providing a portable and cost-effective solution for diagnostics and lab-on-chip technologies. Dr. Jaehyun Kim at the DGIST Appointed as the 12th President of the Korea Photovoltaic Society By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Takes the lead in global academic research into solar power - Leads the Korea Photovoltaic Society for one year starting in January 2025 Fully Charged in Just 12 Minutes! Next-Generation Lithium–Sulfur Battery Developed for Over 1,000 Cycles By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - DGIST's Professor Jong-sung Yu's Team, in Collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory, Develops Next-Generation High-Capacity Lithium–Sulfur Battery Capable of Rapid Charging - Research Findings Published in ACS Nano Navigating the Swarm: Researchers from Japan and Singapore develop technology to control cyborg insect swarms for search-and-rescue operations and infrastructure inspection By Osaka University Cyborg insects integrate living organisms with electronic control units, enabling programmable behavior and superior adaptability to complex terrains compared to conventional robots. Age matters: Kidney disorder indicator gains precision By Osaka Metropolitan University New formula for hyperfiltration and glomerular filtration rate takes natural decline into account See more Press Releases Join our community to post Press Releases Events ITEX 2025 12th Biologics World Taiwan 2025 Taiwan Biopharma Excellence Awards (TBEA) 2025 See more Events Join our community to post Events Opportunities Are you an inventor with a game-changing creation? Do you dream of seeing your ideas make a real-world impact? 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