Weekly Digest: Lingnan University in Hong Kong shines at International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, winning 5 prizes ― Record-breaking number of

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Weekly Update   View this email in your browser Press Releases  Events  Opportunities  More Asia Research News 2025 Out now! Read it now Press Releases Lingnan University in Hong Kong shines at International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, winning 5 prizes ― Record-breaking number of exhibitors and awards-winning achievements By Lingnan University (LU) Lingnan University has achieved a historic milestone at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, winning a record-breaking number of five awards. Three leading scholars join Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study contributing to innovation and global academic exchanges By Lingnan University (LU) Lingnan University held the conferment ceremony for the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS) today, 11 April, welcoming three leading international scholars―Prof Chen Shiyi , President of the Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, and Prof Yang Qiang, Professor Emeritus of the H Overcoming cancer drug resistance By Kanazawa University Researchers at Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, report in "Nature Communications" how the targeted suppression of lysosome function may lead to brain cancer therapy. Live imaging captures DNA folding in sperm cells for the first time By Kanazawa University Researchers at Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University and colleagues have achieved a major breakthrough in understanding sperm DNA packaging. Low-dose opioids could help promote social behaviors for people with autism spectrum disorder By Hiroshima University New research in model mice suggests low-dose opioids may help improve social interactions in people with autism spectrum disorder. Missing nitrogen: a dramatic game of cosmic hide-and-seek deep within our planet By Ehime University How the core-mantle differentiation shaped volatile elements in the Earth Patrick Tan appointed as Duke-NUS Dean to lead next era of medical innovation and education By Duke-NUS Medical School Duke-NUS Medical School has appointed Professor Patrick Tan as its next and fourth Dean, effective 1 January 2026, marking a new chapter for the School as it builds on its legacy of medical education, research and innovation. DGIST Startups Continue to Be Selected for Government and Private Startup Support Programs By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Selected for TIPS for five consecutive years and Samsung C-Lab Outside for three consecutive years, demonstrating technological capabilities and market potential Dr. Jinhyo Joseph Yun of DGIST Delivers Keynote Speech at International Conference (FEMIB) in Portugal By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Discussing the future of capitalism in the era of digital transformation DGIST Donates Relief Funds for Wildfire Recovery in North Gyeongsang Province. By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - DGIST members voluntarily raised 10 million KRW, which was delivered to the Daegu Community Chest of Korea. - They extended their sincere support to the victims, with hopes for a swift return to everyday life. DGIST Identifies Mechanism Behind Epidermal Cell Transformation in Residual Plant Cells, Paving the Way for Controlling Fruit Growth By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Professor June M. Kwak's team at DGIST uncovered the cause and mechanism behind the transformation of residual cells in abscission zones into epidermal cells - The research findings were published in the prestigious international journal Nature Plants Development of a novel modified selective medium cefixime–tellurite-phosphate-xylose-rhamnose MacConkey agar for isolation of Escherichia albertii and its evaluation with food samples By Osaka Metropolitan University An Osaka Metropolitan University-led team report on the development of a highly selective isolation medium CT-PS-XR-MacConkey agar for efficient isolation of E. albertii. Less than 10% of global plastics manufactured from recycled materials By Springer Nature A new study has found that only 9.5% of plastic materials produced globally in 2022 were manufactured from recycled materials. The findings, reported in Communications Earth & Environment, are part of a comprehensive analysis of the global plastics sector. 3D Raman Imaging Reveals CO2 Reduction Inside Living Cells By National Taiwan University Scientists visualize CO2 turning into carbon monoxide inside live cells using SERS and nanocatalysts. DGIST Proposes World's First Concept of 'Cyber-Physical AI' Connecting AI and Reality! By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - DGIST Professor Kyung-joon Park's research team proposes a new concept, Cyber-Physical AI (CPAI), to effectively integrate AI and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). - Expected to be applicable in various industries such as autonomous driving, smart factories, and medical robotics. DGIST Unveils the Secret of Water-Induced Degradation in Perovskite! Expected to Accelerate the Commercialization of Next-Generation Optoelectronic Materials By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Successfully captured real-time atomic-scale degradation of perovskite materials caused by water. - Identified degradation mechanisms based on differences in degradation rates across crystal facets, and proposed strategies to enhance perovskite stability. - Research findings published in Matter, DGIST Demonstrates Control Over Quantum Particle State Through Structural Phase Transition of Crystals: Paving the Way for Practical Quantum Devices! By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Professor Chang-Hee Cho's team at DGIST has successfully demonstrated, for the first time in the world, the control of polaritons using ferroelectricity induced by crystallographic phase transition - The study offers key insights into next-generation quantum light sources and proposes a new direc 3D-Printed Open-Source Robot Offers Accessible Solution for Materials Synthesis By Hokkaido University FLUID, an open-source, 3D-printed robot, offers an affordable and customizable solution for automated material synthesis, making advanced research accessible to more scientists. DGIST Selected for the Professional Development Program in Global Advanced Strategic Industry Technology Management By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - The Graduate School of Technology Management set to launch in the first half of 2026 - Fostering technology management talent through distinctive integrated education in engineering and management - Driving regional industrial growth through global industry–academia collaboration aligned with th Breakthrough in Ultra-Thin Lithium Metal Anodes Opens the Era of Longer-Lasting Batteries By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Professor Yu Jong-sung's team at DGIST, in collaboration with Pusan National University, develops a technology to enhance the stability of ultra-thin lithium metal anodes Turning Pollution into Fuel with Record-Breaking CO₂-to-CO Conversion Rates By Tohoku University From harmful to helpful; researchers at Tohoku University and Hokkaido University have developed a record-breaking method to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into a fuel source. Lingnan University in Hong Kong hosts Inno-GBA Seminar exploring the potential of Generative AI in higher education By Lingnan University (LU) The rise of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI), which includes technologies such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek, has sparked significant global discussion. Increasing colorectal cancer risk in younger adults suggests earlier population screening By National Taiwan University The rising trend of high-risk colorectal neoplasia rates in people under 50 in Taiwan is prompting a policy of early colorectal cancer screening. Revealing long-term changes in the marine environment and ecosystems of the Southern Ocean By Hokkaido University Large-scale multidisciplinary ecological survey reveals long-term changes in the eastern Indian sector of the Southern Ocean Does teamwork fulfill the goal of project-based learning? 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