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Weekly Update   View this email in your browser 2026 Magazine Early bird rate ends 30th June - Find out more! Press Releases  Events  Opportunities  More Press Releases Lingnan University Gerontechnology Project earns top 3-star recognition in elderly care for second consecutive year By Lingnan University (LU) Lingnan University's Jockey Club Gerontechnology and Smart Ageing in Place Project has received the highest 3-Star Certificate in the Elderly Care Award Scheme 2024-25 for the second consecutive year. Latest independent Nature Index Research Leaders data shows a shift in global research landscape By Springer Nature China sees a strong increase in research output and tops the global list, with Asian institutions rising in prominence. Japan, South Korea and India are in the top 10, with the latter two countries increasing their adjusted share from 2023. Monolayer SnS as New Semiconductor Towards Wave-parallel Computing and Spin-valleytronic Applications By Tohoku University Researchers developed a safe and simple sublimation method that produces sheets of atomically-thin semiconductor crystals. This could streamline the process for creating faster, more efficient computers. How solvents shape precision drug delivery By Osaka Metropolitan University Solvent polarity controls drug-loading capacity of metal–organic framework carriers The Hidden Crisis: Groundwater Quality in the Philippines and Why It Matters By University of the Philippines Diliman A new study found that land use (agricultural or forested) and the season (wet or dry) significantly impact groundwater quality, but in different ways. Potential anti-breast cancer drug identified By Hiroshima University A surgeon can excise breast cancer from the body, but even the most skilled scalpel may not be able to remove every cell — especially when the cells have spread from the original disease site elsewhere in the body. Quantum Information Research Center of YOKOHAMA National University: Pioneering the Future of Quantum Technology By YOKOHAMA National University The Quantum Information Research Center of YOKOHAMA National University serves as a hub that brings together top researchers to promote practical quantum information research and lead large-scale national and international projects through active collaboration. A Stress Memory Effect in Olivine at Upper Mantle Pressures and Temperatures By Ehime University The Kaiser effect, which is known as a stress memory effect, predicts that seismic events occur only when the previous maximum stress is exceeded. However, the Kaiser effect has only been tested at room temperature in laboratories. ALS Care: Global differences in life support decisions By The University of Osaka A new study reveals striking international differences in how doctors approach the sensitive issue of tracheostomy invasive ventilation (TIV) for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Integration of Psychosomatic and Psychiatric Diagnostic Systems By National Taiwan University Although psychosomatic medicine is regarded as a branch of psychiatry in many countries, some of its diagnostic concepts are not fully encompassed by mainstream psychiatric diagnostic systems. Hiroshima's memorials taught the world to mourn differently. Now, a new book explores what stories Southeast Asia carved in stone By Hiroshima University Moved by how Hiroshima's memorials transformed unspeakable loss into a global call for peace, a Hiroshima University historian turns his gaze to Southeast Asia—unpacking what stories their war monuments enshrine, what they leave out, and what that means for peace and justice, as the world marks the Lingnan University's Department of Psychology visits Shenzhen University's School of Psychology to prepare for a joint master's double-degree programme in applied psychology By Lingnan University (LU) To increase academic exchanges and collaboration between the two psychology institutions, a delegation from the Department of Psychology at Lingnan University visited the School of Psychology at Shenzhen University on 4 June, and was warmly received by Prof Chen Qi, Dean of the School of Psychology New research reveals Benham Bank as one of the Philippines' richest deep coral ecosystems Near the eastern coast of Luzon, Philippines is the Benham Bank, an underwater seamount taller than the country's highest peak, Mt. Apo. Bleak job prospects for Pinoy nursing, MD graduates By Ateneo de Manila University Ateneo de Manila University researchers warn that young Filipinos graduating with a degree in nursing or medicine face an uphill battle for stable employment, fair pay, and meaningful roles in the local public health system. Maternal iron levels: an immense influence on sex determination in embryos By The University of Osaka Researchers from The University of Osaka have shown the crucial role of iron metabolism in sex determination in mice. In male embryos, activation of the Sry gene, responsible for the correct development of testes, is dependent on the intracellular iron levels. Delegation from Lingnan University Council and senior management visits Beijing to increase academic collaboration By Lingnan University (LU) To further expand collaboration with top-tier Mainland universities, a delegation led by the members of the Council and senior management of Lingnan University visited Beijing from 27 to 29 May for meetings with the Ministry of Education and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), a Why regulating stem cell–based embryo model research is important (yet controversial) By Hiroshima University The stem cell-based embryo model and actual human embryos share many characteristics but are distinctly different. However, internationally, not everyone agrees on the definitions and what we should and should not do in using this research model. Newly discovered cancer cell energy pathway blocked with natural substance By Osaka Metropolitan University Suppression of de novo fatty acid synthesis with ethyl p-methoxycinnamate found to inhibit tumor cell growth Decrypting cryptochromes: new insights into the mechanisms of protein light sensing By National Taiwan University An international research team led by Professor Maestre-Reyna from National Taiwan University filmed a high-resolution, 3D molecular movie of a cryptochrome in action. Lingnan University's new Undergraduate Admissions Website wins Gold at the 31st Annual Communicator Awards By Lingnan University (LU) Lingnan University's Registry is delighted to announce that its new Undergraduate Admissions website has received the Award of Excellence (Gold) at the 31st Annual Communicator Awards 2025. A recipe for success: beefing up the taste of cultured meat with amino acids By Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo-IIS) Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, track and control levels of key flavor compounds in cultured beef Impact of MASLD on the risk of HCC following viral cure in HCV By National Taiwan University Patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) exhibit a higher risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) compared to those without MASLD following HCV cure using direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). 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