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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 Retinal Asymmetry between Eyes Predicts Cognitive Frailty: A Brain-Body Vulnerability Syndrome By National Taiwan University The study reveals that uneven buildup of amyloid beta between the eyes may cause thinning differences in the retina, appearing early in cognitive decline. This eye-based asymmetry could offer a simple, non-invasive way to detect cognitive frailty at its earliest stages. A leap in canine medicine: Method for reproducible mesenchymal stem cells found By Osaka Metropolitan University Using iPS cells, veterinary medicine has made a step forward in creating a stable MSC supply Magically reducing errors in quantum computers By The University of Osaka Researchers from The University of Osaka have developed a way to efficiently prepare the "magic states" necessary for quantum computers to be resistant to errors. Unlocking new optical power in glass using precision printing By Singapore University of Technology and Design A research team led by SUTD has created nanoscale glass structures with near-perfect reflectance, overturning long-held assumptions about what low-index materials can do in photonics. An unexpected mineral in a Ryugu grain By Hiroshima University Serendipitous discovery of djerfisherite in Ryugu grain challenges current paradigm of the nature of primitive asteroids. Ateneo still leading private university in the Philippines —2026 QS World University Rankings By Ateneo de Manila University Ateneo de Manila University continues its steady climb in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, putting it among the world's top higher education institutions. Shining Light on a New Way to Fight Cancer: Light-driven Cancer Phototherapy By National Taiwan University Research groups from National Taiwan University (NTU), and City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) developed a new class of small organic molecules for efficient cancer photothermal therapy. Ateneo still top Philippine university —2025 THE Impact Rankings By Ateneo de Manila University Ateneo de Manila University maintained its place as the highest-ranked Filipino institution in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, the world's most recognized rankings table for universities' real-world impact. Researchers observe highly charged muon ions for the first time By Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU) An international team of researchers including Kavli IPMU has for the first time observed a new class of exotic atomic systems—highly charged muonic ions. Smart mRNA drugs that listen to the body: A new era in precision medicine By The University of Osaka A research team from The University of Osaka and Institute of Science Tokyo has developed a groundbreaking class of mRNA medicines that can sense changes in the body and autonomously adjust their therapeutic effect. Two key proteins perform powerful functions on a major secretory pathway By The University of Osaka Researchers from The University of Osaka found that Oxr1 and Ncoa7 regulate the vacuolar-type proton pump ATPase on the membrane of the Golgi apparatus and trans-Golgi network to maintain their luminal pH. Unlocking the Secrets of Gene Therapy Delivery: New Insights into Genome Ejection from AAV Vectors By The University of Osaka A research team at The University of Osaka has unveiled the molecular mechanism behind genome ejection from adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors, a crucial delivery vehicle in gene therapy. New method to blend functions for soft electronics By National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) Mixing two or three alkyl-π liquids can achieve the right combination of functions for soft electronics. High-speed AFM and 3D modelling help towards understanding the dynamics of a protein implicated in several cancers By Kanazawa University Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University observe and model how the enzyme ADAR1 interacts with double-stranded RNA, which may be useful for future cancer treatment strategies. Lingnan University comes No. 1 Worldwide in Quality Education – A significant first for Hong Kong By Lingnan University (LU) Lingnan University has marked a historic milestone with its worldwide first for SDG 4: Quality Education in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025. Researchers unveil the immune cells responsible for systemic sclerosis's deadliest complications By The University of Osaka Researchers from The University of Osaka found that EGR1-expressing CD14+ monocytes and CD8+ T cells with a type II interferon signature are associated with scleroderma renal crisis and interstitial lung disease, respectively, in patients with systemic sclerosis. DGIST and the University of Illinois, USA host a joint workshop on physical AI By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) Bringing top Korean and foreign scholars and companies together to present a roadmap for next-generation AI technology "How can we balance real-time computation and communication in autonomous vehicles?" DGIST is developing a simulator to optimize the distribution of resources for autonomous driving. By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - The simulator optimizes the distribution of computational and network resources in autonomous vehicles, increasing the feasibility of real-time accident prevention. - Based on DVFS optimization and dynamic off-loading between the vehicle, VEC, and cloud, it reduces energy consumption and latency DGIST Science Creativity School Will Recruit 100 New Elementary and Middle School Students for 2025 With Full Tuition Waived By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Customized science classes for students in Dalseong-gun, from 6th grade of elementary school to 2nd grade of middle school - Outstanding students selected through a three-stage screening process; three information sessions to be held AI Helps UP Scientists Predict Antibiotic Resistance By University of the Philippines Diliman University of the Philippines – Diliman researchers tested various artificial intelligence prediction models to determine the antimicrobial resistance of E. coli using genetic data and laboratory test results from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) database. Illuminated changes: Enhancing D-lactic acid output with UV irradiation By Osaka Metropolitan University Improved production of compounds from methanol and Komagataella phaffii yeast achieved through DNA alteration SPARK Taiwan Reveals a Decade of Transformative Impact on Biomedical Innovation By National Taiwan University SPARK Taiwan has catalyzed innovation, commercialization, and talent development, solidifying Taiwan's position as a rising global leader in biotechnology. 16 GBA universities reach consensus to integrate Lingnan University's Wellness Ambassador Programme modules into peer counselling programmes By Lingnan University (LU) With youth mental health commanding increasing attention in recent years, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Psychological Counselling Alliance, composed of the Wofoo Joseph Lee Consulting and Counselling Psychology Research Centre in the Department of Psychology at Lingnan University and 16 h Rewiring the Body Clock: Deep Brain Imaging Reveals Unexpected Complexity in Jetlag Adjustment By National Taiwan University Deep-brain imaging in awake mice reveals how light resets the circadian clock by activating complex SCN neuron networks. 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