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Weekly Update   View this email in your browser 2026 Magazine Submissions open - Find out more! Press Releases  Events  Opportunities  More Press Releases Lingnan University survey shows over 25% respondents say social media has the least respect for migrant domestic helpers By Lingnan University Migrant domestic helpers (MDHs) account for approximately one-tenth of Hong Kong's labour force. DGIST Successfully Completed 2025 Korean Chemistry Olympiad Summer School By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Built capacity of 90 talented students to compete on the international stage through theory and experiment classes - DGIST develops the next generation of chemistry leaders in Korea through theory and experiment classes DGIST Student Startup UNIVA Co., Ltd. Selected for Hyperscale AI Ecosystem Expansion Project By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Carrying out two projects, including "Chain-of-Thought (CoT)-Based Manufacturing and Logistics Robot Data" - Developing CoT-based training datasets for industrial applications DGIST Core Protein Resources Center's Research Team Discovers Hazards of "Protein Absorbative Microplastics" to Brain Cell Function By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Confirmed protein-bound microplastics disrupt brain cells and potentially cause neurotoxicity - Published findings in Environmental Science & Technology and registered in Hanbitsa (People Making Korea Shine) DGIST has Successfully Discovered a Novel DNA Damage Repair Pathway in Human Cells By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - A research team led by DGIST Professor Younghoon Kee has identified a novel DNA damage repair pathway and mechanism. - Study published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), one of the most distinguished international journals. AI-enhanced infrared thermography for reliable detection of temperature patterns in calves By Osaka Metropolitan University Sensitive region detection for improved non-invasive cattle monitoring 65LAB awards US$1.5 million to Duke-NUS platform to advance antifibrotic drug discovery By Duke-NUS Medical School Recipient Professor Enrico Petretto from Duke-NUS is spearheading groundbreaking research to develop new drugs for lung disease and uncover new therapeutic targets for kidney disease. Ultrafast untethered levitation device utilized squeeze film for omni-directional transport By YOKOHAMA National University Researchers find a way to eliminate the issue of friction when it comes to the speedy and precise delivery of small components for miniature electronics and other applications. A Natural Fungal Polysaccharide That Fights Both Cancer and Inflammation By National Taiwan University Studies have found that natural polysaccharides from Taiwan's national treasure "Antrodia", after specific treatment, can not only effectively inhibit inflammation, but also fight the proliferation of lung cancer cells. Lingnan University's debut at Silicon Valley International Invention Festival wins record 14 awards and becomes Hong Kong's top winner By Lingnan University Lingnan University's science and innovation teams have achieved outstanding results at the 11th Silicon Valley International Invention Festival 2025 (SVIIF) in their first-ever participation. Whispers in the gut, potassium power, intelligent multitasking & more 🔋🚀 By Asia Research News Whispers in the gut, "Memory foam" for space 🚀, Potassium power 🔋& Intelligent multitasking. 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