Weekly Digest: Ethics should lead, not play catch-up, Hiroshima University expert emphasizes as Japan panel OKs making human embryos from stem cells,

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Weekly Update   View this email in your browser Press Releases  Events  Opportunities  More Press Releases Ethics should lead, not play catch-up, Hiroshima University expert emphasizes as Japan panel OKs making human embryos from stem cells By Hiroshima University As Japan moves closer to becoming the first nation to allow research on human embryos created from lab-grown sperm and eggs, a leading bioethicist at Hiroshima University has cautioned against the widening gap between rapid scientific advances and slower pace of ethical and societal deliberation. Controlling Triple Quantum Dots in a Zinc Oxide Semiconductor By Tohoku University A discovery of electrically controlled triple quantum dots in zinc oxide by the Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, moves us closer to energy-efficient quantum devices can be used practically. Cosmic knots, samurai jellyfish, anti-ulcer vaccine & more By Asia Research News Untangling cosmic knots, Samurai jellyfish, Controlling rogue antibodies, Search for anti-ulcer vaccine & Metal-recovering yeast. Plus next SciCom coffee talk on experiences in science journalism in the AI era and WHO guide to reporting on non communicable diseases. Collaborations key to unlocking the potential of AI in transforming medical education: Duke-NUS study By Duke-NUS Medical School Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to better train doctors via personalising learning experiences, simulating clinical scenarios and supporting research. Yet, there are human, financial and resource-based barriers to its adoption. Three Lingnan University scholars named Highly Cited Researchers 2025 By Lingnan University Three distinguished scholars from Lingnan University have been named Highly Cited Researchers 2025 in the annual list compiled by leading global analytics company in academia and research Clarivate. The University of Osaka D3 Center and NEC Demonstrate Wide-Area Distributed Campus AI Processing Platform By The University of Osaka The University of Osaka D3 Center and NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) have jointly commenced a demonstration aimed at the application of a wide-area distributed campus AI processing platform that enables on-demand use of GPU's from compute servers. Fair fare By Osaka Metropolitan University Determining proper subsidies for walking rewards Five outstanding young people to be honoured at the UN Young Activists Summit On 20 November 2025, the Young Activists Summit (#YAS25) will honour five outstanding young people using technology to drive positive change. Lingnan University scholar from the School of Interdisciplinary Studies co-creates breakthrough strategy for highly efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells - published in Nature By Lingnan University Perovskite solar cells (PSCs), known for their high efficiency and low manufacturing costs, are considered a revolutionary photovoltaic (PV) technology that can further reduce the levelised cost of electricity (LCOE), thus promoting the development of green and renewable energy technology in order t What We Learned From a Decade-long Genome Cohort Study of 100,000 Japanese Individuals By Tohoku University Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization (ToMMo) has optimized how to run a large-scale genome analysis study over ten years – and they are now sharing their innovative techniques as a valuable resource to advance genome research. Beyond Matrigel: An engineered hydrogel for 3D stem cell culture By The University of Osaka Scientists at The University of Osaka developed a new 3D culture scaffold by integrating the strong cell-adhesive domain of laminin-511 into a clinically used fibrin gel, creating a chimeric protein called Chimera-511. Red lactate biosensor opens the door for simultaneous monitoring of neuronal metabolism and activity By National Taiwan University Lactate, once thought to be just a waste product, is now recognized as an important fuel and signaling molecule in the brain. This study introduces a red fluorescent biosensor that allows scientists to visualize both brain metabolism and neuronal activity at the same time. Harnessing algae for a greener way to create functional gold nanoparticles By The University of Osaka Researchers have developed an eco-friendly method to create gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using microalgae. This "green synthesis" avoids harsh chemicals, resulting in nanoparticles that are more stable than conventional ones. Joint DGIST–ROKNA research team develops algorithm to enhance Doppler resolution of unmanned vehicle radars By Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) - Signal extrapolation yields high-resolution Doppler estimation without complex computation - Expected to improve unmanned system performance Anti-Amyloid Therapy Does Not Change Short-Term Waste Clearance in Alzheimer's By Osaka Metropolitan University After lecanemab treatment, MRI scans show no short-term change in waste clearance function in Alzheimer's patients The Flexible Brain: How Circuit Excitability and Plasticity Shift Across the Day By Tohoku University Did you know your brain might be more receptive to learning new things depending on the time of day? This study examined how a 24-hour cycle alters brain plasticity and neuronal excitability in rats. Cooperative motor proteins found to kill cancer cells when dual-inhibited By The University of Osaka UOsaka and MIT scientists revealed that the motor proteins KIF18A and CENP-E work together to align chromosomes during mitosis. Cancer cells with reduced CENP-E levels are especially sensitive to KIF18A inhibition, and dual inhibition of both proteins leads to efficient cell death. How plastics grip metals at the atomic scale By Osaka Metropolitan University New molecular dynamics insights pave the way for stronger, lighter hybrid transportation materials See more Press Releases Join our community to post Press Releases Events Discover the New Science of Longevity Planning: A whole new way to stay strong, youthful, and disease-free for life. 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